6.4
Movie
Acting
William Gillespie
- Born
- Died
- (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
- Credits
- 99 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.4
Movie
6.8
Movie
Wrong Again
6.8
Movie
Double Whoopee
6.0
Movie
His Royal Slyness
6.0
Movie
Among Those Present
6.2
Movie
Take a Chance
5.8
Movie
Dogs of War!
5.8
Movie
Smithy
5.2
Movie
The City Slicker
7.0
Movie
Helping Grandma
5.9
Movie
Scorching Sands
6.7
Movie
Hey There
5.8
Movie
Should Sailors Marry?
3.9
Movie
The Flirt
6.8
Movie
Bashful
5.8
Movie
All Wet
5.2
Movie
Shine 'Em Up
6.5
Movie
It's a Gift
Acting credits 99
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me Film | Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Cabin in the Sky Film | Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Thundering Taxis Film | Salesman |
| 1932 | The Music Box Film | Piano Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Helping Grandma Film | Billy |
| 1929 | Double Whoopee Film | Hotel manager |
| 1929 | Wrong Again Film | Horse owner |
| 1928 | Horse Shy Film | Gillroy Gibbs |
| 1926 | Exit Smiling Film | Jack Hastings (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Bromo and Juliet Film | The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Don Key (Son of Burro) Film | |
| 1926 | Madame Mystery Film | |
| 1926 | Wandering Papas Film | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| 1925 | Should Sailors Marry? Film | Train Passenger |
| 1925 | Moonlight and Noses Film | |
| 1925 | Your Own Back Yard Film | Man in Quarrelsome Couple |
| 1925 | Innocent Husbands Film | The Bachelor |
| 1925 | Sherlock Sleuth Film | Haughty Guest |
| 1925 | Isn't Life Terrible? Film | Medical Officer (uncredited) |
| 1925 | Chasing the Chaser Film | Salesman |
| 1925 | Sure-Mike! Film | The New Manager |
| 1925 | Is Marriage the Bunk? Film | Patent medicine salesman |
| 1925 | The Rat's Knuckles Film | Jimmy's rival |
| 1924 | The Goofy Age Film | |
| 1924 | The Poor Fish Film | |
| 1924 | Why Men Work Film | |
| 1924 | Wide Open Spaces Film | |
| 1924 | Don't Park There Film | Druggist |
| 1924 | Brothers Under the Chin Film | |
| 1924 | Zeb vs. Paprika Film | |
| 1924 | Postage Due Film | C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector |
| 1924 | The Cowboy Sheik Film | Fiddler at party |
| 1924 | Smithy Film | The Boss |
| 1924 | All Wet Film | Other Driver |
| 1923 | It's a Joy! Film | Movie Actor |
| 1923 | Fully Insured Film | The Boss |
| 1923 | Scorching Sands Film | French officer |
| 1923 | Dear Ol' Pal Film | Ebben Tizzle |
| 1923 | It's a Gift Film | Weller Pump, oil executive |
| 1923 | Why Worry? Film | Ship's Officer (uncredited) |
| 1923 | Her Dangerous Path Film | John Dryden |
| 1923 | The Green Cat Film | Fire Insurance Salesman |
| 1923 | Dogs of War! Film | Director of 'Should Husbands Work?' |
| 1923 | Pick and Shovel Film | The Boss |
| 1923 | Under Two Jags Film | |
| 1923 | Sold at Auction! Film | Aviator with False Teeth |
| 1923 | White Wings Film | |
| 1923 | Safety Last! Film | General Manager's Assistant (uncredited) |
| 1922 | Dr. Jack Film | Card Player (uncredited) |
| 1922 | Shine 'Em Up Film | Prison guard |
| 1922 | Grandma's Boy Film | |
| 1922 | The Dumb-Bell Film | Abe Silverstein - Film producer |
| 1922 | The Sleuth Film | The Prince |
| 1922 | Punch the Clock Film | |
| 1922 | Do Me a Favor Film | A Fireman |
| 1922 | Pardon Me Film | |
| 1921 | On Location Film | |
| 1921 | Fifteen Minutes Film | |
| 1921 | Never Weaken Film | The Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1921 | Dodge Your Debts Film | Pub Patron |