

William Gillespie
Acting
January 23, 1894
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
June 23, 1938
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.
The Filmography


Wrong Again

Madame Mystery

Wandering Papas

Moonlight and Noses

Your Own Back Yard

Chasing the Chaser

The Poor Fish

Brothers Under the Chin

Postage Due

It's a Gift

Why Worry?

Sold at Auction

Safety Last!

Dr. Jack

I Do

Now or Never

Number, Please?

Run 'Em Ragged
