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Jackie Gleason

Bio: 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

Born: Sat, Feb 26 1916

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jun 24 1987

Jackie Gleason is 71 years old

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Mike Wallace Is Here

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in Mike Wallace Is Here as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2019

The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made as 'Buford T. Justice (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2004

The Hustler: The Inside Story

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in The Hustler: The Inside Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 2001

The Very Best of the Honeymooners

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in The Very Best of the Honeymooners as 'Ralph Kramden'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2000

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self - Roastee (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998

A Bing Crosby Christmas

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in A Bing Crosby Christmas as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998

Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters as 'Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1994

Jackie Gleason: The Great One

Jackie Gleason would have been no older than 71 in Jackie Gleason: The Great One as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988

Nothing in Common

Jackie Gleason was 70 in Nothing in Common as 'Max Basner'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 1986

Izzy & Moe

Jackie Gleason was 69 in Izzy & Moe as 'Izzy Einstein'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 1985

Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson

Jackie Gleason was 67 in Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson as 'Ernest Johnson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 23 1983

Smokey and the Bandit Part 3

Jackie Gleason was 67 in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 as 'Buford T. Justice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1983

The Sting II

Jackie Gleason was 66 in The Sting II as 'Fargo Gondorff'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983

The Toy

Jackie Gleason was 66 in The Toy as 'Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982

All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

Jackie Gleason was 65 in All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1981

Smokey and the Bandit II

Jackie Gleason was 64 in Smokey and the Bandit II as 'Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980

The Honeymooners Christmas Special

Jackie Gleason was 62 in The Honeymooners Christmas Special as 'Ralph Kramden'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1978

The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special

Jackie Gleason was 61 in The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special as 'Ralph Kramden'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1978

The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol

Jackie Gleason was 61 in The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol as 'Ralph Kramden'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 1977

Smokey and the Bandit

Jackie Gleason was 61 in Smokey and the Bandit as 'Sheriff Buford T. Justice'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1977

Mr. Billion

Jackie Gleason was 61 in Mr. Billion as 'John Cutler'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1977

The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon

Jackie Gleason was 59 in The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon as 'Ralph Kramden'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1976

Three for Two

Jackie Gleason was 59 in Three for Two as 'Herb / Fred / Mike'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1975

How Do I Love Thee?

Jackie Gleason was 54 in How Do I Love Thee? as 'Stanley Waltz'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1970

Don't Drink the Water

Jackie Gleason was 53 in Don't Drink the Water as 'Walter Hollander'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1969

How to Commit Marriage

Jackie Gleason was 53 in How to Commit Marriage as 'Oliver Poe'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1969

Skidoo

Jackie Gleason was 52 in Skidoo as 'Tough Tony Banks'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968

The Movie Orgy

Jackie Gleason was 51 in The Movie Orgy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Soldier in the Rain

Jackie Gleason was 47 in Soldier in the Rain as 'Maxwell Slaughter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1963

Papa's Delicate Condition

Jackie Gleason was 47 in Papa's Delicate Condition as 'Jack Griffith'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1963

Gigot

Jackie Gleason was 46 in Gigot as 'Gigot'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1962

Requiem for a Heavyweight

Jackie Gleason was 46 in Requiem for a Heavyweight as 'Maish Rennick'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1962

The Hustler

Jackie Gleason was 45 in The Hustler as 'Minnesota Fats'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1961

The Fabulous Fifties

Jackie Gleason was 43 in The Fabulous Fifties as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1960

The Desert Hawk

Jackie Gleason was 34 in The Desert Hawk as 'Aladdin'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1950

Springtime in the Rockies

Jackie Gleason was 26 in Springtime in the Rockies as 'Commissioner (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1942

Orchestra Wives

Jackie Gleason was 26 in Orchestra Wives as 'Ben Beck'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942

Escape from Crime

Jackie Gleason was 26 in Escape from Crime as 'Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1942

Larceny, Inc.

Jackie Gleason was 26 in Larceny, Inc. as 'Hobart'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!

Jackie Gleason was 26 in Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! as 'Hank'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942

Lady Gangster

Jackie Gleason was 26 in Lady Gangster as 'Wilson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1942

All Through the Night

Jackie Gleason was 25 in All Through the Night as 'Starchy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1942

Steel Against the Sky

Jackie Gleason was 25 in Steel Against the Sky as 'Cliff (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1941

Navy Blues

Jackie Gleason was 25 in Navy Blues as ''Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1941

The Honeymooners Holiday Classics

Jackie Gleason will be 71+ in The Honeymooners Holiday Classics as 'Ralph Kramden'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Captain and Tennille

Jackie Gleason was 60+ in The Captain and Tennille as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Jackie Gleason was 58+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Jackie Gleason was 57+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973

The Jackie Gleason Show

Jackie Gleason was 50+ in The Jackie Gleason Show as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine

Jackie Gleason was 46+ in Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Jackie Gleason was 45+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

You're in the Picture

Jackie Gleason was 44+ in You're in the Picture as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1961

The David Susskind Show

Jackie Gleason was 42+ in The David Susskind Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959

Tony Awards

Jackie Gleason was 40+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

The Honeymooners

Jackie Gleason was 39+ in The Honeymooners as 'Ralph Kramden'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1955

The Red Skelton Show

Jackie Gleason was 35+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Reginald van Gleason III / cameo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951

The Jack Benny Program

Jackie Gleason was 34+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Jackie Gleason'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Jackie Gleason was 34+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

The Bob Hope Show

Jackie Gleason was 34+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

What's My Line?

Jackie Gleason was 33+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Life of Riley

Jackie Gleason was 33+ in The Life of Riley as 'Chester A. Riley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1949

Cavalcade of Stars

Jackie Gleason was 33+ in Cavalcade of Stars as 'Fenwick Babbitt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 04 1949

Studio One

Jackie Gleason was 32+ in Studio One as 'Jerry Giles, Sam Wheeler, Uncle Eddie Doyle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

Jackie Gleason was 32+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948