JACKIE GLEASON
Jackie Gleason
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 26, 1916
Deathday: June 24, 1987
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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. The series originated in New York City, but videotaping moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.
Filmography
Starring
Self - Actor (archive footage)
2019·
Mike Wallace Is HereSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Ralph Kramden
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1986·
Nothing in CommonMax Basner
1985·
Izzy & MoeIzzy Einstein
Ernest Johnson
Buford T. Justice
1983·
The Sting IIFargo Gondorff
1982·
The ToyUlysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
Self
Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
Ralph Kramden
Ralph Kramden
Ralph Kramden
1977·
Mr. BillionJohn Cutler
Sheriff Buford T. Justice
Self - Guest
Self (archive footage)
Ralph Kramden
1975·
Three for TwoHerb / Fred / Mike
Self
Self
1970·
How Do I Love Thee?Stanley Waltz
Walter Hollander
Oliver Poe
1968·
Here's LucyRalph Kramden (uncredited)
1968·
SkidooTough Tony Banks
1968·
The Movie OrgySelf (archive footage)
Self - Host
Jack Griffith
1963·
Soldier in the RainMaxwell Slaughter
Himself
Maish Rennick
1962·
GigotGigot
Self - Co-Host
Host
Self
1961·
The HustlerMinnesota Fats
1960·
The Fabulous FiftiesSelf
Self
1958·
Small WorldSelf
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1955·
The HoneymoonersRalph Kramden
1951·
The Red Skelton ShowReginald van Gleason III
1950·
What's My Line?Self
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
Jackie Gleason
Self
1950·
The Desert HawkAladdin
1949·
Cavalcade of StarsFenwick Babbitt
1949·
The Life of RileyChester A. Riley
1948·
Studio OneUncle Eddie Doyle, Sam Wheeler, Jerry Giles
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1942·
Orchestra WivesBen Beck
1942·
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!Hank
1942·
Escape from CrimeEvans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
1942·
Larceny, Inc.Hobart
Commissioner (uncredited)
Starchy
1942·
Lady GangsterWilson
Cliff (uncredited)
1941·
Navy Blues'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Production
2005·
The HoneymoonersOriginal Series Creator
2004·
The Wool CapStory
1998·
Miodowe lataOriginal Series Creator
1985·
Izzy & MoeOriginal Music Composer
Director
Original Music Composer, Director
Director
Director
Writer
1962·
GigotOriginal Music Composer, Writer
Story
1955·
The HoneymoonersCreator, Production Supervisor, Producer
1954·
Stage ShowCreator, Producer