William Gillespie
Birthday: 1894-01-23 | Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UKWilliam 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
Acting
Role
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
as Horse owner
as Hotel manager
as Gillroy Gibbs
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
as Jimmy's rival
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
as Patent medicine salesman
as Salesman
as The Bachelor
as The New Manager
as Train Passenger
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
as Other Driver
as The Boss
as Aviator with False Teeth
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
