Billy Armstrong
ActingBilly Armstrong Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Billy Armstrong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Billy Armstrong's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Billy Armstrong's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Asleep at the Switch, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Billy Armstrong Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Armstrong's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Billy Armstrong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Charlie's Triple Trouble | Cook / Pickpocket (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wedding Yells | Handlebars Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Shanghaied Lovers | Sailor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Smile Please | Father in Portrait Session (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | One Spooky Night | The Chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Conductor 1492 | Drunk at Party (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Extra Girl | Comedian in Derby | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Asleep at the Switch | The Traveling Salesman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | This Way Out | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | When Knights Were Cold | Earl of Tabasco, a Hot Knight (as William Armstrong) | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | No Vacancies | The Landlord | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | When Summer Comes | The Fortune Hunter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Hard Knocks and Love Taps | The School Bully (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Skirts | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Glad Eye | Sox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Love, Honor and Behave | The District Attorney / Maitre d' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Don't Weaken! | The Pianist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Quack Doctor | Doc Pillsbury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Down on the Farm | The Man of Mystery | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Up in Alf's Place | The Jailer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Hearts and Flowers | Indignant Nobleman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Yankee Doodle in Berlin | Ludwig - Asylum Keeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Rip & Stitch: Tailors | The Neighbor's Rival | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Hop to It, Bellhop | Jumping Jupiter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Painless Love | His Assistant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The King of the Kitchen | A crooked gentleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Hello Trouble | A romantic husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Triple Trouble | Cook / Pickpocket | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | In Dutch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Sheriff Nell's Tussle | Silk Hat Cecil aka Jersey City Joe (as William Armstrong) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Watch Your Neighbor | Dying Man's Nurse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | An International Sneak | The Spy's Rival | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Police | Crooked Preacher / Second Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gertie's Gasoline Glide | Billy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Man Inside | Lt. Lane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Shanghaied | First Shanghaied Seaman | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Bank | Another Janitor | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Woman | Father's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Work | The Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | By the Sea | Man in Straw Hat | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Tramp | Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | In the Park | Sausage Thief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Champion | Sparring Partner | Hit | Similar → |
Billy Armstrong - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Armstrong?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Armstrong is "Asleep at the Switch" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Billy Armstrong acted in?
Billy Armstrong has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Armstrong?
Other notable films include "When Summer Comes", "This Way Out", and "In Dutch".