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William Gillespie

Birthplace
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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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, Charle…

Movies
Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee
1929 ⭐ 6.8
as Hotel manager
Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!
1925 ⭐ 7.0
as The New Manager
White Wings
White Wings
1923 ⭐ 7.2
Safety Last!
Safety Last!
1923 ⭐ 7.7
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands
1923 ⭐ 5.9
as French officer
Do Me a Favor
Do Me a Favor
1922 ⭐ 6.0
as A Fireman
They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
1947 ⭐ 6.6
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Immigrant
The Immigrant
1917 ⭐ 7.3
as Violinist (uncredited)
Here Come the Girls
Here Come the Girls
1918 ⭐ 2.0
Bromo and Juliet
Bromo and Juliet
1926 ⭐ 5.8
as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)