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
171940s
5 titles · average score 69
71
Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947)
as Willie the Giant (voice) (uncredited)
67
Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
as Willie (voice)
57
Crazy House (1943)
as Sid Drake
Sleepytime Gal (1942)
as Chef Popodopolis
83
The Great Dictator (1940)
as Field Marshal Herring
1930s
12 titles · average score 76
84
Destry Rides Again (1939)
as Loupgerou
76
Block-Heads (1938)
as Mr. Gilbert
76
A Night at the Opera (1935)
as Orchestra Member Asking Fiorello Not to Play Piano (uncredited)
74
Men in Black (1934)
as Dangerous Patient (uncredited)
88
Sons of the Desert (1933)
as Mr. Ruttledge (voice) (uncredited)
70
Towed in a Hole (1932)
as Joe - Junkyard Owner
81
The Music Box (1932)
as Professor von Schwarzenhoffen (uncredited)
Strange Innertube (1932)
as Billy
62
The Chimp (1932)
as Joe the Landlord
69
Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)
as Mr. Hathaway
Catch-As Catch-Can (1931)
as Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Sea Legs (1930)
as Naval Officer