William Gillespie
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,...
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,...
Known For
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Wrong Again
as Horse owner
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
Cast Credits
They Won't Believe Me
as Waiter (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Thundering Taxis
as Salesman
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Helping Grandma
as Billy
Double Whoopee
as Hotel manager
Wrong Again
as Horse owner
Horse Shy
as Gillroy Gibbs
Exit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Wandering Papas
as Construction Worker (uncredited)
Should Sailors Marry?
as Train Passenger
Your Own Back Yard
as Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Innocent Husbands
as The Bachelor
Sherlock Sleuth
as Haughty Guest
Isn't Life Terrible?
as Medical Officer (uncredited)
Chasing the Chaser
as Salesman
Sure-Mike!
as The New Manager
Is Marriage the Bunk?
as Patent medicine salesman
The Rat's Knuckles
as Jimmy's rival
Don't Park There
as Druggist