William Gillespie

William Gillespie

1894-01-23 – 1938-06-23 (age 44) Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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Biography

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.

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Known For

Safety Last!
Safety Last!

1923

as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me

1947

as Waiter (uncredited)

Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!

1925

as The New Manager

Isn't Life Terrible?
Isn't Life Terrible?

1925

as Medical Officer (uncredited)

Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky

1943

as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)

The Immigrant
The Immigrant

1917

as Violinist (uncredited)

Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee

1929

as Hotel manager

The Music Box
The Music Box

1932

as Piano Salesman (uncredited)

Horse Shy
Horse Shy

1928

as Gillroy Gibbs

Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands

1923

as French officer

Your Own Back Yard
Your Own Back Yard

1925

as Man in Quarrelsome Couple

Dogs of War!
Dogs of War!

1923

as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'

Exit Smiling
Exit Smiling

1926

as Jack Hastings (uncredited)

Bees in His Bonnet
The Cure
The Cure

1917

as Patient (uncredited)

Hey There
Hey There

1918

as Actor

Do Me a Favor
Do Me a Favor

1922

as A Fireman

Take a Chance