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William Gillespie
Acting
Born: January 23, 1894
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Biography
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
Safety Last!
as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
They Won't Believe Me
The Music Box
as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Dr. Jack
as Card Player (uncredited)
The Immigrant
as Violinist (uncredited)
His Royal Slyness
as Courtier
Exit Smiling
as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
Cabin in the Sky
as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Bees in His Bonnet
Bliss
as Cop / Violinist
