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Billy Nelson(1897-1975)

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Billy Nelson was born on 16 December 1897 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Penny Pool (1937), Look Up and Laugh (1935) and Calling All Crooks (1938). He died on 11 November 1975 in Lambeth, London, England, UK.
BornDecember 16, 1897
DiedNovember 11, 1975(77)
BornDecember 16, 1897
DiedNovember 11, 1975(77)
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The Penny Pool (1937)
The Penny Pool
4.1
  • Billy
  • 1937
Gracie Fields in Look Up and Laugh (1935)
Look Up and Laugh
5.9
  • Alf Chirk
  • 1935
Calling All Crooks
  • Billy
  • 1938
Jeanette Loff in A Duke for a Day (1934)
A Duke for a Day
5.5
Short
  • Billy
  • 1934

Credits

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Actor

  • Calling All Crooks
    • Billy
    • 1938
  • The Penny Pool (1937)
    The Penny Pool
    4.1
    • Billy
    • 1937
  • Gracie Fields in Look Up and Laugh (1935)
    Look Up and Laugh
    5.9
    • Alf Chirk
    • 1935
  • I'll Be Suing You (1934)
    I'll Be Suing You
    6.6
    Short
    • Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)
    • 1934
  • Jeanette Loff in Benny, from Panama (1934)
    Benny, from Panama
    5.6
    Short
    • Sailor (uncredited)
    • 1934
  • Movie Daze (1934)
    Movie Daze
    Short
    • Willie
    • 1934
  • Maid in Hollywood (1934)
    Maid in Hollywood
    6.7
    Short
    • Burglar in Test (uncredited)
    • 1934
  • Jeanette Loff in A Duke for a Day (1934)
    A Duke for a Day
    5.5
    Short
    • Billy
    • 1934
  • Apples to You! (1934)
    Apples to You!
    5.9
    Short
    • 1934
  • Next Week-End
    Short
    • 1934
  • Thelma Hill, Carol Tevis, Douglas Wakefield, and Billy Nelson in Mixed Nuts (1934)
    Mixed Nuts
    6.1
    Short
    • Prof. Fabian Nelson
    • 1934
  • Jack Barty, Nina Quartero, Douglas Wakefield, and Billy Nelson in Twin Screws (1933)
    Twin Screws
    Short
    • 1933
  • Gertrude Astor, Nina Quartero, and Douglas Wakefield in Crook's Tour (1933)
    Crook's Tour
    6.8
    Short
    • Billy
    • 1933

Soundtrack

  • The Penny Pool (1937)
    The Penny Pool
    4.1
    • performer: "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie"
    • 1937

Personal details

  • Born
    • December 16, 1897
    • Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 11, 1975
    • Lambeth, London, England, UK

Did you know

  • Trivia
    UK slapstick comedian, who often appeared with Douglas Wakefield, in both USA comedies produced by Hal Roach, and later in UK comedies. Not to be confused with USA player 'Billy Nelson (I)' (1903-1979), who is not the same person.

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