
William Gillespie
Where to watch William Gillespie in United States. On screen since 1917. Licensed apps only — 24 titles we track below.
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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Safety Last!
General Manager's Assistant (uncredited) · 1923

The Immigrant
Violinist (uncredited) · 1917

The Music Box
Piano Salesman (uncredited) · 1932

The Cure
Patient (uncredited) · 1917

Grandma's Boy
1922

Never Weaken
The Doctor (uncredited) · 1921

Cabin in the Sky
Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited) · 1943

They Won't Believe Me
Waiter (uncredited) · 1947

Why Worry?
Ship's Officer (uncredited) · 1923

Haunted Spooks
The Lawyer (uncredited) · 1920

Wrong Again
Horse owner · 1929

High and Dizzy
(uncredited) · 1920

Double Whoopee
Hotel manager · 1929

Dr. Jack
Card Player (uncredited) · 1922

Number, Please?
Cop (uncredited) · 1920

I Do
Brother-in-Law (uncredited) · 1921

Now or Never
The Child's Daddy (uncredited) · 1921

His Royal Slyness
Courtier · 1920

Get Out and Get Under
Dope Fiend (uncredited) · 1920

Among Those Present
Hard-Boiled Party · 1921

Take a Chance
1918

Dogs of War!
Director of 'Should Husbands Work?' · 1923

Helping Grandma
Billy · 1931

Isn't Life Terrible?
Medical Officer (uncredited) · 1925