
William Gillespie
Actor
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.
Born1894-01-23
Place of BirthAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Known For

7.7
Safety Last!
ComedyRomance

6.5
They Won't Believe Me
DramaRomance

7.3
The Immigrant
ComedyRomance

6.4
Grandma's Boy
Comedy

7.5
The Music Box
Comedy

7.0
Sure-Mike!
Comedy

7.0
Horse Shy
Comedy

6.8
The Cure
Comedy

6.8
Double Whoopee
Comedy

5.9
Scorching Sands
Comedy

6.5
Cabin in the Sky
MusicFantasy

6.0
Do Me a Favor
Comedy

6.5
Why Worry?
Comedy

6.0
Fifteen Minutes

6.2
Now or Never
Comedy

7.0
Brothers Under the Chin
Comedy

6.8
Sold at Auction!
Comedy

5.8
Zeb vs. Paprika
Comedy

6.5
The Cowboy Sheik
Romance

7.3
White Wings

6.8
Wrong Again
Comedy

7.5
The Poor Fish
Comedy

5.0
It's a Wild Life
Comedy

6.3
Haunted Spooks
Comedy