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 the Giant (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)
Three of a Kind as Billy
Ever Since Venus as Tiny Lewis
Crazy Knights as Billy
Crazy Like a Fox as Cabbie
Wedded Bliss

1943

Crazy House as Sid Drake
Always a Bridesmaid as Nicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
Shantytown as 'Papa' Ferrelli
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

Model Wife as Mr. Dominic
New Wine as Poldi
Reaching for the Sun as Amos
Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1 as Self
Week-End in Havana as Arbolado
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
The Villain Still Pursued Her as Master of Ceremonies
Tin Pan Alley as Sheik
Women in War as Pierre, the Cobbler
Queen of the Mob as Mr. Reier
Scatterbrain as Hoffman
Safari as Mondehare
Lucky Partners as Charles (uncredited)
A Night at Earl Carroll's as Machinist's Mate
Cross-Country Romance as Orestes
Sandy Is a Lady as Billy Pepino
A Little Bit of Heaven as Tony
Sing, Dance, Plenty Hot as Hector

1939

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

1938

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

1937

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

1936

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

1935

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

1934

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

1933

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

1932

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

1931

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

1930

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