William Gillespie
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.
Known for
1947They Won't Believe Me
Waiter (uncredited)
1943Cabin in the Sky
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
1932The Music Box
Piano Salesman (uncredited)
1931Helping Grandma
Billy
1929Double Whoopee
Hotel manager
1929Wrong Again
Horse owner
1928Horse Shy
Gillroy Gibbs
1926Wandering Papas
Construction Worker (uncredited)
1926Exit Smiling
Jack Hastings (uncredited)
1926Madame Mystery
1926Bromo and Juliet
The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
1926Don Key (Son of Burro)
1925Your Own Back Yard
Man in Quarrelsome Couple
1925Moonlight and Noses
1925Chasing the Chaser
Salesman
1925Innocent Husbands
The Bachelor
1925Sure-Mike!
The New Manager
1925Is Marriage the Bunk?
Patent medicine salesman
1925The Rat's Knuckles
Jimmy's rival
1925Should Sailors Marry?
Train Passenger
1925Isn't Life Terrible?
Medical Officer (uncredited)
1924All Wet
Other Driver
1924Why Men Work
1924The Goofy Age