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Billy Gilbert

Acting Born Sep 11, 1894 Died Sep 23, 1971 Louisville, Kentucky, USA 208 credits
208
Total Credits
1930–2007
78 Years Career Span
16
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Billy Gilbert works in acting. Born September 11, 1894 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Died September 23, 1971. Archytele tracks 208 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Five Weeks in a Balloon

as Sultan/Actioneer

Shirley Temple's Storybook

as Able Baker

Shirley Temple's Storybook

as Gypsy Father
Film

The Philadelphia Story

as Mr. Hoffsteader
Film

Fun and Fancy Free

as Willie (voice)

Squatters

as Mr. Dominic
Film

The Great Dictator

as Field Marshal Herring
Film

His Girl Friday

as Joe Pettibone
Film

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)

Porphy's Long Journey

as Mr. Gilbert

The Returned

as Cafe Owner

This World Can't Tear Me Down

as George Poppupoppalas (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Louis Mandylor 14 shared titles
Nia Vardalos 10 shared titles
Pinto Colvig 2 shared titles
John Corbett 2 shared titles
Lainie Kazan 2 shared titles
Andrea Martin 2 shared titles
Gia Carides 2 shared titles
Joey Fatone 2 shared titles
Alexis Georgoulis 2 shared titles
Stavroula Logothettis 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Hitler: The Comedy Years
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'
Dance of the Cookoos
Disney's Greatest Villains
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
The Sound of Laughter
Five Weeks in a BalloonParadise Alley
The Roaring 20's
Shirley Temple's StorybookShirley Temple's Storybook
The Danny Thomas ShowDown Among the Sheltering Palms
Musical Comedy Time
The Kissing BanditBillie Gets Her Man
Fun and Fancy FreeMickey and the Beanstalk
Anchors AweighTrouble Chasers
Wing and a PrayerTake It or Leave ItWedded BlissThree of a KindCrazy Like a Fox
ShantytownCrazy HouseAlways a BridesmaidSpotlight ScandalsShot in the Escape
Arabian NightsSong of the IslandsMr. Wise GuyValley of the SunSleepytime Gal
Model WifeAngels with Broken WingsReaching for the SunNew WineWeek-End in Havana
The Great DictatorHis Girl FridayNo, No, NanetteScatterbrainThe Villain Still Pursued Her
RioDestry Rides AgainMillion Dollar LegsThe Star MakerForged Passport
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsBlock-HeadsArmy GirlHappy LandingThe Girl Downstairs
Captains CourageousRosalieBroadway Melody of 1938Swing FeverWhen You're in Love
Three of a KindNight WaitressSo and SewLove on a BetGrandma's Buoys
A Night at the OperaMad LovePardon My ScotchHis Bridal SweetHail, Brother
Cockeyed CavaliersThem Thar HillsSuper StupidMaid in HollywoodTwo Lame Ducks
Sons of the DesertWreckety WrecksTaxi BaronsThe RummyLuncheon at Twelve
Strange InnertubeBlondie of the FolliesThe Music BoxPack Up Your TroublesHot Spot
First AidOne Good TurnThe Pajama PartyDogs Is DogsCatch-As Catch-Can

