William Gillespie

Known For: Acting
Born: January 23, 1894 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Active Years: 1921–1947 (27 Years)
Total Credits: 24 credits in database

Acting Born Jan 23, 1894 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK 24 credits

Biography

William Gillespie works in acting. Born January 23, 1894 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Harold Lloyd 2 shared titles

Mildred Davis 2 shared titles

Roy Brooks 2 shared titles

Helen Gilmore 2 shared titles

Charles Stevenson 2 shared titles

Bill Strother 1 shared title

Noah Young 1 shared title

Westcott Clarke 1 shared title

Mickey Daniels 1 shared title

Richard Daniels 1 shared title

Career timeline

1947

They Won't Believe Me

1943

Cabin in the Sky

1932

The Music Box

1929

Double WhoopeeWrong Again

1926

Exit SmilingDon Key (Son of Burro)

1925

Sure-Mike!Isn't Life Terrible?

1924

The Cowboy SheikDon't Park ThereThe Poor FishAll Wet

1923

Safety Last!Why Worry?The Green Cat

1922

Grandma's BoyDr. Jack

1921

Among Those Present

1918

It's a Wild LifeBeat It

1917

The ImmigrantThe CureStep Lively

Full Filmography

24 titles

Safety Last! (1923) as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)
The Music Box (1932) as Piano Salesman (uncredited)
Why Worry? (1923) as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
The Immigrant (1917) as Violinist (uncredited)
Double Whoopee (1929) as Hotel manager
They Won't Believe Me (1947) as Waiter (uncredited)
Exit Smiling (1926) as Jack Hastings (uncredited)
The Cure (1917) as Patient (uncredited)
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Cabin in the Sky (1943) as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)
Grandma's Boy (1922)
Sure-Mike! (1925) as The New Manager
The Cowboy Sheik (1924) as Fiddler at party
Wrong Again (1929) as Horse owner
Dr. Jack (1922) as Card Player (uncredited)
Don Key (Son of Burro) (1926)
Don't Park There (1924) as Druggist
Step Lively (1917)
The Green Cat (1923) as Fire Insurance Salesman
It's a Wild Life (1918) as Band leader
Among Those Present (1921) as Hard-Boiled Party
The Poor Fish (1924)
Beat It (1918)
All Wet (1924) as Other Driver
Isn't Life Terrible? (1925) as Medical Officer (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William Gillespie best known for?

William Gillespie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Safety Last! (1923), The Immigrant (1917), Cabin in the Sky (1943), Jane (1982).

When and where was William Gillespie born?

William Gillespie was born on January 23, 1894 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

How many credits does William Gillespie have?

William Gillespie has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1947.

What is William Gillespie's background in cinema and television?

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 officia...