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)
Never Weaken
1921
as The Doctor (uncredited)
The Immigrant
1917
as Violinist (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
1943
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
The Cure
1917
as Patient (uncredited)
The Music Box
1932
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Madame Mystery
1926
Haunted Spooks
1920
as The Lawyer (uncredited)
Helping Grandma
1931
as Billy
Here Come the Girls
1918
Bashful
1917
Is Marriage the Bunk?
1925
as Patent medicine salesman
Postage Due
1924
as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
Double Whoopee
1929
as Hotel manager
Wrong Again
1929
as Horse owner
Sold at Auction!
1923
as Aviator with False Teeth
Dr. Jack
1922
as Card Player (uncredited)
Brothers Under the Chin
1924