Biography
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 β 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.
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).
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Filmography
all 64
Movies 45
self 24
TV Shows 19
Writer 1
Producer 1
Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)
The David Susskind Show: Give 'em Hell Harry (2012)
The Wool Cap (2004)
The Hustler: The Inside Story (2002)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 2 (2001)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1 (2001)
The Very Best of the Honeymooners (2000)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)
A Bing Crosby Christmas (1998)
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters (1994)
Jackie Gleason: The Great One (1988)
Nothing in Common (1986)
Izzy & Moe (1985)
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (1983)
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983)
The Sting II (1983)
The Toy (1982)
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds (1981)
Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
Mr. Billion (1977)
The Captain and Tennille (1976)
Three for Two (1975)
Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974)
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973)
How Do I Love Thee? (1970)
Don't Drink the Water (1969)
How to Commit Marriage (1969)
Skidoo (1968)
The Movie Orgy (1968)
The Jackie Gleason Show (1966)
Soldier in the Rain (1963)
Papa's Delicate Condition (1963)
Gigot (1962)
Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine (1962)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
The Hustler (1961)
You're in the Picture (1961)
The Fabulous Fifties (1960)
The David Susskind Show (1959)
The Honeymooners (1955)
Stage Show (1954)
The Honeymooners: The Christmas Party (1953)
The Jack Benny Program (1950)
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
The Desert Hawk (1950)
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
What's My Line? (1950)
The Herb Shriner Show (1949)
The Life of Riley (1949)
Cavalcade of Stars (1949)
Studio One (1948)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
Springtime in the Rockies (1942)
Orchestra Wives (1942)
Escape from Crime (1942)
Larceny, Inc. (1942)
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! (1942)
Lady Gangster (1942)
All Through the Night (1942)
Steel Against the Sky (1941)
Navy Blues (1941)
The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1916-02-26
Deathday1987-06-24 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States of America
RelationshipsMarilyn Taylor (1975-12-16 - 1987-06-24)
ChildrenLinda Miller
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsHerbert Walton Gleason Jr., John Herbert Gleason, Jackie C. Gleason
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Peabody Awards
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