Person
Billy Gilbert
Acting · 1894–1971 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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).
Known for
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Able Baker
The Great Dictator
Field Marshal Herring
The Danny Thomas Show
Mr. Hoffsteader
The Roaring 20's
1960
Fun and Fancy Free
Willie the Giant (voice)
His Girl Friday
Joe Pettibone
Happy Landing
Counter Man
Captains Courageous
Soda Steward (uncredited)
Block-Heads
Mr. Gilbert
Filmography
- 2007Hitler: The Comedy YearsField Marshal Herring (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2004Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6Willie the Giant (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
- 1997The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'Self (archive footage)
- 1982Dance of the CookoosDoctor / Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen
- 1977Disney's Greatest VillainsSneezy / Willie the Giant (voice) (archive footage)
- 1976Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
- 1968The Best of Laurel and HardyFirst Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)
- 1963The Sound of LaughterBilly (Large Duck Hunter)
- 1962Five Weeks in a BalloonSultan/Actioneer
- 1962Paradise AlleyJulius Wilson
- 1960The Roaring 20's
- 1958Shirley Temple's StorybookAble Baker
- 1953The Danny Thomas ShowMr. Hoffsteader
- 1953Down Among the Sheltering PalmsKing Jilouili
- 1950Musical Comedy Time
- 1948The Kissing BanditGeneral Felipe Toro
- 1948Billie Gets Her ManSuitor (uncredited)
- 1947Mickey and the BeanstalkWillie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)
- 1947Fun and Fancy FreeWillie the Giant (voice)
- 1945Anchors AweighCafe Manager
- 1945Trouble ChasersBilly
- 1944Crazy KnightsBilly
- 1944Ever Since VenusTiny Lewis
- 1944Wedded Bliss
- 1944Three of a KindBilly
- 1944Take It or Leave It(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1944Crazy Like a FoxCabbie
- 1944Wing and a Prayer(archive footage)
- 1943Crazy HouseSid Drake
- 1943Spotlight ScandalsBilly Gilbert
- 1943Always a BridesmaidNicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
- 1943Shot in the EscapeAlexsos
- 1943Shantytown'Papa' Ferrelli
- 1942Arabian NightsAhmad
- 1942Song of the IslandsPalola's Father
- 1942Sleepytime GalChef Popodopolis
- 1942Mr. Wise GuyKnobby
- 1942Valley of the SunJudge Homer Burnaby
- 1941Week-End in HavanaArbolado
- 1941New WinePoldi
- 1941Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1Self
- 1941Angels with Broken WingsBilly Wilson
- 1941Reaching for the SunAmos
- 1941Model WifeMr. Dominic
- 1940No, No, NanetteStyles
- 1940A Night at Earl Carroll'sMachinist's Mate
- 1940Tin Pan AlleySheik
- 1940Seven SinnersTony
- 1940The Great DictatorField Marshal Herring
- 1940The Villain Still Pursued HerMaster of Ceremonies
- 1940A Little Bit of HeavenTony
- 1940Sing, Dance, Plenty HotHector
- 1940Lucky PartnersCharles (uncredited)
- 1940ScatterbrainHoffman
- 1940Cross-Country RomanceOrestes
- 1940Queen of the MobMr. Reier
- 1940SafariMondehare
- 1940Women in WarPierre, the Cobbler
- 1940Sandy Is a LadyBilly Pepino
- 1940His Girl FridayJoe Pettibone
- 1939Destry Rides AgainLoupgerou
- 1939RioManuelo
- 1939The Under-PupTolio
- 1939The Star MakerStanislov Papadopoulos
- 1939Million Dollar LegsDick Schultz (uncredited)
- 1939Forged PassportNick Mendoza
- 1938The Girl DownstairsGarage Mechanic
- 1938Once Over LightlyProfessor Dimitrius Kapouris
- 1938Peck's Bad Boy with the CircusBud Boggs
- 1938Mr. Doodle Kicks OffProf. Minorous
- 1938Breaking the IceMr. Small
- 1938My Lucky StarNick
- 1938Block-HeadsMr. Gilbert
- 1938Army GirlCanteen waiter
- 1938Hollywood Goes to TownSelf (uncredited)
- 1938Joy of LivingCafe Owner
- 1938Maid's Night OutMr. Papalapoulas
- 1938Happy LandingCounter Man
- 1938Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSneezy (voice) (uncredited)
- 1937She's Got EverythingChaffee - a Creditor
- 1937RosalieOloff
- 1937The FireflyInnkeeper
- 1937Fight for Your LadyBoris
- 1937Live, Love and LearnNewsboy (uncredited)
- 1937Music for MadameKrause
- 1937One Hundred Men and a GirlGarage Owner
- 1937The Life of the PartyDr. Molnac
- 1937Broadway Melody of 1938George Papaloopas
- 1937The Toast of New YorkPhotographer
- 1937Captains CourageousSoda Steward (uncredited)
- 1937Swing Fever
- 1937The Outcasts of Poker FlatCharley - the Bartender
- 1937The Man Who Found HimselfFat hobo
- 1937China PassageBartender
