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William Gillespie

William Gillespie is known for Safety Last! (1923), The Immigrant (1917), The Music Box (1932).

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.

Questions about William Gillespie

How many William Gillespie films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 37 films with William Gillespie, from 1917 to 1947.

What is the best rated William Gillespie film?

The best rated William Gillespie film in the catalogue is Safety Last! (1923), rated 7.7.

What was the first William Gillespie film?

The first William Gillespie film in the catalogue is The Cure, from 1917.

Who has William Gillespie worked with the most?

In the catalogue, William Gillespie shares the most credits with Hal Roach (4 films), James T. Kelley (4 films) and Walter Lundin (4 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

99 films — 37 in the catalogue

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