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Jackie Gleason
Actor

Jackie Gleason

26 Feb 1916Born
24 Jun 1987Died
71Age at death
47Credits

Biography

John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer known affectionately as "The Great One". He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970.

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The series originated in New York City, but videotaping moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.

Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in 1961's The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman) and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series from 1977 to 1983 (co-starring Burt Reynolds).

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2005Pioneers of PrimetimeFilm
  2. 2002The Honeymooners Holiday ClassicsFilm: Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited)
  3. 2000The Very Best of the HoneymoonersFilm: Ralph Kramden
  4. 1994Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of CharactersFilm: Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
  5. 1986Nothing in CommonFilm: Max Basner
  6. 1985Izzy & MoeFilm: Izzy Einstein
  7. 1983Mr. Halpern and Mr. JohnsonFilm: Ernest Johnson
  8. 1983Smokey and the Bandit Part 3Film: Buford T. Justice
  9. 1983The Sting IIFilm: Fargo Gondorff
  10. 1982The ToyFilm: Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
  11. 1980Smokey and the Bandit IIFilm: Buford T. Justice / Reginald Van Justice / Gaylord Justice
  12. 1978The Honeymooners Christmas SpecialFilm: Ralph Kramden, Director
  13. 1978The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine SpecialFilm: Ralph Kramden, Director
  14. 1977The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas CarolFilm: Ralph Kramden, Director
  15. 1977Smokey and the BanditFilm: Buford T. Justice
  16. 1977Mr. BillionFilm: John Cutler
  17. 1976Bob Hope's World of ComedyFilm: (archive footage)
  18. 1976The Honeymooners Specials: Second HoneymoonFilm: Ralph Kramden, Director
  19. 1975Three for TwoFilm: Herb / Fred / Mike
  20. 1970How Do I Love Thee?Film: Stanley Waltz
  21. 1969Don't Drink the WaterFilm: Walter Hollander
  22. 1969How to Commit MarriageFilm: Oliver Poe
  23. 1968SkidooFilm: Tough Tony Banks
  24. 1968Here's LucySeries: Ralph Kramden (uncredited) (1 episode)
  25. 1963Soldier in the RainFilm: Maxwell Slaughter
  26. 1963Papa's Delicate ConditionFilm: Jack Griffith
  27. 1962GigotFilm: Gigot, Writer
  28. 1962Requiem for a HeavyweightFilm: Maish Rennick
  29. 1961The HustlerFilm: Minnesota Fats
  30. 1961You're in the PictureSeries: Host (2 episodes)
  31. 1955The HoneymoonersSeries: Ralph Kramden, Creator (39 episodes)
  32. 1954Stage ShowSeries: Creator
  33. 1952The Jackie Gleason ShowSeries: Writer
  34. 1950The Jack Benny ProgramSeries: Jackie Gleason (1 episode)
  35. 1950The Desert HawkFilm: Aladdin
  36. 1949The Life of RileySeries: Chester A. Riley (26 episodes)
  37. 1949Cavalcade of StarsSeries: Fenwick Babbitt (49 episodes)
  38. 1948Studio OneSeries: Jerry Giles, Sam Wheeler, Uncle Eddie Doyle (1 episode)
  39. 1942Springtime in the RockiesFilm: Commissioner (uncredited)
  40. 1942Orchestra WivesFilm: Ben Beck
  41. 1942Escape from CrimeFilm: Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
  42. 1942Larceny, Inc.Film: Hobart
  43. 1942Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!Film: Hank
  44. 1942Lady GangsterFilm: Wilson
  45. 1942All Through the NightFilm: Starchy
  46. 1941Steel Against the SkyFilm: Cliff (uncredited)
  47. 1941Navy BluesFilm: 'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)

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