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William Gillespie, actor
Actor

William Gillespie: Movies & Filmography

films
54
on screen
1917–1981
Career at a glance

William Gillespie's Career in Numbers

William Gillespie's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Gillespie works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Step Lively (1917) to A Day of Judgment (1981), and the 1920s were the busiest decade.

William Gillespie Movies by Decade

  1. 1910s 17
  2. 1920s 32
  3. 1930s 2
  4. 1940s 2
  5. 1980s 1

The 1920s were William Gillespie's busiest decade, with 32 films.

William Gillespie Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 43
  • Drama 2
  • Romance 2
  • Horror 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Western 1

Comedy is the genre William Gillespie has worked in most, with 43 films, ahead of drama (2).

William Gillespie Career Milestones

First film
Step Lively 1917
Newest film
A Day of Judgment 1981
54 credits

William Gillespie Filmography: Every Movie

Every film William Gillespie is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 1981 A Day of Judgment (1981) movie poster A Day of Judgment as Mr. Clay · Horror
  2. 1947 They Won’t Believe Me (1947) movie poster They Won’t Believe Me Drama
  3. 1943 Cabin in the Sky (1943) movie poster Cabin in the Sky as Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited) · Fantasy
  4. 1932 The Music Box (1932) movie poster The Music Box as Piano Salesman (uncredited) · Comedy
  5. 1931 Helping Grandma (1931) movie poster Helping Grandma as Billy · Comedy
  6. 1929 Double Whoopee (1929) movie poster Double Whoopee as Hotel manager · Comedy
  7. 1928 Horse Shy (1928) movie poster Horse Shy as Gillroy Gibbs · Comedy
  8. 1926 Bromo and Juliet (1926) movie poster Bromo and Juliet as The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited) · Comedy
  9. 1926 Madame Mystery (1926) movie poster Madame Mystery Comedy
  10. 1926 Wandering Papas (1926) movie poster Wandering Papas as Construction Worker (uncredited) · Comedy
  11. 1925 Moonlight and Noses (1925) movie poster Moonlight and Noses Comedy
  12. 1925 Innocent Husbands (1925) movie poster Innocent Husbands as The Bachelor · Comedy
  13. 1925 Sure-Mike! (1925) movie poster Sure-Mike! as The New Manager · Comedy
  14. 1925 Is Marriage the Bunk? (1925) movie poster Is Marriage the Bunk? as Patent medicine salesman · Comedy
  15. 1925 The Rat’s Knuckles (1925) movie poster The Rat’s Knuckles as Jimmy's rival · Comedy
  16. 1924 The Poor Fish (1924) movie poster The Poor Fish Comedy
  17. 1924 Wide Open Spaces (1924) movie poster Wide Open Spaces Western
  18. 1924 Zeb vs. Paprika (1924) movie poster Zeb vs. Paprika Comedy
  19. 1924 Smithy (1924) movie poster Smithy as The Boss · Comedy
  20. 1923 Scorching Sands (1923) movie poster Scorching Sands as French officer · Comedy
  21. 1923 It’s a Gift (1923) movie poster It’s a Gift as Weller Pump, oil executive · Comedy
  22. 1923 Why Worry? (1923) movie poster Why Worry? as Ship's Officer (uncredited) · Comedy
  23. 1923 Under Two Jags (1923) movie poster Under Two Jags
  24. 1923 White Wings (1923) movie poster White Wings
  25. 1923 Safety Last! (1923) movie poster Safety Last! as General Manager's Assistant (uncredited) · Comedy
  26. 1922 Dr. Jack (1922) movie poster Dr. Jack as Card Player (uncredited) · Romance
  27. 1922 Shine ’Em Up (1922) movie poster Shine ’Em Up as Prison guard · Comedy
  28. 1922 Do Me a Favor (1922) movie poster Do Me a Favor as A Fireman · Comedy
  29. 1921 Fifteen Minutes (1921) movie poster Fifteen Minutes
  30. 1921 Never Weaken (1921) movie poster Never Weaken as The Doctor (uncredited) · Comedy
  31. 1921 Dodge Your Debts (1921) movie poster Dodge Your Debts as Pub Patron · Comedy
  32. 1921 I Do (1921) movie poster I Do as Brother-in-Law (uncredited) · Comedy
  33. 1921 Now or Never (1921) movie poster Now or Never as The Child's Daddy (uncredited) · Comedy
  34. 1920 Number, Please? (1920) movie poster Number, Please? as Cop (uncredited) · Comedy
  35. 1920 Get Out and Get Under (1920) movie poster Get Out and Get Under as Dope Fiend (uncredited) · Comedy
  36. 1920 High and Dizzy (1920) movie poster High and Dizzy as (uncredited) · Comedy
  37. 1920 Haunted Spooks (1920) movie poster Haunted Spooks as The Lawyer (uncredited) · Comedy
  38. 1919 Next Aisle Over (1919) movie poster Next Aisle Over as (uncredited) · Comedy
  39. 1919 Do You Love Your Wife? (1919) movie poster Do You Love Your Wife? as Elmer - the faithless husband
  40. 1918 Take a Chance (1918) movie poster Take a Chance Drama
  41. 1918 That’s Him (1918) movie poster That’s Him Comedy
  42. 1918 Somewhere in Turkey (1918) movie poster Somewhere in Turkey Comedy
  43. 1918 The City Slicker (1918) movie poster The City Slicker Comedy
  44. 1918 Hey There (1918) movie poster Hey There as Actor · Comedy
  45. 1918 It’s a Wild Life (1918) movie poster It’s a Wild Life as Band leader · Comedy
  46. 1918 Look Pleasant, Please (1918) movie poster Look Pleasant, Please as The Photographer (uncredited) · Comedy
  47. 1918 A Gasoline Wedding (1918) movie poster A Gasoline Wedding Comedy
  48. 1917 Step Lively (1917) movie poster Step Lively Comedy
  49. 1917 Bashful (1917) movie poster Bashful Comedy
  50. 1917 Move On (1917) movie poster Move On Comedy
  51. 1917 The Flirt (1917) movie poster The Flirt Comedy
  52. 1917 Bliss (1917) movie poster Bliss as Cop / Violinist · Comedy
  53. 1917 The Immigrant (1917) movie poster The Immigrant as Violinist (uncredited) · Romance
  54. 1917 The Cure (1917) movie poster The Cure as Patient (uncredited) · Comedy
Works with

Who William Gillespie Makes Movies With

The actors and directors William Gillespie shares the most films with. Leo McCarey comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Billy Gilbert (3).

FAQ

William Gillespie: Questions & Answers

How many movies William Gillespie has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has William Gillespie been in?

William Gillespie is credited on 54 films, from 1917 to 1981. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is William Gillespie's newest movie?

The most recent film on William Gillespie's filmography is A Day of Judgment (1981), in the role of Mr. Clay.

Who does William Gillespie work with most often?

William Gillespie shares the most films with Leo McCarey (5 films), Billy Gilbert (3 films) and Albert Austin (2 films).

The Best William Gillespie Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.

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