Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1894-01-23
- Day of Death1938-06-23 (44 years)
- Place of BirthAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
- Also Known AsWm. 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,...Read More
Acting Career
- 1943
Cabin in the Sky
As: Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
- 1932
The Music Box
As: Piano Salesman (uncredited)
- 1931
Helping Grandma
As: Billy
- 1929
Double Whoopee
As: Hotel manager
- 1929
Wrong Again
As: Horse owner
- 1928
Horse Shy
As: Gillroy Gibbs
- 1926
Exit Smiling
As: Jack Hastings (uncredited)
- 1926
Bromo and Juliet
As: The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
1926Wandering Papas
As: Construction Worker (uncredited)
1925Should Sailors Marry?
As: Train Passenger
1925Your Own Back Yard
As: Man in Quarrelsome Couple
1925Innocent Husbands
As: The Bachelor
1925Chasing the Chaser
As: Salesman
1925Sure-Mike!
As: The New Manager
1925Is Marriage the Bunk?
As: Patent medicine salesman
1925The Rat's Knuckles
As: Jimmy's rival
1924Postage Due
As: C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
1924Smithy
As: The Boss
1924All Wet
As: Other Driver
1923Scorching Sands
As: French officer
1923It's a Gift
As: Weller Pump, oil executive
1923Why Worry?
As: Ship's Officer (uncredited)
1923Her Dangerous Path
As: John Dryden
1923Dogs of War!
As: Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
1923Pick and Shovel
As: The Boss
- 1923
Safety Last!
As: General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
1922Dr. Jack
As: Card Player (uncredited)
1922Shine 'Em Up
As: Prison guard
1922Do Me a Favor
As: A Fireman
- 1921
Never Weaken
As: The Doctor (uncredited)
1921Dodge Your Debts
As: Pub Patron
1921Among Those Present
As: Hard-Boiled Party
1921Now or Never
As: The Child's Daddy
1920Number, Please?
As: Cop (uncredited)
1920Get Out and Get Under
As: Dope Fiend (uncredited)
1920High and Dizzy
As: (uncredited)
1920Haunted Spooks
As: The Lawyer (uncredited)
1920His Royal Slyness
As: Courtier
1920The Dippy Dentist
As: Cop
1919Next Aisle Over
As: (uncredited)
1919Do You Love Your Wife?
As: Elmer - the faithless husband
1918Hey There
As: Actor
1918Look Pleasant, Please
As: The Photographer (uncredited)
1917Bliss
As: Cop / Violinist
- 1917
The Immigrant
As: Violinist (uncredited)
- 1917
The Cure
As: Patient (uncredited)