William Gillespie
Acting
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.
Born: January 23, 1894
Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Known For
Filmography
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
as Billy
as Hotel manager
as Horse owner
as Gillroy Gibbs
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
as Train Passenger
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
as The Bachelor
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
as Salesman
as The New Manager
as Patent medicine salesman
as Jimmy's rival
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
as The Boss
as Other Driver
as French officer
as Weller Pump, oil executive
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
as John Dryden
as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
as The Boss
as Aviator with False Teeth
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Prison guard
as A Fireman
as The Doctor (uncredited)
as Pub Patron
as Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
as Hard-Boiled Party
as The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
as Cop (uncredited)
as Dope Fiend (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as The Lawyer (uncredited)
as Courtier
as Cop
as (uncredited)
as Elmer - the faithless husband
as Actor
as Band leader
as The Photographer (uncredited)
as Cop / Violinist
as Violinist (uncredited)
as Patient (uncredited)