Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 23, 1894
Died
Jun 23, 1938
Place of Birth
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Credits
99 titles
William Gillespie
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.
Known For
Filmography
They Won't Believe Me
Waiter (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Thundering Taxis
Salesman
The Music Box
Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Helping Grandma
Billy
Double Whoopee
Hotel manager
Wrong Again
Horse owner
Horse Shy
Gillroy Gibbs
Exit Smiling
Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Don Key (Son of Burro)
Madame Mystery
Wandering Papas
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Should Sailors Marry?
Train Passenger
Moonlight and Noses
Your Own Back Yard
Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Innocent Husbands
The Bachelor
Sherlock Sleuth
Haughty Guest
Isn't Life Terrible?
Medical Officer (uncredited)
Chasing the Chaser
Salesman
Sure-Mike!
The New Manager
Is Marriage the Bunk?
Patent medicine salesman
The Rat's Knuckles
Jimmy's rival
The Goofy Age
The Poor Fish
Why Men Work
Wide Open Spaces
Don't Park There
Druggist
Brothers Under the Chin
Zeb vs. Paprika
Postage Due
C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
The Cowboy Sheik
Fiddler at party
Smithy
The Boss
All Wet
Other Driver
It's a Joy!
Movie Actor
Fully Insured
The Boss
Scorching Sands
French officer
Dear Ol' Pal
Ebben Tizzle
It's a Gift
Weller Pump, oil executive
Why Worry?
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Her Dangerous Path
John Dryden
The Green Cat
Fire Insurance Salesman
Dogs of War!
Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
Pick and Shovel
The Boss
Under Two Jags
Sold at Auction!
Aviator with False Teeth
White Wings
Safety Last!
General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Dr. Jack
Card Player (uncredited)
Shine 'Em Up
Prison guard