William Gillespie
Known for ActingBorn 1894-01-23 — died 1938-06-23Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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.
Known for
Safety Last!
1923 · as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Double Whoopee
1929 · as Hotel manager
The Music Box
1932 · as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
The Green Cat
1923 · as Fire Insurance Salesman
The Immigrant
1917 · as Violinist (uncredited)
Sure-Mike!
1925 · as The New Manager
Pick and Shovel
1923 · as The Boss
Scorching Sands
1923 · as French officer
White Wings
1923
Grandma's Boy
1922
Cabin in the Sky
1943 · as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
They Won't Believe Me
1947 · as Waiter (uncredited)
Sold at Auction!
1923 · as Aviator with False Teeth
The Cure
1917 · as Patient (uncredited)
Among Those Present
1921 · as Hard-Boiled Party
Isn't Life Terrible?
1925 · as Medical Officer (uncredited)
Why Worry?
1923 · as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Wrong Again
1929 · as Horse owner