Actor

William Gillespie

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Movies: 82Series: 0

TMDB ID: 141132

IMDb ID: nm0318981

Known for: Acting

Born: January 23, 1894

Died: June 23, 1938

Age: 44

Place of birth: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1917 - 1947

Years active: 31

Average TMDB rating: 6.61

Wikidata: Q8009885

Also known as

Wm. Gillespie

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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.

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