Full Filmography

208 titles
  • Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Field Marshal Herring (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 (2004) as Willie the Giant (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
  • The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free' (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • Dance of the Cookoos (1982) as Doctor / Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen
  • Disney's Greatest Villains (1977) as Sneezy / Willie the Giant (voice) (archive footage)
  • Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
  • The Best of Laurel and Hardy (1968) as First Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)
  • The Sound of Laughter (1963) as Billy (Large Duck Hunter)
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  • Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962) as Sultan/Actioneer
  • Paradise Alley (1962) as Julius Wilson
  • The Roaring 20's (1960)
  • Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Able Baker
  • Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Gypsy Father
  • The Danny Thomas Show (1953) as Mr. Hoffsteader
  • Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953) as King Jilouili
  • Musical Comedy Time (1950)
  • The Kissing Bandit (1948) as General Felipe Toro
  • Billie Gets Her Man (1948) as Suitor (uncredited)
  • Fun and Fancy Free (1947) as Willie (voice)
  • Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) as Willie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)
  • Anchors Aweigh (1945) as Cafe Manager
  • Trouble Chasers (1945) as Billy
  • Wing and a Prayer (1944) as (archive footage)
  • Take It or Leave It (1944) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Wedded Bliss (1944)
  • Three of a Kind (1944) as Billy
  • Crazy Like a Fox (1944) as Cabbie
  • Ever Since Venus (1944) as Tiny Lewis
  • Crazy Knights (1944) as Billy
  • Shantytown (1943) as 'Papa' Ferrelli
  • Crazy House (1943) as Sid Drake
  • Always a Bridesmaid (1943) as Nicholas 'Nick' Neopolitan
  • Spotlight Scandals (1943) as Billy Gilbert
  • Shot in the Escape (1943) as Alexsos
  • Arabian Nights (1942) as Ahmad
  • Song of the Islands (1942) as Palola's Father
  • Mr. Wise Guy (1942) as Knobby
  • Valley of the Sun (1942) as Judge Homer Burnaby
  • Sleepytime Gal (1942) as Chef Popodopolis
  • Model Wife (1941) as Mr. Dominic
  • Angels with Broken Wings (1941) as Billy Wilson
  • Reaching for the Sun (1941) as Amos
  • New Wine (1941) as Poldi
  • Week-End in Havana (1941) as Arbolado
  • Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1 (1941) as Self
  • The Great Dictator (1940) as Field Marshal Herring
  • His Girl Friday (1940) as Joe Pettibone
  • No, No, Nanette (1940) as Styles
  • Scatterbrain (1940) as Hoffman
  • The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940) as Master of Ceremonies
  • Seven Sinners (1940) as Tony
  • Queen of the Mob (1940) as Mr. Reier
  • Women in War (1940) as Pierre, the Cobbler
  • Lucky Partners (1940) as Charles (uncredited)
  • Tin Pan Alley (1940) as Sheik
  • A Night at Earl Carroll's (1940) as Machinist's Mate
  • A Little Bit of Heaven (1940) as Tony
  • Cross-Country Romance (1940) as Orestes
  • Sing, Dance, Plenty Hot (1940) as Hector
  • Sandy Is a Lady (1940) as Billy Pepino
  • Safari (1940) as Mondehare
  • Rio (1939) as Manuelo
  • Destry Rides Again (1939) as Loupgerou
  • Million Dollar Legs (1939) as Dick Schultz (uncredited)
  • The Star Maker (1939) as Stanislov Papadopoulos
  • Forged Passport (1939) as Nick Mendoza
  • The Under-Pup (1939) as Tolio
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938) as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
  • Block-Heads (1938) as Mr. Gilbert
  • Army Girl (1938) as Canteen waiter
  • Happy Landing (1938) as Counter Man
  • The Girl Downstairs (1938) as Garage Mechanic
  • Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) as Self (uncredited)
  • Maid's Night Out (1938) as Mr. Papalapoulas
  • Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus (1938) as Bud Boggs
  • Joy of Living (1938) as Cafe Owner
  • Breaking the Ice (1938) as Mr. Small
  • Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938) as Prof. Minorous
  • My Lucky Star (1938) as Nick
  • Once Over Lightly (1938) as Professor Dimitrius Kapouris
  • Once Over Lightly (1938) Screenplay
  • Captains Courageous (1937) as Soda Steward (uncredited)
  • Rosalie (1937) as Oloff
  • Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) as George Papaloopas
  • Swing Fever (1937)
  • When You're in Love (1937) as Jose
  • The Man Who Found Himself (1937) as Fat hobo
  • One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937) as Garage Owner
  • The Toast of New York (1937) as Photographer
  • She's Got Everything (1937) as Chaffee - a Creditor
  • Fight for Your Lady (1937) as Boris
  • The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1937) as Charley - the Bartender
  • Live, Love and Learn (1937) as Newsboy (uncredited)
  • The Firefly (1937) as Innkeeper
  • The Life of the Party (1937) as Dr. Molnac
  • Music for Madame (1937) as Krause
  • We're on the Jury (1937) as Ephraim Allen
  • On the Avenue (1937) as Joe Papaloupas
  • Sea Devils (1937) as Billy
  • Espionage (1937) as Turk
  • China Passage (1937) as Bartender
  • Three of a Kind (1936) as The Tailor
  • Night Waitress (1936) as Torre
  • So and Sew (1936) as Rudolpho
  • Love on a Bet (1936) as New York Policeman
  • Grandma's Buoys (1936) as Von Muller
  • The Devil-Doll (1936) as Matin's Butler (uncredited)
  • The Brain Busters (1936) as Billy
  • Love on the Run (1936) as Cafe Manager
  • Early to Bed (1936) as Burger
