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

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

1947

as Waiter (uncredited)

Safety Last!
Safety Last!

1923

as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Move On
Why Worry?
Why Worry?

1923

as Ship's Officer (uncredited)

The Immigrant
The Immigrant

1917

as Violinist (uncredited)

Haunted Spooks
Haunted Spooks

1920

as The Lawyer (uncredited)

Dr. Jack
Dr. Jack

1922

as Card Player (uncredited)

Among Those Present
Among Those Present

1921

as Hard-Boiled Party

Wandering Papas
Wandering Papas

1926

as Construction Worker (uncredited)

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Bashful
The Music Box
The Music Box

1932

as Piano Salesman (uncredited)

Your Own Back Yard
Your Own Back Yard

1925

as Man in Quarrelsome Couple

Hey There
Hey There

1918

as Actor

Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands

1923

as French officer

Postage Due
Postage Due

1924

as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector

The Cure
The Cure

1917

as Patient (uncredited)

Grandma's Boy
Never Weaken
Never Weaken

1921

as The Doctor (uncredited)

Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee

1929

as Hotel manager