
William Gillespie
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.
Known for

Safety Last!
1923

Grandma's Boy
1922

Now or Never
1921

Double Whoopee
1929

Why Worry?
1923

Sure-Mike!
1925

Scorching Sands
1923

Smithy
1924

Horse Shy
1928

The Immigrant
1917

They Won't Believe Me
1947

Bride and Gloom
1918

Isn't Life Terrible?
1925

White Wings
1923

Wandering Papas
1926

Cabin in the Sky
1943

Dr. Jack
1922

Step Lively
1917

The Music Box
1932

Move On
1917

The Rat's Knuckles
1925

I Do
1921

Among Those Present
1921

Dear Ol' Pal
1923