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William Gillespie

William Gillespie

Actor · born 23 January 1894 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

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.

Where to start: Safety Last! (1923).

As actor 93

Frequently asked questions

What is the best William Gillespie movie?

By viewer score, Safety Last! (1923) at 7.7/10.

What are William Gillespie’s most popular movies?

Safety Last!, The Immigrant, The Music Box.

How many movies has William Gillespie made?

93 films on TMDB, 93 as actor.

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