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.
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Movies (50)
They Won't Believe Me
1947
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
1943
Thundering Taxis
as Salesman
1933
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
1932
Helping Grandma
as Billy
1931
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
1929
Wrong Again
as Horse owner
1929
Horse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs
1928
Exit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
1926
Bromo and Juliet
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
1926
Don Key (Son of Burro)
1926
Madame Mystery
1926
Wandering Papas
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
1926
Should Sailors Marry?
as Train Passenger
1925
Moonlight and Noses
1925
Your Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
1925
Innocent Husbands
as The Bachelor
1925
Sherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest
1925
Isn't Life Terrible?
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
1925
Chasing the Chaser
as Salesman
1925
Sure-Mike!
as The New Manager
1925
Is Marriage the Bunk?
as Patent medicine salesman
1925
The Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival
1925
The Goofy Age
1924
The Poor Fish
1924
Why Men Work
1924
Wide Open Spaces
1924
Brothers Under the Chin
1924
Zeb vs. Paprika
1924
Postage Due
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
1924
The Cowboy Sheik
as Fiddler at party
1924
Smithy
as The Boss
1924
All Wet
as Other Driver
1924
It's a Joy!
as Movie Actor
1923
Fully Insured
as The Boss
1923
Scorching Sands
as French officer
1923
Dear Ol' Pal
as Ebben Tizzle
1923
It's a Gift
as Weller Pump, oil executive
1923
Why Worry?
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
1923
Her Dangerous Path
as John Dryden
1923
The Green Cat
as Fire Insurance Salesman
1923
Dogs of War!
as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
1923
Pick and Shovel
as The Boss
1923
Under Two Jags
1923
Sold at Auction!
as Aviator with False Teeth
1923
White Wings
1923
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
1923
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited)
1922
Shine 'Em Up
as Prison guard
1922
The Dumb-Bell
as Abe Silverstein - Film producer
1922