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William Gillespie
Born 1894-01-23Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
They Won't Believe MeWaiter (uncredited)Cabin in the SkySoloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)Thundering TaxisSalesmanThe Music BoxPiano Salesman (uncredited)Helping GrandmaBillyDouble WhoopeeHotel managerWrong AgainHorse ownerHorse ShyGillroy GibbsExit SmilingJack Hastings (uncredited)Bromo and JulietThe Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)Don Key (Son of Burro)RoleMadame MysteryRoleWandering PapasConstruction Worker (uncredited)Should Sailors Marry?Train PassengerMoonlight and NosesRoleYour Own Back YardMan in Quarrelsome CoupleInnocent HusbandsThe BachelorSherlock SleuthHaughty GuestIsn't Life Terrible?Medical Officer (uncredited)Chasing the ChaserSalesmanSure-Mike!The New ManagerIs Marriage the Bunk?Patent medicine salesmanThe Rat's KnucklesJimmy's rivalThe Goofy AgeRole