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William Gillespie

Bio: William Gillespie (24 January 1894 – 23 June 1938) was a Scottish actor. Gillespie started in Hollywood films from the silent era
Born: Tue, Jan 23 1894
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Thu, Jun 23 1938
William Gillespie is 44 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
William Gillespie would have been no older than 44 in They Won't Believe Me
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 1947
Poster of Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
William Gillespie would have been no older than 44 in Cabin in the Sky as 'Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1943
Poster of Thundering Taxis
Thundering Taxis
William Gillespie was 39 in Thundering Taxis as 'Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1933
Poster of The Music Box
The Music Box
William Gillespie was 38 in The Music Box as 'Piano Salesman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1932
Poster of Helping Grandma
Helping Grandma
William Gillespie was 36 in Helping Grandma as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1931
Poster of Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee
William Gillespie was 35 in Double Whoopee as 'Hotel manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1929
Poster of Wrong Again
Wrong Again
William Gillespie was 35 in Wrong Again as 'Horse owner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1929
Poster of Horse Shy
Horse Shy
William Gillespie was 34 in Horse Shy as 'Gillroy Gibbs'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1928
Poster of Exit Smiling
Exit Smiling
William Gillespie was 32 in Exit Smiling as 'Jack Hastings (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1926
Poster of Bromo and Juliet
Bromo and Juliet
William Gillespie was 32 in Bromo and Juliet as 'The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1926
Poster of Madame Mystery
Madame Mystery
William Gillespie was 32 in Madame Mystery
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1926
Poster of Wandering Papas
Wandering Papas
William Gillespie was 32 in Wandering Papas as 'Construction Worker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1926
Poster of Should Sailors Marry?
Should Sailors Marry?
William Gillespie was 31 in Should Sailors Marry? as 'Train Passenger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1925
Poster of Moonlight and Noses
Moonlight and Noses
William Gillespie was 31 in Moonlight and Noses
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1925
Poster of Your Own Back Yard
Your Own Back Yard
William Gillespie was 31 in Your Own Back Yard as 'Man in Quarrelsome Couple'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1925
Poster of Innocent Husbands
Innocent Husbands
William Gillespie was 31 in Innocent Husbands as 'The Bachelor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1925
Poster of Sherlock Sleuth
Sherlock Sleuth
William Gillespie was 31 in Sherlock Sleuth as 'Haughty Guest'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1925
Poster of Chasing the Chaser
Chasing the Chaser
William Gillespie was 31 in Chasing the Chaser as 'Salesman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1925
Poster of Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!
William Gillespie was 31 in Sure-Mike! as 'The New Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1925
Poster of Is Marriage the Bunk?
Is Marriage the Bunk?
William Gillespie was 31 in Is Marriage the Bunk? as 'Patent medicine salesman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1925
Poster of The Rat's Knuckles
The Rat's Knuckles
William Gillespie was 30 in The Rat's Knuckles as 'Jimmy's rival'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1925
Poster of The Goofy Age
The Goofy Age
William Gillespie was 30 in The Goofy Age
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1924
Poster of The Poor Fish
The Poor Fish
William Gillespie was 30 in The Poor Fish
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1924
Poster of Why Men Work
Why Men Work
William Gillespie was 30 in Why Men Work
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1924
Poster of Wide Open Spaces
Wide Open Spaces
William Gillespie was 30 in Wide Open Spaces
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 06 1924
Poster of Brothers Under the Chin
Brothers Under the Chin
William Gillespie was 30 in Brothers Under the Chin
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1924
Poster of Zeb vs. Paprika
Zeb vs. Paprika
William Gillespie was 30 in Zeb vs. Paprika
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1924
Poster of Postage Due
Postage Due
William Gillespie was 30 in Postage Due as 'C.W. Lyons - Chief Postal inspector'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1924
Poster of The Cowboy Sheik
The Cowboy Sheik
William Gillespie was 30 in The Cowboy Sheik as 'Fiddler at party'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1924
Poster of Smithy
Smithy
William Gillespie was 29 in Smithy as 'The Boss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1924
Poster of All Wet
All Wet
William Gillespie was 29 in All Wet as 'Other Driver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1924
Poster of It's a Joy!
It's a Joy!
William Gillespie was 29 in It's a Joy! as 'Movie Actor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1923
Poster of Fully Insured
Fully Insured
William Gillespie was 29 in Fully Insured as 'The Boss'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1923
Poster of Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands
William Gillespie was 29 in Scorching Sands as 'French officer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1923
Poster of Dear Ol' Pal
Dear Ol' Pal
William Gillespie was 29 in Dear Ol' Pal as 'Ebben Tizzle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1923
Poster of It's a Gift
It's a Gift
William Gillespie was 29 in It's a Gift as 'Weller Pump, oil executive'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1923
Poster of Why Worry?
Why Worry?
William Gillespie was 29 in Why Worry? as 'Ship's Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1923
Poster of Her Dangerous Path
Her Dangerous Path
William Gillespie was 29 in Her Dangerous Path as 'John Dryden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1923
Poster of The Green Cat
The Green Cat
William Gillespie was 29 in The Green Cat as 'Fire Insurance Salesman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 05 1923
Poster of Dogs of War!
Dogs of War!
William Gillespie was 29 in Dogs of War! as 'Director of 'Should Husbands Work?''.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1923
Poster of Pick and Shovel
Pick and Shovel
William Gillespie was 29 in Pick and Shovel as 'The Boss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1923
Poster of Under Two Jags
Under Two Jags
William Gillespie was 29 in Under Two Jags
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1923
Poster of Sold at Auction
Sold at Auction
William Gillespie was 29 in Sold at Auction as 'Aviator with False Teeth'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1923
Poster of White Wings
White Wings
William Gillespie was 29 in White Wings
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1923
Poster of Safety Last!
Safety Last!
William Gillespie was 29 in Safety Last! as 'General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1923
Poster of Dr. Jack
Dr. Jack
William Gillespie was 28 in Dr. Jack as 'Card Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1922
Poster of Shine 'Em Up
Shine 'Em Up
William Gillespie was 28 in Shine 'Em Up as 'Prison guard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1922
Poster of The Dumb-Bell
The Dumb-Bell
William Gillespie was 28 in The Dumb-Bell as 'Abe Silverstein - Film producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1922
Poster of The Sleuth
The Sleuth
William Gillespie was 28 in The Sleuth as 'The Prince'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1922
Poster of Punch the Clock
Punch the Clock
William Gillespie was 28 in Punch the Clock
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1922
Poster of Do Me a Favor
Do Me a Favor
William Gillespie was 28 in Do Me a Favor as 'A Fireman'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1922
Poster of Pardon Me
Pardon Me
William Gillespie was 28 in Pardon Me
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1922
Poster of On Location
On Location
William Gillespie was 27 in On Location
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1921
Poster of Fifteen Minutes
Fifteen Minutes
William Gillespie was 27 in Fifteen Minutes
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1921
Poster of Never Weaken
Never Weaken
William Gillespie was 27 in Never Weaken as 'The Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1921
Poster of Dodge Your Debts
Dodge Your Debts
William Gillespie was 27 in Dodge Your Debts as 'Pub Patron'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1921
Poster of Among Those Present
Among Those Present
William Gillespie was 27 in Among Those Present as 'Hard-Boiled Party'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1921
Poster of Now or Never
Now or Never
William Gillespie was 27 in Now or Never as 'The Child's Daddy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1921
Poster of Number, Please?
Number, Please?
William Gillespie was 26 in Number, Please? as 'Cop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1920
Poster of Get Out and Get Under
Get Out and Get Under
William Gillespie was 26 in Get Out and Get Under as 'Dope Fiend (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1920
Poster of Run 'Em Ragged
Run 'Em Ragged
William Gillespie was 26 in Run 'Em Ragged
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1920
Poster of High and Dizzy
High and Dizzy
William Gillespie was 26 in High and Dizzy as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1920
Poster of Any Old Port
Any Old Port
William Gillespie was 26 in Any Old Port
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1920
Poster of Haunted Spooks
Haunted Spooks
William Gillespie was 26 in Haunted Spooks as 'The Lawyer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1920
Poster of Raise the Rent
Raise the Rent
William Gillespie was 26 in Raise the Rent
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1920
Poster of His Royal Slyness
His Royal Slyness
William Gillespie was 26 in His Royal Slyness as 'Courtier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1920
Poster of The Dippy Dentist
The Dippy Dentist
William Gillespie was 26 in The Dippy Dentist as 'Cop'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1920
Poster of Looking for Trouble
Looking for Trouble
William Gillespie was 25 in Looking for Trouble as 'Undertaker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1919
Poster of Next Aisle Over
Next Aisle Over
William Gillespie was 25 in Next Aisle Over as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1919
Poster of Do You Love Your Wife?
Do You Love Your Wife?
William Gillespie was 24 in Do You Love Your Wife? as 'Elmer - the faithless husband'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1919
Poster of Take a Chance
Take a Chance
William Gillespie was 24 in Take a Chance
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1918
Poster of Bees in His Bonnet
Bees in His Bonnet
William Gillespie was 24 in Bees in His Bonnet
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1918
Poster of Bride and Gloom
Bride and Gloom
William Gillespie was 24 in Bride and Gloom
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1918
Poster of That's Him
That's Him
William Gillespie was 24 in That's Him
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 1918
Poster of An Ozark Romance
An Ozark Romance
William Gillespie was 24 in An Ozark Romance
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1918
Poster of Somewhere in Turkey
Somewhere in Turkey
William Gillespie was 24 in Somewhere in Turkey
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1918
Poster of The City Slicker
The City Slicker
William Gillespie was 24 in The City Slicker
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1918
Poster of Hey There
Hey There
William Gillespie was 24 in Hey There as 'Actor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1918
Poster of It's a Wild Life
It's a Wild Life
William Gillespie was 24 in It's a Wild Life
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1918
Poster of Pipe the Whiskers
Pipe the Whiskers
William Gillespie was 24 in Pipe the Whiskers
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1918
Poster of Look Pleasant, Please
Look Pleasant, Please
William Gillespie was 24 in Look Pleasant, Please as 'The Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1918
Poster of Move On
Move On
William Gillespie was 23 in Move On
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1917
Poster of The Flirt
The Flirt
William Gillespie was 23 in The Flirt
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1917
Poster of Bliss
Bliss
William Gillespie was 23 in Bliss as 'Cop / Violinist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1917
Poster of The Immigrant
The Immigrant
William Gillespie was 23 in The Immigrant as 'Violinist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1917
Poster of The Cure
The Cure
William Gillespie was 23 in The Cure as 'Patient (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1917

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