William Gillespie

Personal Info

Birthday

January 23, 1894

Day of Death

1938-06-23

(44 years old)

Place of Birth

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Also Known As

Wm. Gillespie

William Gillespie

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.

Known For

Safety Last!

Dodge Your Debts

The Immigrant

Never Weaken

Dr. Jack

Cabin in the Sky

The Music Box

His Royal Slyness

Filmography

1943
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
1933
Thundering Taxis
as Salesman
1932
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
1931
Helping Grandma
as Billy
1929
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
Wrong Again
as Horse owner
1928
Horse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs
1926
Exit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Wandering Papas
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
1925
Should Sailors Marry?
as Train Passenger
Your Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Innocent Husbands
as The Bachelor
Sherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest
Chasing the Chaser
as Salesman
Sure-Mike!
as The New Manager
Is Marriage the Bunk?
as Patent medicine salesman
The Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival
1924
Postage Due
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
The Cowboy Sheik
as Fiddler at party
Smithy
as The Boss
All Wet
as Other Driver
1923
It's a Joy!
as Movie Actor
Fully Insured
as The Boss
Scorching Sands
as French officer
Dear Ol' Pal
as Ebben Tizzle
It's a Gift
as Weller Pump, oil executive
Why Worry?
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Her Dangerous Path
as John Dryden
The Green Cat
as Fire Insurance Salesman
Dogs of War!
as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
Pick and Shovel
as The Boss
Sold at Auction
as Aviator with False Teeth
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
1922
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited)
Shine 'Em Up
as Prison guard
The Sleuth
as The Prince
The Dumb-Bell
as Abe Silverstein - Film producer
Do Me a Favor
as A Fireman
1921
Never Weaken
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Dodge Your Debts
as Pub Patron
I Do
as Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Among Those Present
as Hard-Boiled Party
Now or Never
as The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
1920
Number, Please?
as Cop (uncredited)
Get Out and Get Under
as Dope Fiend (uncredited)
High and Dizzy
as (uncredited)
Haunted Spooks
as The Lawyer (uncredited)
His Royal Slyness
as Courtier
The Dippy Dentist
as Cop
1919
Looking for Trouble
as Undertaker
Next Aisle Over
as (uncredited)
Do You Love Your Wife?
as Elmer - the faithless husband
1918
Hey There
as Actor
It's a Wild Life
as Band leader
Look Pleasant, Please
as The Photographer (uncredited)
1917
Bliss
as Cop / Violinist
The Immigrant
as Violinist (uncredited)
The Cure
as Patient (uncredited)