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William Gillespie

Acting

1.4 Popularity Jan 23, 1894 (44 years old) Aberdeen, 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, usu...

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.

Filmography 95

1943
Cabin in the Sky Movie

as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)

1933
Thundering Taxis Movie

as Salesman

1932
The Music Box Movie

as Piano Salesman (uncredited)

1931
Helping Grandma Movie

as Billy

1929
Double Whoopee Movie

as Hotel manager

1929
Wrong Again Movie

as Horse owner

1928
Horse Shy Movie

as Gillroy Gibbs

1926
Exit Smiling Movie

as Jack Hastings (uncredited)

1926
Bromo and Juliet Movie

as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)

1926
1926
Wandering Papas Movie

as Construction Worker (uncredited)

1925
Should Sailors Marry? Movie

as Train Passenger

1925
Your Own Back Yard Movie

as Man in Quarrelsome Couple

1925
Innocent Husbands Movie

as The Bachelor

1925
Sherlock Sleuth Movie

as Haughty Guest

1925
Chasing the Chaser Movie

as Salesman

1925
Sure-Mike! Movie

as The New Manager

Photos 1

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 23, 1894 (44 years old)
Died June 23, 1938
Place of Birth Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Also Known As Wm. Gillespie
Years Active 1917 - 2023
Popularity 1.4
Career Stats
95 Total Credits
95 Movie Roles
1 Photos