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William Gillespie
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.
Top Filmography
7.7
Safety Last!
1923 // MOVIE
7.3
The Immigrant
1917 // MOVIE
7.5
The Music Box
1932 // MOVIE
6.8
The Cure
1917 // MOVIE
6.5
They Won't Believe Me
1947 // MOVIE
6.8
Never Weaken
1921 // MOVIE
6.5
Cabin in the Sky
1943 // MOVIE
6.5
Why Worry?
1923 // MOVIE
6.3
Haunted Spooks
1920 // MOVIE
6.7
Wrong Again
1929 // MOVIE
6.6
High and Dizzy
1920 // MOVIE
6.7
Double Whoopee
1929 // MOVIE
6.8
Dr. Jack
1922 // MOVIE
6.6
Number, Please?
1920 // MOVIE
6.2
Now or Never
1921 // MOVIE