Acting
Billy Gilbert
- Titles
- 190movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1930 to 1982, with a break from 1949 to 1961, busiest in 1932 with 21 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 44top three billing
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
The Great Dictator83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 36 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.4average 2.6
- Physical Comedy5.9average 2.5
- Situational Comedy5.7average 2.7
- Nostalgia6.2average 3.6
- Wholesome5.1average 3.3
- Absurdist Humor3.2average 2.0
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Satire & Parody3.1average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.1, average 5.2
- Psychological3.1, average 5.6
- Mystery2.2, average 4.1
- Tension4.3, average 6.1
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Family-Friendly 5
- Classic Hollywood 5
- Historical Setting 2
- Escapist Entertainment 2
- Physical Comedy 2
- Nostalgic Charm 2
- Simple Story 2
- Musical Comedy 2
- Mistaken Identity 2
- Physical Humor 2
- Laurel and Hardy 2
- Heartwarming 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Charlie HallActorThem Thar Hills, The Music Box, Dance of the Cookoos, Keg o' My Heart, Maids a la Mode, +9 more
Thelma ToddActorMaids a la Mode, Asleep in the Feet, The Pajama Party, On the Loose, The Bargain of the Century, +8 more
Richard C. CurrierEditorTowed in a Hole, The Music Box, Their First Mistake, One Good Turn, County Hospital, +7 more
H.M. WalkerWriterThem Thar Hills, The Music Box, County Hospital, The Chimp, Free Eats, +6 more
Stan LaurelActorBlock-Heads, Them Thar Hills, Towed in a Hole, The Best of Laurel and Hardy, The Music Box, +5 more
Oliver HardyActorBlock-Heads, Them Thar Hills, Towed in a Hole, The Best of Laurel and Hardy, The Music Box, +5 more
Zasu PittsActorMaids a la Mode, Asleep in the Feet, The Pajama Party, On the Loose, The Bargain of the Century, +5 more
Charley ChaseActorThe Panic Is On, Luncheon at Twelve, The Cracked Ice Man, The Bargain of the Century, First in War, +5 more
Billy BletcherActorTaxi Barons, Keg o' My Heart, The Rummy, Sneak Easily, Music in Your Hair, +5 more
Charley RogersActorStrange Innertube, Them Thar Hills, Towed in a Hole, The Music Box, Their First Mistake, +4 more- AArt LloydCinematographerBlock-Heads, Them Thar Hills, Towed in a Hole, Their First Mistake, County Hospital, +4 more
Del LordDirectorStrange Innertube, Taxi Barons, Wreckety Wrecks, Hot Spot, Pardon My Scotch, +4 more
Movies and TV shows
191Great
Score 80 to 89
8 titles
Great
Score 80 to 89
88
as Joe Pettibone
88
as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
87
as Sneezy (voice) (uncredited)
86
as Soda Steward (uncredited)
84
as Loupgerou
83
as Field Marshal Herring
81
as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
81
as George Papaloopas
Good
Score 70 to 79
16 titles
Good
Score 70 to 79
78
as The Doctor
76
as Mr. Gilbert
76
as Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
74
as Matin's Butler (uncredited)
72
as First Drunk / Doctor (archive footage)
72
as Head of the Family of Thieves
71
as Senor Luis Balero Cantino (uncredited)
71
as Willie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)
71
as Autograph Seeker on Train (Uncredited)
70
as The Doctor
70
as Joe - Junkyard Owner
70
TV show · as Gypsy Father / Able Baker
Decent
Score 60 to 69
24 titles
Decent
Score 60 to 69
68
as Spanky's Father
67
as Process server
67
as Willie (voice)
66
TV show · as Mr. Hoffsteader
66
as Innkeeper
65
as Drunk
65
as Garage Owner
64
as Pierre, the Dressmaker (as William Gilbert)
62
as Joe the Landlord
61
as Tony
61
as Orestes
60
as Ahmad
Bad to mediocre
Score 30 to 59
35 titles
Bad to mediocre
Score 30 to 59
59
as Knobby
57
as Torre
56
as Chaffee - a Creditor
56
as Manuelo
53
as Palola's Father
53
as Homer Burnaby - Justice of the Peace
53
as Master of Ceremonies
52
as Mr. Papalapoulas
47
as Oloff
44
as Counter Man
40
as General Felipe Toro
40
as Mr. Gilbert, Dance Hall Proprietor
Not rated yet
108 titles
Not rated yet
as Billy
as Billy
as Von Smaltz
as Billy
as Billy / Dutchie
as Julius Wilson
as Betty's Father
as Chef Popodopolis
as Attorney for the Prosecution
as Billy
as Train Conductor
as Pinsky