William Gillespie

Actor
BirthdayJan 23, 1894 (44 years old)
DeathdayJun 23, 1938
Place of birthAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
GenderMale

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

General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Apr 1, 1923

Violinist (uncredited)

Jun 17, 1917

Piano Salesman (uncredited)

Apr 16, 1932

Patient (uncredited)

Apr 16, 1917

The Doctor (uncredited)

Oct 22, 1921

Jul 16, 1947

Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)

Mar 24, 1943

Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Sep 9, 1923

The Lawyer (uncredited)

Mar 14, 1920

(uncredited)

Jul 11, 1920

Card Player (uncredited)

Nov 26, 1922

Horse owner

Feb 23, 1929

Hotel manager

May 18, 1929

Cop (uncredited)

Dec 26, 1920

Courtier

Feb 8, 1920

The Child's Daddy

Mar 27, 1921

Dec 15, 1918

Hard-Boiled Party

May 29, 1921

Dope Fiend (uncredited)

Sep 26, 1920

Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'

Jul 1, 1923

General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Apr 1, 1923

Violinist (uncredited)

Jun 17, 1917

Piano Salesman (uncredited)

Apr 16, 1932

Patient (uncredited)

Apr 16, 1917

The Doctor (uncredited)

Oct 22, 1921

Jul 16, 1947

Acting


Participated in 86 movies, 0 TV series


1943

Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)


1933


1932

Piano Salesman (uncredited)


1931


1929

Hotel manager


1929

Horse owner


1928

Gillroy Gibbs


1926

Jack Hastings (uncredited)


1926

The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)


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