William Gillespie (actor)


William Gillespie was a Scottish actor.

Biography

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.

Selected filmography

The Cure Easy Street The Immigrant The Big Idea Look Pleasant, Please Here Come the Girls Swing Your Partners Take a Chance Bumping into Broadway An Eastern Westerner High and Dizzy Get Out and Get Under Number, Please? Among Those Present Now or Never One Terrible Day Young Sherlocks Doctor Jack Saturday Morning A Quiet Street Safety Last! Under Two Jags Why Worry? A Pleasant Journey Giants vs. Yanks Back Stage Her Dangerous Path Stage Fright Scorching Sands Big Business Near Dublin All Wet The Mysterious Mystery! The Big Town Dog Days The Love Bug Better Movies The Valley of Bravery Exit Smiling Bromo and Juliet Playin' Hookey Barnum & Ringling, Inc. Wrong Again Double Whoopee Pups Is Pups Helping Grandma The Music Box as Piano Salesman