William Gillespie
Acting
1894-01-23 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
William Gillespie (24 January 1894 – 23 June 1938) was a Scottish actor. Gillespie started in Hollywood films from the silent era. He played in about 180 films between 1915 and 1939, although his appearances were often uncredited. Gillespie frequently appeared in Hal Roach comedies from 1917, usually as stuffy official or manager. He supported such "slapstick comedians" as Charlie Chaplin, Charley Chase, Our Gang, and Laurel and Hardy, but was most prolific supporting Harold Lloyd in 60 films.
Filmography(99)
movieThey Won't Believe Me
as Waiter (uncredited) · 1947 · 6.5
movieCabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited) · 1943 · 6.5
movieThundering Taxis
as Salesman · 1933 · 7.0
movieThe Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited) · 1932 · 7.5
movieHelping Grandma
as Billy · 1931 · 7.0
movieDouble Whoopee
as Hotel manager · 1929 · 6.8
movieWrong Again
as Horse owner · 1929 · 6.8
movieHorse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs · 1928 · 7.0
movieExit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited) · 1926 · 7.9
movieBromo and Juliet
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited) · 1926 · 5.8
movieDon Key (Son of Burro)
as · 1926 · 8.0
movieMadame Mystery
as · 1926 · 6.5
movieWandering Papas
as Construction Worker (uncredited) · 1926 · 5.4
movieShould Sailors Marry?
as Train Passenger · 1925 · 5.8
movieMoonlight and Noses
as · 1925 · 5.9
movieYour Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple · 1925 · 6.5
movieInnocent Husbands
as The Bachelor · 1925 · 7.0
movieSherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest · 1925 · 9.0
movieIsn't Life Terrible?
as Medical Officer (uncredited) · 1925 · 6.1
movieChasing the Chaser
as Salesman · 1925 · 6.5
movieSure-Mike!
as The New Manager · 1925 · 7.0
movieIs Marriage the Bunk?
as Patent medicine salesman · 1925 · 6.0
movieThe Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival · 1925 · 6.8
movieThe Goofy Age
as · 1924 · 8.0