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

Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands

1923

as French officer

Fifteen Minutes
Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!

1925

as The New Manager

Safety Last!
Safety Last!

1923

as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee

1929

as Hotel manager

Grandma's Boy
Do Me a Favor
Do Me a Favor

1922

as A Fireman

Horse Shy
Horse Shy

1928

as Gillroy Gibbs

White Wings
Among Those Present
Among Those Present

1921

as Hard-Boiled Party

The Music Box
The Music Box

1932

as Piano Salesman (uncredited)

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)

Her Dangerous Path
Her Dangerous Path

1923

as John Dryden

The Immigrant
The Immigrant

1917

as Violinist (uncredited)

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

1947

as Waiter (uncredited)

It's a Gift
It's a Gift

1923

as Weller Pump, oil executive

The Green Cat
The Green Cat

1923

as Fire Insurance Salesman

🎦
It's a Joy!

1923

as Movie Actor