
William Gillespie
Acting
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.
Born: January 23, 1894 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Filmography (34)

They Won't Believe Me
1947
Actor: Waiter (uncredited…

Cabin in the Sky
1943
Actor: Soloist in 'Little…

The Music Box
1932
Actor: Piano Salesman (un…

Helping Grandma
1931
Actor: Billy

Double Whoopee
1929
Actor: Hotel manager

Wrong Again
1929
Actor: Horse owner

Exit Smiling
1926
Actor: Jack Hastings (unc…

Bromo and Juliet
1926
Actor: The Great Brandenb…

Wandering Papas
1926
Actor: Construction Worke…

Should Sailors Marry?
1925
Actor: Train Passenger

Isn't Life Terrible?
1925
Actor: Medical Officer (u…

Smithy
1924
Actor: The Boss

Scorching Sands
1923
Actor: French officer

Why Worry?
1923
Actor: Ship's Officer (un…

Dogs of War!
1923
Actor: Director of 'Shoul…

Safety Last!
1923
Actor: General Manager's …

Dr. Jack
1922
Actor: Card Player (uncre…

Never Weaken
1921
Actor: The Doctor (uncred…

I Do
1921
Actor: Brother-in-Law (un…

Among Those Present
1921
Actor: Hard-Boiled Party

Now or Never
1921
Actor: The Child's Daddy …

Number, Please?
1920
Actor: Cop (uncredited)

Get Out and Get Under
1920
Actor: Dope Fiend (uncred…

High and Dizzy
1920
Actor: (uncredited)

Haunted Spooks
1920
Actor: The Lawyer (uncred…

His Royal Slyness
1920
Actor: Courtier

Next Aisle Over
1919
Actor: (uncredited)

Take a Chance
1918
Actor

The City Slicker
1918
Actor

Hey There
1918
Actor: Actor

Bashful
1917
Actor

The Flirt
1917
Actor

The Immigrant
1917
Actor: Violinist (uncredi…

The Cure
1917
Actor: Patient (uncredite…
