Acting
William Gillespie
EN, XX cinema · 99 credits
Born
23 January 1894
Died
23 June 1938 (aged 44)
Birthplace
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Also known as Wm. 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.
Known for
Filmography
They Won't Believe Me
as Waiter (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Helping Grandma
as Billy
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
Wrong Again
as Horse owner
Horse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs
Wandering Papas
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
Exit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Sherlock Sleuth
1925
Sherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest
Your Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Chasing the Chaser
as Salesman
Innocent Husbands
as The Bachelor
Sure-Mike!
as The New Manager
Is Marriage the Bunk?
as Patent medicine salesman
The Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival
Should Sailors Marry?
as Train Passenger
Isn't Life Terrible?
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
All Wet
as Other Driver
Postage Due
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
The Cowboy Sheik
as Fiddler at party
Smithy
as The Boss
Sold at Auction!
as Aviator with False Teeth
Her Dangerous Path
as John Dryden
Dogs of War!
as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
Dear Ol' Pal
as Ebben Tizzle
Scorching Sands
as French officer
It's a Gift
as Weller Pump, oil executive
Fully Insured
1923
Fully Insured
as The Boss
The Green Cat
as Fire Insurance Salesman
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
It's a Joy!
1923
It's a Joy!
as Movie Actor
Why Worry?
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Pick and Shovel
as The Boss
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited)
The Dumb-Bell
as Abe Silverstein - Film producer
The Sleuth
1922
The Sleuth
as The Prince
Shine 'Em Up
as Prison guard
Do Me a Favor
as A Fireman
Now or Never
as The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
Among Those Present
as Hard-Boiled Party
Never Weaken
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Dodge Your Debts
as Pub Patron
I Do
as Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Get Out and Get Under
as Dope Fiend (uncredited)
His Royal Slyness
as Courtier
Haunted Spooks
as The Lawyer (uncredited)
High and Dizzy
as (uncredited)
Number, Please?
as Cop (uncredited)
Do You Love Your Wife?
as Elmer - the faithless husband
Next Aisle Over
as (uncredited)
It's a Wild Life
as Band leader
Hey There
as Actor
Look Pleasant, Please
as The Photographer (uncredited)
Bliss
as Cop / Violinist
Move On
Actor
The Cure
as Patient (uncredited)
The Immigrant
as Violinist (uncredited)
Bashful
Actor