William Gillespie
Filmography

William Gillespie

ActorBorn Jan 23, 1894Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK85 titles

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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Safety Last!
Safety Last!
1923 · 7.7
General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
1947 · 6.5
Waiter (uncredited)
Grandma's Boy
Grandma's Boy
1922 · 6.4
Actor
The Immigrant
The Immigrant
1917 · 7.3
Violinist (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
1943 · 6.5
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
The Music Box
The Music Box
1932 · 7.5
Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Horse Shy
Horse Shy
1928 · 7.0
Gillroy Gibbs
Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee
1929 · 6.8
Hotel manager
Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands
1923 · 5.9
French officer
Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!
1925 · 7.0
The New Manager