William Gillespie
Acting
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.
Filmography 99
Movies (99)
They Won't Believe Me1947Waiter (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky1943Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)- Thundering Taxis1933Salesman
The Music Box1932Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Helping Grandma1931Billy
Double Whoopee1929Hotel manager
Wrong Again1929Horse owner
Horse Shy1928Gillroy Gibbs
Exit Smiling1926Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet1926The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Don Key (Son of Burro)1926
Madame Mystery1926
Wandering Papas1926Construction Worker (uncredited)
Should Sailors Marry?1925Train Passenger
Moonlight and Noses1925
Your Own Back Yard1925Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Innocent Husbands1925The Bachelor- Sherlock Sleuth1925Haughty Guest
Isn't Life Terrible?1925Medical Officer (uncredited)
Chasing the Chaser1925Salesman
Sure-Mike!1925The New Manager
Is Marriage the Bunk?1925Patent medicine salesman
The Rat's Knuckles1925Jimmy's rival
The Goofy Age1924
The Poor Fish1924
Why Men Work1924
Wide Open Spaces1924- Don't Park There1924Druggist
Brothers Under the Chin1924
Zeb vs. Paprika1924