William Gillespie
An image from Why Worry?, one of the productions that also features William Gillespie.
William Gillespie

William Gillespie

January 23, 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.

Safety Last!

Safety Last!

1923

The Music Box

The Music Box

1932

The Cure

The Cure

1917

Never Weaken

Never Weaken

1921

Why Worry?

Why Worry?

1923

High and Dizzy

High and Dizzy

1920

Haunted Spooks

Haunted Spooks

1920

Dr. Jack

Dr. Jack

1922