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)

1976

Bob Hope's World of Comedy as Self - Tribute Montage (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)
Take It or Leave It as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Crazy Knights as Billy
Ever Since Venus as Tiny Lewis
Three of a Kind as Billy
Wedded Bliss
Crazy Like a Fox as Cabbie

1943

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

1942

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

1941

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

1940

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

1939

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

1938

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

1937

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

1936

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

1935

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

1934

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

1933

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

1932

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

1931

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

1930

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