William Gillespie
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Immigrant
as Violinist (uncredited) 1917
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited) 1932
The Cure
as Patient (uncredited) 1917
They Won't Believe Me
1947
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited) 1943
Never Weaken
as The Doctor (uncredited) 1921
Why Worry?
as Ship's Officer (uncredited) 1923
Haunted Spooks
as The Lawyer (uncredited) 1920
Wrong Again
as Horse owner 1929
High and Dizzy
as (uncredited) 1920
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager 1929
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited) 1922
Number, Please?
as Cop (uncredited) 1920
Now or Never
as The Child's Daddy (uncredited) 1921
I Do
as Brother-in-Law (uncredited) 1921
His Royal Slyness
as Courtier 1920