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William Gillespie

23rd January 1894 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK Acting

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.

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Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Bromo and Juliet poster
Bromo and Juliet 19th September 1926 as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
Postage Due poster
Postage Due 17th February 1924 as C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
Smithy poster
Smithy 19th January 1924 as The Boss
All Wet poster
All Wet 1st January 1924 as Other Driver
It's a Gift poster
It's a Gift 14th October 1923 as Weller Pump, oil executive
Why Worry? poster
Why Worry? 9th September 1923 as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Dogs of War! poster
Dogs of War! 1st July 1923 as Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
Safety Last! poster
Safety Last! 12th March 1923 as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
Dr. Jack poster
Dr. Jack 26th November 1922 as Card Player (uncredited)
I Do poster
I Do 11th September 1921 as Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
Bliss poster
Bliss 14th October 1917 as Cop / Violinist
The Cure poster
The Cure 16th April 1917 as Patient (uncredited)

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