William Gillespie

Acting·Jan 23, 1894·Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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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.

Film	Credit
They Won't Believe Me1947 · Waiter (uncredited)	Waiter (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky1943 · Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)	Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
TThundering Taxis1933 · Salesman	Salesman
The Music Box1932 · Piano Salesman (uncredited)	Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Helping Grandma1931 · Billy	Billy
Double Whoopee1929 · Hotel manager	Hotel manager
Wrong Again1929 · Horse owner	Horse owner
Horse Shy1928 · Gillroy Gibbs	Gillroy Gibbs
Exit Smiling1926 · Jack Hastings (uncredited)	Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet1926 · The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)	The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Don Key (Son of Burro)1926 · Actor	Actor
Madame Mystery1926 · Actor	Actor
Wandering Papas1926 · Construction Worker (uncredited)	Construction Worker (uncredited)
Should Sailors Marry?1925 · Train Passenger	Train Passenger
Moonlight and Noses1925 · Actor	Actor
Your Own Back Yard1925 · Man in Quarrelsome Couple	Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Innocent Husbands1925 · The Bachelor	The Bachelor
SSherlock Sleuth1925 · Haughty Guest	Haughty Guest
Isn't Life Terrible?1925 · Medical Officer (uncredited)	Medical Officer (uncredited)
Chasing the Chaser1925 · Salesman	Salesman
Sure-Mike!1925 · The New Manager	The New Manager
Is Marriage the Bunk?1925 · Patent medicine salesman	Patent medicine salesman
The Rat's Knuckles1925 · Jimmy's rival	Jimmy's rival
The Goofy Age1924 · Actor	Actor
The Poor Fish1924 · Actor	Actor
Why Men Work1924 · Actor	Actor
Wide Open Spaces1924 · Actor	Actor
DDon't Park There1924 · Druggist	Druggist
Brothers Under the Chin1924 · Actor	Actor
Zeb vs. Paprika1924 · Actor	Actor
Postage Due1924 · C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector	C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
The Cowboy Sheik1924 · Fiddler at party	Fiddler at party
Smithy1924 · The Boss	The Boss
All Wet1924 · Other Driver	Other Driver
IIt's a Joy!1923 · Movie Actor	Movie Actor
FFully Insured1923 · The Boss	The Boss
Scorching Sands1923 · French officer	French officer
Dear Ol' Pal1923 · Ebben Tizzle	Ebben Tizzle
It's a Gift1923 · Weller Pump, oil executive	Weller Pump, oil executive
Why Worry?1923 · Ship's Officer (uncredited)	Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Her Dangerous Path1923 · John Dryden	John Dryden
The Green Cat1923 · Fire Insurance Salesman	Fire Insurance Salesman
Dogs of War!1923 · Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'	Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
Pick and Shovel1923 · The Boss	The Boss
Under Two Jags1923 · Actor	Actor
Sold at Auction!1923 · Aviator with False Teeth	Aviator with False Teeth
White Wings1923 · Actor	Actor
Safety Last!1923 · General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)	General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)