  • Grand Jury (1936) as Otto, the Janitor (uncredited)
  • One Rainy Afternoon (1936) as Court Doorman (Uncredited)
  • Dangerous Waters (1936) as Carlos (uncredited)
  • Sutter's Gold (1936) as Gen. Ramos
  • Bulldog Edition (1936) as George Poppupoppalas (uncredited)
  • The Big Game (1936) as Fisher
  • The Bride Walks Out (1936) as Mr. Donovan
  • The First Baby (1936) as Italian in Park
  • Who's Looney Now (1936) as Dr. Von Blatt
  • A Night at the Opera (1935) as Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
  • Mad Love (1935) as Autograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)
  • Pardon My Scotch (1935) as Senor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
  • His Bridal Sweet (1935) as Lesh the Lush
  • Hail, Brother (1935)
  • I Dream Too Much (1935) as Cook at Cafe (uncredited)
  • Millions in the Air (1935) as Nikolas Popadopolis
  • Here Comes the Band (1935) as Oswald Carroll (uncredited)
  • Coronado (1935) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Paris in Spring (1935) as First Chef
  • Hi, Gaucho! (1935) as Cappa Rosa
  • His Old Flame (1935)
  • Just Another Murder (1935) as Mr. Quick
  • Nurse to You! (1935) as Dr. W.J. Gilbert
  • Cockeyed Cavaliers (1934) as Innkeeper
  • Them Thar Hills (1934) as The Doctor
  • Super Stupid (1934)
  • Maid in Hollywood (1934) as Sneezing Man
  • Two Lame Ducks (1934) as Billy
  • Next Week-End (1934)
  • Tripping Through the Tropics (1934) as Fritz, Jack's Dad
  • Apples to You! (1934) as Pinsky
  • Men in Black (1934) as Dangerous Patient (uncredited)
  • Another Wild Idea (1934) as Uncle Percy (voice)
  • Happy Landing (1934) as Husband
  • Soup and Fish (1934) as Count Gustav
  • The Cracked Ice Man (1934) as William Gilbert
  • Roamin' Vandals (1934) as Doc Gilbert
  • Music in Your Hair (1934) as Meyer Schmaltz
  • Sons of the Desert (1933) as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
  • Wreckety Wrecks (1933) as Bill
  • Taxi Barons (1933) as Billy / Dutchie
  • The Rummy (1933) as Schmaltz
  • Luncheon at Twelve (1933) as Betty's Father
  • Made on Broadway (1933) as Commissioner Jerry Allesandro (uncredited)
  • The Keyhole (1933) as Cuban Carriage Driver (uncredited)
  • Call Her Sausage (1933) as Heinie Schmaltz
  • Keg o' My Heart (1933) as Schmaltz
  • Keg o' My Heart (1933) Director
  • The Girl in 419 (1933) as Sneezing Patient
  • Rhapsody in Brew (1933) as Louie Schmaltz
  • Rhapsody in Brew (1933) Director
  • This Day and Age (1933) as Nightclub Manager
  • Asleep in the Feet (1933) as Mr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
  • Forgotten Babies (1933) as Radio Voice
  • The Bargain of the Century (1933) as Captain Schmaltz
  • Maids a la Mode (1933) as Von Smaltz
  • One Track Minds (1933) as Train Conductor
  • Fallen Arches (1933) as Mr. Gilbert
  • Bring 'Em Back a Wife (1933) as Billy Gilbert
  • Strange Innertube (1932) as Billy
  • Blondie of the Follies (1932) as Kinskey's Friend (uncredited)
  • The Music Box (1932) as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
  • Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) as Mr. Hathaway
  • Hot Spot (1932) as Cabbie
  • Towed in a Hole (1932) as Joe - Junkyard Owner
  • Their First Mistake (1932) as Process server
  • The Hollywood Handicap (1932)
  • Million Dollar Legs (1932) as Secretary of the Interior (uncredited)
  • County Hospital (1932) as The Doctor
  • Skyscraper Souls (1932) as Second Ticket Agent (uncredited)
  • Yoo-Hoo (1932) as I.M. Sweet, truck driver
  • Taxi for Two (1932) as Billy Gilbert
  • The Chimp (1932) as Joe the Landlord (uncredited)
  • Free Eats (1932) as Head of the Family of Thieves
  • First in War (1932) as Commanding General
  • Just a Pain in the Parlor (1932) as Musician
  • Spanky (1932) as Spanky's Father
  • Strictly Unreliable (1932) as The Actor
  • The Nickel Nurser (1932) as Todd's Butler
  • Sealskins (1932) as Mr. Morton (uncredited)
  • Sneak Easily (1932) as Attorney for the Prosecution
  • You're Telling Me (1932) as Bill Morgan
  • Red Noses (1932) as Tailor's Customer
  • The Tabasco Kid (1932) as Mr. Jones a Rancher
  • What Price Taxi (1932) as Jealous Husband
  • First Aid (1931) as Jenkins
  • One Good Turn (1931) as Drunk
  • The Pajama Party (1931) as Butler (uncredited)
  • Dogs Is Dogs (1931) as Mr. Brown (uncredited)
  • Catch-As Catch-Can (1931) as Ring Announcer (uncredited)
  • Shiver My Timbers (1931) as The Sea Captain
  • Chinatown After Dark (1931) as Dooley
  • On the Loose (1931) as Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
  • The Panic Is On (1931) as Smith - Investment Broker aka The Spot (uncredited)
  • Hasty Marriage (1931) as Distraught Passenger On Streetcar (uncredited)
  • Railroad Follies (1930)
  • Sea Legs (1930) as Naval Officer
  • The Happy Hottentots (1930) as Stage Manager (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Billy Gilbert best known for?

Billy Gilbert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958), Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958), The Philadelphia Story (1940).

When and where was Billy Gilbert born?

Billy Gilbert was born on September 11, 1894 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. They passed away on September 23, 1971.

How many credits does Billy Gilbert have?

Billy Gilbert has accumulated over 208 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2007.

What is Billy Gilbert's background in cinema and television?

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 Wi...

Billy Gilbert by the numbers

208credits
203films
5TV series
1930–2007active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (208) Born on September 11 In memoriam 1971

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