William Gillespie
Acting
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
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movieThey Won't Believe Me
1947
Waiter (uncredited)
movieCabin in the Sky
1943
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
movieThe Music Box
1932
Piano Salesman (uncredited)
movieDouble Whoopee
1929
Hotel manager
movieWrong Again
1929
Horse owner
movieHorse Shy
1928
Gillroy Gibbs
movieExit Smiling
1926
Jack Hastings (uncredited)
movieBromo and Juliet
1926
The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
movieWandering Papas
1926
Construction Worker (uncredited)
movieShould Sailors Marry?
1925
Train Passenger
movieYour Own Back Yard
1925
Man in Quarrelsome Couple
movieInnocent Husbands
1925
The Bachelor
Sherlock Sleuth
1925
Haughty Guest
movieIsn't Life Terrible?
1925
Medical Officer (uncredited)
movieChasing the Chaser
1925
Salesman
movieSure-Mike!
1925
The New Manager
movieIs Marriage the Bunk?
1925
Patent medicine salesman
movieThe Rat's Knuckles
1925
Jimmy's rival
moviePostage Due
1924
C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
movieThe Cowboy Sheik
1924
Fiddler at party
movieSmithy
1924
The Boss
movieAll Wet
1924
Other Driver
It's a Joy!
1923
Movie Actor
movieScorching Sands
1923
French officer
movieDear Ol' Pal
1923
Ebben Tizzle
movieIt's a Gift
1923
Weller Pump, oil executive
movieWhy Worry?
1923
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
movieHer Dangerous Path
1923
John Dryden
movieThe Green Cat
1923
Fire Insurance Salesman
movieDogs of War!
1923
Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
moviePick and Shovel
1923
The Boss
movieSold at Auction!
1923
Aviator with False Teeth
movieSafety Last!
1923
General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
movieDr. Jack
1922
Card Player (uncredited)
movieShine 'Em Up
1922
Prison guard
movieThe Dumb-Bell
1922
Abe Silverstein - Film producer
The Sleuth
1922
The Prince
movieDo Me a Favor
1922
A Fireman
movieNever Weaken
1921
The Doctor (uncredited)
movieDodge Your Debts
1921
Pub Patron
movieI Do
1921
Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
movieAmong Those Present
1921
Hard-Boiled Party
movieNow or Never
1921
The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
movieNumber, Please?
1920
Cop (uncredited)
movieGet Out and Get Under
1920
Dope Fiend (uncredited)
movieHigh and Dizzy
1920
(uncredited)
movieHaunted Spooks
1920
The Lawyer (uncredited)
movieHis Royal Slyness
1920
Courtier
movieNext Aisle Over
1919
(uncredited)
movieDo You Love Your Wife?
1919
Elmer - the faithless husband
movieHey There
1918
Actor
movieIt's a Wild Life
1918
Band leader
movieLook Pleasant, Please
1918
The Photographer (uncredited)
movieBliss
1917
Cop / Violinist
movieThe Immigrant
1917
Violinist (uncredited)
movieThe Cure
1917
Patient (uncredited)