Acting
William Gillespie
- Born
- 1894-01-23 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
- Died
- 1938-06-23
- Filmography
- 99 titles on TMDB
About William Gillespie
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.
Backdrop from Scorching Sands
Films & television
99 titles
General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
French officer
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Hotel manager
Horse owner
Violinist (uncredited)
The New Manager
Medical Officer (uncredited)
Weller Pump, oil executive
Movie Actor
Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Gillroy Gibbs
A Fireman
Band leader
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Jimmy's rival
Patent medicine salesman
The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
Elmer - the faithless husband
Patient (uncredited)
Dope Fiend (uncredited)
Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Man in Quarrelsome Couple
The Doctor (uncredited)
Hard-Boiled Party
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