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William Gillespie

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, Charley Chase, Our Gang, and Laurel and Hardy, but was most prolific supporting Harold Lloyd in 60 films.

Known for

They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
1947 • Waiter (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
1943 • Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Thundering Taxis
1933 • Salesman
The Music Box
The Music Box
1932 • Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Helping Grandma
Helping Grandma
1931 • Billy
Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee
1929 • Hotel manager
Wrong Again
Wrong Again
1929 • Horse owner
Horse Shy
Horse Shy
1928 • Gillroy Gibbs

Full filmography

They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
1947 • Waiter (uncredited)
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Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
1943 • Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
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The Music Box
The Music Box
1932 • Piano Salesman (uncredited)
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Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee
1929 • Hotel manager
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Wrong Again
Wrong Again
1929 • Horse owner
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Horse Shy
Horse Shy
1928 • Gillroy Gibbs
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Exit Smiling
Exit Smiling
1926 • Jack Hastings (uncredited)
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Bromo and Juliet
Bromo and Juliet
1926 • The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)
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Wandering Papas
Wandering Papas
1926 • Construction Worker (uncredited)
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Should Sailors Marry?
Should Sailors Marry?
1925 • Train Passenger
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Your Own Back Yard
Your Own Back Yard
1925 • Man in Quarrelsome Couple
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Innocent Husbands
Innocent Husbands
1925 • The Bachelor
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Sherlock Sleuth
1925 • Haughty Guest
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Isn't Life Terrible?
Isn't Life Terrible?
1925 • Medical Officer (uncredited)
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Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!
1925 • The New Manager
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Is Marriage the Bunk?
Is Marriage the Bunk?
1925 • Patent medicine salesman
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The Rat's Knuckles
The Rat's Knuckles
1925 • Jimmy's rival
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Postage Due
Postage Due
1924 • C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector
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The Cowboy Sheik
1924 • Fiddler at party
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Smithy
Smithy
1924 • The Boss
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All Wet
All Wet
1924 • Other Driver
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It's a Joy!
1923 • Movie Actor
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Fully Insured
1923 • The Boss
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Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands
1923 • French officer
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Dear Ol' Pal
Dear Ol' Pal
1923 • Ebben Tizzle
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It's a Gift
It's a Gift
1923 • Weller Pump, oil executive
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Why Worry?
Why Worry?
1923 • Ship's Officer (uncredited)
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Her Dangerous Path
Her Dangerous Path
1923 • John Dryden
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The Green Cat
The Green Cat
1923 • Fire Insurance Salesman
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Dogs of War!
Dogs of War!
1923 • Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'
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Pick and Shovel
Pick and Shovel
1923 • The Boss
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Sold at Auction!
Sold at Auction!
1923 • Aviator with False Teeth
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Safety Last!
Safety Last!
1923 • General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
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Dr. Jack
Dr. Jack
1922 • Card Player (uncredited)
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Shine 'Em Up
Shine 'Em Up
1922 • Prison guard
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The Sleuth
1922 • The Prince
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The Dumb-Bell
The Dumb-Bell
1922 • Abe Silverstein - Film producer
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Do Me a Favor
Do Me a Favor
1922 • A Fireman
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Never Weaken
Never Weaken
1921 • The Doctor (uncredited)
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Dodge Your Debts
Dodge Your Debts
1921 • Pub Patron
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I Do
I Do
1921 • Brother-in-Law (uncredited)
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Among Those Present
Among Those Present
1921 • Hard-Boiled Party
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Now or Never
Now or Never
1921 • The Child's Daddy (uncredited)
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Number, Please?
Number, Please?
1920 • Cop (uncredited)
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Get Out and Get Under
Get Out and Get Under
1920 • Dope Fiend (uncredited)
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High and Dizzy
High and Dizzy
1920 • (uncredited)
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Haunted Spooks
Haunted Spooks
1920 • The Lawyer (uncredited)
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Next Aisle Over
Next Aisle Over
1919 • (uncredited)
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Do You Love Your Wife?
Do You Love Your Wife?
1919 • Elmer - the faithless husband
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Hey There
Hey There
1918 • Actor
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It's a Wild Life
It's a Wild Life
1918 • Band leader
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Look Pleasant, Please
Look Pleasant, Please
1918 • The Photographer (uncredited)
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Bliss
Bliss
1917 • Cop / Violinist
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The Immigrant
The Immigrant
1917 • Violinist (uncredited)
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The Cure
The Cure
1917 • Patient (uncredited)
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William Gillespie – Biography, Known For & Filmography