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.
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Movie Appearances
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as Aviator with False Teeth
1923
It's a Wild Life
as Band leader
1918
Sherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest
1925
Your Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
1925
Moonlight and Noses
1925
Raise the Rent
1920
All Wet
as Other Driver
1924
Her Dangerous Path
as John Dryden
1923
Why Men Work
1924
White Wings
1923
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
1929
Now or Never
as The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
1921
Among Those Present
as Hard-Boiled Party
1921
The Flirt
1917
Bliss
as Cop / Violinist
1917
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited)
1922
The Goofy Age
1924
Bees in His Bonnet
1918
Never Weaken
as The Doctor (uncredited)
1921
Get Out and Get Under
as Dope Fiend (uncredited)
1920