- 1937EspionageTurk
- 1937Sea DevilsBilly
- 1937We're on the JuryEphraim Allen
- 1937On the AvenueJoe Papaloupas
- 1937When You're in LoveJose
- 1936Night WaitressTorre
- 1936Grandma's BuoysVon Muller
- 1936Love on the RunCafe Manager
- 1936The Big GameFisher
- 1936Bulldog EditionGeorge Poppupoppalas (uncredited)
- 1936So and SewRudolpho
- 1936Who's Looney NowDr. Von Blatt
- 1936Grand JuryOtto, the Janitor (uncredited)
- 1936The Devil-DollMatin's Butler (uncredited)
- 1936The Bride Walks OutMr. Donovan
- 1936Early to BedBurger
- 1936Three of a KindThe Tailor
- 1936One Rainy AfternoonCourt Doorman (Uncredited)
- 1936The First BabyItalian in Park
- 1936Love on a BetNew York Policeman
- 1936Sutter's GoldGen. Ramos
- 1936Dangerous WatersCarlos (uncredited)
- 1936The Brain BustersBilly
- 1935Millions in the AirNikolas Popadopolis
- 1935I Dream Too MuchCook at Cafe (uncredited)
- 1935CoronadoWaiter (uncredited)
- 1935A Night at the OperaOrchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
- 1935Hi, Gaucho!Cappa Rosa
- 1935Nurse to You!Dr. W.J. Gilbert
- 1935Just Another MurderMr. Quick
- 1935Here Comes the BandOswald Carroll (uncredited)
- 1935Pardon My ScotchSenor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
- 1935Mad LoveAutograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)
- 1935Paris in SpringFirst Chef
- 1935Hail, Brother
- 1935His Bridal SweetLesh the Lush
- 1935His Old Flame
- 1934Two Lame DucksBilly
- 1934Men in BlackDangerous Patient (uncredited)
- 1934Super Stupid
- 1934Happy LandingHusband
- 1934Tripping Through the TropicsFritz, Jack's Dad
- 1934Them Thar HillsThe Doctor
- 1934Cockeyed CavaliersInnkeeper
- 1934Another Wild IdeaUncle Percy (voice)
- 1934Music in Your HairMeyer Schmaltz
- 1934Maid in HollywoodSneezing Man
- 1934Roamin' VandalsDoc Gilbert
- 1934Apples to You!Pinsky
- 1934Soup and FishCount Gustav
- 1934Next Week-End
- 1934The Cracked Ice ManWilliam Gilbert
- 1933Sons of the DesertMr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
- 1933Luncheon at TwelveBetty's Father
- 1933Keg o' My HeartSchmaltz
- 1933Rhapsody in BrewLouie Schmaltz
- 1933This Day and AgeNightclub Manager
- 1933The RummySchmaltz
- 1933The Girl in 419Sneezing Patient
- 1933One Track MindsTrain Conductor
- 1933Made on BroadwayCommissioner Jerry Allesandro (uncredited)
- 1933Call Her SausageHeinie Schmaltz
- 1933The Bargain of the CenturyCaptain Schmaltz
- 1933Taxi BaronsBilly / Dutchie
- 1933The KeyholeCuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
- 1933Forgotten BabiesRadio Voice
- 1933Maids a la ModeVon Smaltz
- 1933Wreckety WrecksBill
- 1933Fallen ArchesMr. Gilbert
- 1933Asleep in the FeetMr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
- 1933Bring 'Em Back a WifeBilly Gilbert
- 1932Towed in a HoleJoe - Junkyard Owner
- 1932Sneak EasilyAttorney for the Prosecution
- 1932Taxi for TwoBilly Gilbert
- 1932Their First MistakeProcess server
- 1932Yoo-HooI.M. Sweet, truck driver
- 1932Hot SpotCabbie
- 1932Pack Up Your TroublesMr. Hathaway
- 1932Strange InnertubeBilly
- 1932Blondie of the FolliesKinskey's Friend (uncredited)
- 1932What Price TaxiJealous Husband
- 1932The Hollywood Handicap
- 1932Skyscraper SoulsSecond Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- 1932Million Dollar LegsSecretary of the Interior (uncredited)
- 1932County HospitalThe Doctor
- 1932First in WarCommanding General
- 1932The ChimpJoe the Landlord (uncredited)
- 1932Strictly UnreliableThe Actor
- 1932Just a Pain in the ParlorMusician
- 1932The Music BoxProfessor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
- 1932You're Telling MeBill Morgan
- 1932SpankySpanky's Father
- 1932Red NosesTailor's Customer
- 1932The Nickel NurserTodd's Butler
- 1932Free EatsHead of the Family of Thieves
- 1932SealskinsMr. Morton (uncredited)
- 1932The Tabasco KidMr. Jones a Rancher
- 1931On the LoosePierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
- 1931Hasty MarriageDistraught Passenger On Streetcar (uncredited)
- 1931Dogs Is DogsMr. Brown (uncredited)
- 1931One Good TurnDrunk
- 1931Chinatown After DarkDooley
- 1931Shiver My TimbersThe Sea Captain
- 1931The Pajama PartyButler (uncredited)
- 1931Catch-As Catch-CanRing Announcer (uncredited)
- 1931The Panic Is OnSmith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
- 1931First AidJenkins
- 1930Sea LegsNaval Officer
- 1930Railroad Follies
- 1930The Happy HottentotsStage Manager (uncredited)
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