Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1894-01-23
Day of Death
1938-06-23
Place of Birth
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
William Gillespie
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)
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Waiter (uncredited)
They Won't Believe Me
1947
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
1943No Image
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Salesman
Thundering Taxis
1933
⭐ 7.5
Role:
Piano Salesman (uncredited)
The Music Box
1932
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Billy
Helping Grandma
1931
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Hotel manager
Double Whoopee
1929
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Horse owner
Wrong Again
1929
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Gillroy Gibbs
Horse Shy
1928
⭐ 7.9
Role:
Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Exit Smiling
1926
⭐ 5.8
Role:
The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
1926
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Unknown
Don Key (Son of Burro)
1926
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Unknown
Madame Mystery
1926
⭐ 5.4
Role:
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Wandering Papas
1926
⭐ 5.8
Role:
Train Passenger
Should Sailors Marry?
1925
⭐ 5.9
Role:
Unknown
