William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Wm. Gillespie

Birth Date

1/23/1894 (Age 44)

Birth Place

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Death Date

6/23/1938

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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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Acting

Gender

Male

Total Credits

6

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General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Hotel manager

Horse owner

Card Player (uncredited)

Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)

Frequent Collaborators

Stan Laurel

Stan Laurel

2 films together

H.M. Walker

H.M. Walker

2 films together

Lewis R. Foster

Lewis R. Foster

1 film together

Oliver Hardy

Oliver Hardy

2 films together

Leo McCarey

Leo McCarey

1 film together

George Stevens

George Stevens

1 film together

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