William Gillespie
Known for Acting
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
Safety Last!
1923
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
They Won't Believe Me
1947
as Waiter (uncredited)
Why Worry?
1923
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
The Immigrant
1917
as Violinist (uncredited)
Never Weaken
1921
as The Doctor (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
1943
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Move On
1917
The Music Box
1932
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
The Cure
1917
as Patient (uncredited)
The Flirt
1917
Wrong Again
1929
as Horse owner
Double Whoopee
1929
as Hotel manager
The Green Cat
1923
as Fire Insurance Salesman
Bashful
1917
Brothers Under the Chin
1924
Bromo and Juliet
1926
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Dr. Jack
1922
as Card Player (uncredited)
Beat It
1918
Sold at Auction!
1923
as Aviator with False Teeth
Sure-Mike!
1925
as The New Manager