William Gillespie
Known For
Acting
Born
1894-01-23 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Died
1938-06-23
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.
Most Known For
Horse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs
Fifteen Minutes
Scorching Sands
as French officer
Sure-Mike!
as The New Manager
White Wings
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Here Come the Girls
Her Dangerous Path
as John Dryden
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
The Immigrant
as Violinist (uncredited)
They Won't Believe Me
All Wet
as Other Driver
Never Weaken
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Sold at Auction!
as Aviator with False Teeth
Among Those Present
as Hard-Boiled Party
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Do Me a Favor
as A Fireman
Bashful
The Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival