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Jackie Gleason (I) (1916–1987)
Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, educated in New York public schools. He was a master of ceremonies in amateur shows, a carnival barker, daredevil driver and a disc jockey., and later a comedian in night clubs. By the mid-1950s he had turned to writing original music and recording a series of popular and best-selling albums with his ...
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Died:(age 71) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
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Actor (49 credits)
1968
Here's Lucy
(TV Series)
Ralph Kramden
Ralph Kramden
- Lucy Visits Jack Benny
(1968)
... Ralph Kramden (uncredited)
1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
the Vast Waistline
the Vast Waistline
- The Big Stomach
(1966)
... the Vast Waistline
1955-1956
The Honeymooners
(TV Series)
Ralph Kramden
Ralph Kramden
- A Man's Pride
(1956)
... Ralph Kramden
- Dial J for Janitor
(1956)
... Ralph Kramden
- The Bensonhurst Bomber
(1956)
... Ralph Kramden
- Alice and the Blonde
(1956)
... Ralph Kramden
- Mind Your Own Business
(1956)
... Ralph Kramden
1953-1955
Studio One
(TV Series)
Uncle Ed / Sam Wheeler / Jerry Giles
Uncle Ed / Sam Wheeler / Jerry Giles
- Uncle Ed and Circumstances
(1955)
... Uncle Ed
- Short Cut
(1954)
... Sam Wheeler
- The Laugh Maker
(1953)
... Jerry Giles
1955
The Jack Benny Program
(TV Series)
Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason
- Jackie Gleason Show
(1955)
... Jackie Gleason
1953-1954
The Red Skelton Show
(TV Series)
Reginald Van Gleason III / Reginald van Gleason III / cameo
Reginald Van Gleason III / Reginald van Gleason III / cameo
- Accidents Will Happen
(1954)
... Reginald Van Gleason III
- The Great White Hunter
(1953)
... Reginald van Gleason III / cameo
1952-1953
The Jackie Gleason Show
(TV Series)
Ralph Kramden / Host / Reginald Van Gleason III / ...
Ralph Kramden / Host / Reginald Van Gleason III / ...
- Ralph's Diet/Alice Plays Cupid
(1953)
... Ralph Kramden
- The Turkey
(1952)
... Host / Reginald Van Gleason III / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmouth) / ...
1949-1950
The Life of Riley
(TV Series)
Chester A. Riley / Chester Riley
Chester A. Riley / Chester Riley
- Five Dollar Bill
(1950)
... Chester A. Riley
- The Banned Book
(1950)
... Chester A. Riley
- Junior and the Bully
(1950)
... Chester A. Riley
- Riley's Quarrel
(1950)
... Chester A. Riley
- South American Job
(1950)
... Chester A. Riley
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Music department (10 credits)
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Soundtrack (20 credits)
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Director (4 credits)
Director (4 credits)
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Self (52 credits)
Self (52 credits)
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Archive footage (47 credits)
Archive footage (47 credits)
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He acted in Nat Perrin's play, "Hellzapoppin'," at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Biographical Movies | 3 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 3 Interviews | 9 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Jackie C. GleasonHeight:
5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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The worst thing you can do with money is save it. See more »Trivia:
Was a mentor and frequent drinking buddy of Frank Sinatra. It was Gleason who first introduced Sinatra to Jack Daniels whiskey, which became Sinatra's signature drink. See more »Trademark:
Short, stocky build See more »Nickname:
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