
Known for
Acting
Born
January 23, 1894
Birthplace
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Died
June 23, 1938 (aged 44)
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.
1947
as Waiter (uncredited)
1943
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
1933
as Salesman
1932
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
1931
as Billy
1929
as Hotel manager
1929
as Horse owner
1928
as Gillroy Gibbs
1926
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
1926
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
1926
1926
1926
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
1925
as Train Passenger
1925
1925
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
1925
as The Bachelor
1925
as Haughty Guest
1925
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
1925
as Salesman
1925
as The New Manager
1925
as Patent medicine salesman
1925
as Jimmy's rival
1924
1924