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William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Acting1894Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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.

Acting History

1947
They Won't Believe Me
as Waiter (uncredited)
1943
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
1933
Thundering Taxis
as Salesman
1932
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
1931
1929
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
Wrong Again
as Horse owner
1928
Horse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs
1926
Wandering Papas
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Exit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
1925
Your Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Innocent Husbands
as The Bachelor
Sherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest
Should Sailors Marry?
as Train Passenger
The Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival
Isn't Life Terrible?
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
Is Marriage the Bunk?
as Patent medicine salesman
Sure-Mike!
as The New Manager
1924
All Wet
as Other Driver
Postage Due
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
Smithy
as The Boss
The Cowboy Sheik
as Fiddler at party
Don't Park There
as Druggist
1923
Why Worry?
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Dogs of War!
as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
Fully Insured
as The Boss
Sold at Auction!
as Aviator with False Teeth
Pick and Shovel
as The Boss
Scorching Sands
as French officer
It's a Gift
as Weller Pump, oil executive
The Green Cat
as Fire Insurance Salesman
Dear Ol' Pal
as Ebben Tizzle
It's a Joy!
as Movie Actor
Her Dangerous Path
as John Dryden
1922
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited)
Shine 'Em Up
as Prison guard
The Dumb-Bell
as Abe Silverstein - Film producer
Do Me a Favor
as A Fireman
The Sleuth
as The Prince
1921
Never Weaken
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Now or Never
as The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
I Do
as Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Among Those Present
as Hard-Boiled Party
Dodge Your Debts
as Pub Patron
1920
Number, Please?
as Cop (uncredited)
High and Dizzy
as (uncredited)
Haunted Spooks
as The Lawyer (uncredited)
Get Out and Get Under
as Dope Fiend (uncredited)
1919
Do You Love Your Wife?
as Elmer - the faithless husband
Looking for Trouble
as Undertaker
Next Aisle Over
as (uncredited)
1918
Hey There
as Actor
It's a Wild Life
as Band leader
Look Pleasant, Please
as The Photographer (uncredited)
1917
The Cure
as Patient (uncredited)
Bliss
as Cop / Violinist
The Immigrant
as Violinist (uncredited)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/23/1894
Day of Death
6/23/1938
Place of Birth
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK