William Gillespie (actor)
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| William Gillespie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1894 New York |
| Died | 23 June 1938 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1915 - 1939 |
William Gillespie (24 January 1894 - 23 June 1938) was a Scottish actor who started in Hollywood films from the silent era. Born in Aberdeen, he supported such comedians as Charlie Chaplin, Charley Chase and Laurel and Hardy, but was most prolific supporting Harold Lloyd in over 50 films.
[edit] Selected filmography
- The Cure (1917)
- Easy Street (1917)
- The Immigrant (1917)
- One Terrible Day (1922)
- Young Sherlocks (1922)
- Doctor Jack (1922)
- Saturday Morning (1922)
- A Quiet Street (1922)
- Safety Last! (1923)
- A Pleasant Journey (1923)
- Giants vs. Yanks (1923)
- Back Stage (1923)
- Her Dangerous Path (1923)
- Stage Fright (1923)
- Wrong Again (1929)
- Double Whoopee (1929)
- The Music Box (1932)
- Sons of the Desert (1933)
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| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gillespie, William |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 24 January 1894 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | 23 June 1938 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
