Billy Gilbert

Born: 1894-09-11 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Died: 1971-09-23

Known For: Acting

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Billy Gilbert (September 12, 1894 – September 23, 1971) was an American comedian and actor known for his comic sneeze routines. He appeared in over 200 feature films, short subjects and television shows starting in 1929. He is not to be confused with silent film actor Billy Gilbert (a.k.a. Little Billy Gilbert, born William V. Campbell, 1891–1961).

Filmography

2007

Hitler: The Comedy Years as Field Marshal Herring (archive footage) (uncredited)

2004

Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 as Willie the Giant (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

1997

The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free' as Self (archive footage)

1982

Dance of the Cookoos as Doctor / Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen

1977

Disney's Greatest Villains as Sneezy / Willie the Giant (voice) (archive footage)

1968

The Best of Laurel and Hardy as First Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)

1963

The Sound of Laughter as Billy (Large Duck Hunter)

1962

Five Weeks in a Balloon as Sultan/Actioneer
Paradise Alley as Julius Wilson

1948

The Kissing Bandit as General Felipe Toro
Billie Gets Her Man as Suitor (uncredited)

1947

Fun and Fancy Free as Willie (voice)
Mickey and the Beanstalk as Willie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)

1945

Anchors Aweigh as Cafe Manager
Trouble Chasers as Billy

1944

Wing and a Prayer as (archive footage)
Three of a Kind as Billy
Take It or Leave It as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wedded Bliss
Crazy Knights as Billy
Ever Since Venus as Tiny Lewis
Crazy Like a Fox as Cabbie

1943

Shantytown as 'Papa' Ferrelli
Always a Bridesmaid as Nicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
Crazy House as Sid Drake
Spotlight Scandals as Billy Gilbert
Shot in the Escape as Alexsos

1942

Arabian Nights as Ahmad
Valley of the Sun as Judge Homer Burnaby
Song of the Islands as Palola's Father
Mr. Wise Guy as Knobby
Sleepytime Gal as Chef Popodopolis

1941

Week-End in Havana as Arbolado
Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1 as Self
Reaching for the Sun as Amos
Model Wife as Mr. Dominic
Angels with Broken Wings as Billy Wilson
New Wine as Poldi

1940

The Great Dictator as Field Marshal Herring
His Girl Friday as Joe Pettibone
Seven Sinners as Tony
Queen of the Mob as Mr. Reier
The Villain Still Pursued Her as Master of Ceremonies
Sandy Is a Lady as Billy Pepino
Sing, Dance, Plenty Hot as Hector
Scatterbrain as Hoffman
No, No, Nanette as Styles
A Night at Earl Carroll's as Machinist's Mate
Lucky Partners as Charles (uncredited)
A Little Bit of Heaven as Tony
Tin Pan Alley as Sheik
Cross-Country Romance as Orestes
Women in War as Pierre, the Cobbler
Safari as Mondehare

1939

Destry Rides Again as Loupgerou
Rio as Manuelo
Million Dollar Legs as Dick Schultz (uncredited)
The Star Maker as Stanislov Papadopoulos
The Under-Pup as Tolio
Forged Passport as Nick Mendoza

1938

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
Block-Heads as Mr. Gilbert
Maid's Night Out as Mr. Papalapoulas
Hollywood Goes to Town as Self (uncredited)
Happy Landing as Counter Man
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off as Prof. Minorous
Joy of Living as Cafe Owner
Army Girl as Canteen waiter
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus as Bud Boggs
Breaking the Ice as Mr. Small
The Girl Downstairs as Garage Mechanic
My Lucky Star as Nick
Once Over Lightly as Professor Dimitrius Kapouris

1937

Captains Courageous as Soda Steward (uncredited)
The Man Who Found Himself as Fat hobo
Broadway Melody of 1938 as George Papaloopas
One Hundred Men and a Girl as Garage Owner
When You're in Love as Jose
Rosalie as Oloff
The Toast of New York as Photographer
She's Got Everything as Chaffee - a Creditor
Live, Love and Learn as Newsboy (uncredited)
Fight for Your Lady as Boris
The Life of the Party as Dr. Molnac
The Outcasts of Poker Flat as Charley - the Bartender
We're on the Jury as Ephraim Allen
Music for Madame as Krause
The Firefly as Innkeeper
Espionage as Turk
China Passage as Bartender
On the Avenue as Joe Papaloupas
Swing Fever
Sea Devils as Billy

