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, Charley Chase, Our Gang, and Laurel and Hardy, but was most prolific supporting Harold Lloyd in 60 films.

Known For

They Won't Believe Me 1947 ★ 6.6
Cabin in the Sky 1943 ★ 6.5
The Music Box 1932 ★ 7.5
Helping Grandma 1931 ★ 7.0
Double Whoopee 1929 ★ 6.8
Wrong Again 1929 ★ 6.8
Horse Shy 1928 ★ 7.0
Bromo and Juliet 1926 ★ 5.8
Sure-Mike! 1925 ★ 7.0
Isn't Life Terrible? 1925 ★ 6.1
Wide Open Spaces 1924 ★ 6.3
Zeb vs. Paprika 1924 ★ 5.8
Safety Last! 1923 ★ 7.7
Scorching Sands 1923 ★ 5.9
Why Worry? 1923 ★ 6.5
White Wings 1923 ★ 7.3
Grandma's Boy 1922 ★ 6.4
Do Me a Favor 1922 ★ 6.0
Now or Never 1921 ★ 6.2
Here Come the Girls 1918 ★ 2.0
Bees in His Bonnet 1918
The Immigrant 1917 ★ 7.3
The Cure 1917 ★ 6.8
Move On 1917 ★ 4.7