1936

The Devil-Doll as Matin's Butler (uncredited)
The Bride Walks Out as Mr. Donovan
Night Waitress as Torre
Love on the Run as Cafe Manager
Love on a Bet as New York Policeman
Three of a Kind as The Tailor
Bulldog Edition as George Poppupoppalas (uncredited)
Early to Bed as Burger
One Rainy Afternoon as Court Doorman (Uncredited)
Who's Looney Now as Dr. Von Blatt
The First Baby as Italian in Park
So and Sew as Rudolpho
The Big Game as Fisher
Grand Jury as Otto, the Janitor (uncredited)
Sutter's Gold as Gen. Ramos
The Brain Busters as Billy
Dangerous Waters as Carlos (uncredited)
Grandma's Buoys as Von Muller

1935

A Night at the Opera as Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
Mad Love as Autograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)
Here Comes the Band as Oswald Carroll (uncredited)
I Dream Too Much as Cook at Cafe (uncredited)
Millions in the Air as Nikolas Popadopolis
Hail, Brother
Paris in Spring as First Chef
Coronado as Waiter (uncredited)
Pardon My Scotch as Senor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
His Bridal Sweet as Lesh the Lush
Hi, Gaucho! as Cappa Rosa
His Old Flame
Nurse to You! as Dr. W.J. Gilbert
Just Another Murder as Mr. Quick

1934

Cockeyed Cavaliers as Innkeeper
Them Thar Hills as The Doctor
Super Stupid
The Cracked Ice Man as William Gilbert
Tripping Through the Tropics as Fritz, Jack's Dad
Apples to You! as Pinsky
Soup and Fish as Count Gustav
Maid in Hollywood as Sneezing Man
Men in Black as Dangerous Patient (uncredited)
Music in Your Hair as Meyer Schmaltz
Next Week-End
Roamin' Vandals as Doc Gilbert
Happy Landing as Husband
Two Lame Ducks as Billy
Another Wild Idea as Uncle Percy (voice)

1933

Sons of the Desert as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
This Day and Age as Nightclub Manager
The Girl in 419 as Sneezing Patient
Taxi Barons as Billy / Dutchie
Keg o' My Heart as Schmaltz
Maids a la Mode as Von Smaltz
Wreckety Wrecks as Bill
The Keyhole as Cuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
Asleep in the Feet as Mr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
The Rummy as Schmaltz
The Bargain of the Century as Captain Schmaltz
Bring'em Back a Wife as Billy Gilbert
Forgotten Babies as Radio Voice
Luncheon at Twelve as Betty's Father
Made on Broadway as Commissioner Jerry Allesandro (uncredited)
One Track Minds as Train Conductor
Rhapsody in Brew as Louie Schmaltz
Call Her Sausage as Heinie Schmaltz
Fallen Arches as Mr. Gilbert

1932

Pack Up Your Troubles as Mr. Hathaway
Blondie of the Follies as Kinskey's Friend (uncredited)
Towed in a Hole as Joe - Junkyard Owner
Strange Innertube as Billy
Million Dollar Legs as Secretary of the Interior (uncredited)
Hot Spot as Cabbie
The Music Box as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
Skyscraper Souls as Second Ticket Agent (uncredited)
County Hospital as The Doctor
You're Telling Me as Bill Morgan
Just a Pain in the Parlor as Musician
First in War as Commanding General
Their First Mistake as Process server
What Price Taxi as Jealous Husband
The Hollywood Handicap
The Chimp as Joe the Landlord (uncredited)
Free Eats as Head of the Family of Thieves
Sneak Easily as Attorney for the Prosecution
Taxi for Two as Billy Gilbert
Strictly Unreliable as The Actor
Spanky as Spanky's Father
Red Noses as Tailor's Customer
The Tabasco Kid as Mr. Jones a Rancher
Yoo-Hoo as I.M. Sweet, truck driver
The Nickel Nurser as Todd's Butler
Sealskins as Mr. Morton (uncredited)

1931

The Panic Is On as Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
First Aid as Jenkins
One Good Turn as Drunk
Catch-As Catch-Can as Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Hasty Marriage as Distraught Passenger On Streetcar (uncredited)
On the Loose as Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
Chinatown After Dark as Dooley
The Pajama Party as Butler (uncredited)
Shiver My Timbers as The Sea Captain
Dogs Is Dogs as Mr. Brown (uncredited)

1930

Railroad Follies
Sea Legs as Naval Officer
The Happy Hottentots as Stage Manager (uncredited)