Portrait of Jackie Gleason

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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Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Jackie Gleason would have been no older than
71 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
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)'.
Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of The Hustler: The Inside Story
The Hustler: The Inside Story
Jackie Gleason would have been no older than
71 in The Hustler: The Inside Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
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)'.
Thu, Feb 22 2001
Poster of The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
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)'.
Thu, Feb 22 2001
Poster of The Very Best of the Honeymooners
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'.
Tue, Nov 07 2000
Poster of The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
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)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of A Bing Crosby Christmas
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Jackie Gleason would have been no older than
71 in A Bing Crosby Christmas
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
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)'.
Thu, Jun 02 1994
Poster of Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Jackie Gleason would have been no older than
71 in Jackie Gleason: The Great One
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Nothing in Common
Nothing in Common
Jackie Gleason was
70 in Nothing in Common
as 'Max Basner'.
Tue, Jul 29 1986
Poster of Izzy & Moe
Izzy & Moe
Jackie Gleason was
69 in Izzy & Moe
as 'Izzy Einstein'.
Mon, Sep 23 1985
Poster of Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
Jackie Gleason was
67 in Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
as 'Ernest Johnson'.
Tue, Aug 23 1983
Poster of Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Jackie Gleason was
67 in Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
as 'Buford T. Justice'.
Fri, Aug 12 1983
Poster of The Sting II
The Sting II
Jackie Gleason was
66 in The Sting II
as 'Fargo Gondorff'.
Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of The Toy
The Toy
Jackie Gleason was
66 in The Toy
as 'Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates'.
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Jackie Gleason was
65 in All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 13 1981
Poster of Smokey and the Bandit II
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'.
Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
Jackie Gleason was
61 in The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
as 'Ralph Kramden'.
Mon, Feb 13 1978
Poster of Smokey and the Bandit
Smokey and the Bandit
Jackie Gleason was
61 in Smokey and the Bandit
as 'Sheriff Buford T. Justice'.
Thu, May 26 1977
Poster of Mr. Billion
Mr. Billion
Jackie Gleason was
61 in Mr. Billion
as 'John Cutler'.
Thu, Mar 03 1977
Poster of The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
Jackie Gleason was
59 in The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
as 'Ralph Kramden'.
Mon, Feb 02 1976
Poster of Three for Two
Three for Two
Jackie Gleason was
59 in Three for Two
as 'Herb / Fred / Mike'.
Wed, Dec 03 1975
Poster of How Do I Love Thee?
How Do I Love Thee?
Jackie Gleason was
54 in How Do I Love Thee?
as 'Stanley Waltz'.
Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of Don't Drink the Water
Don't Drink the Water
Jackie Gleason was
53 in Don't Drink the Water
as 'Walter Hollander'.
Tue, Nov 11 1969
Poster of How to Commit Marriage
How to Commit Marriage
Jackie Gleason was
53 in How to Commit Marriage
as 'Oliver Poe'.
Mon, Jul 07 1969
Poster of Skidoo
Skidoo
Jackie Gleason was
52 in Skidoo
as 'Tough Tony Banks'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Jackie Gleason was
51 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Soldier in the Rain
Soldier in the Rain
Jackie Gleason was
47 in Soldier in the Rain
as 'Maxwell Slaughter'.
Wed, Nov 27 1963
Poster of Papa's Delicate Condition
Papa's Delicate Condition
Jackie Gleason was
47 in Papa's Delicate Condition
as 'Jack Griffith'.
Wed, Mar 06 1963
Poster of Gigot
Gigot
Jackie Gleason was
46 in Gigot
as 'Gigot'.
Thu, Nov 01 1962
Poster of Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Jackie Gleason was
46 in Requiem for a Heavyweight
as 'Maish Rennick'.
Tue, Oct 16 1962
Poster of The Hustler
The Hustler
Jackie Gleason was
45 in The Hustler
as 'Minnesota Fats'.
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of The Fabulous Fifties
The Fabulous Fifties
Jackie Gleason was
43 in The Fabulous Fifties
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 22 1960
Poster of The Desert Hawk
The Desert Hawk
Jackie Gleason was
34 in The Desert Hawk
as 'Aladdin'.
Sat, Aug 05 1950
Poster of Springtime in the Rockies
Springtime in the Rockies
Jackie Gleason was
26 in Springtime in the Rockies
as 'Commissioner (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 06 1942
Poster of Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
Jackie Gleason was
26 in Orchestra Wives
as 'Ben Beck'.
Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime
Jackie Gleason was
26 in Escape from Crime
as 'Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)'.
Sat, Jul 25 1942
Poster of Larceny, Inc.
Larceny, Inc.
Jackie Gleason was
26 in Larceny, Inc.
as 'Hobart'.
Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
Jackie Gleason was
26 in Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
as 'Hank'.
Thu, Apr 02 1942
Poster of Lady Gangster
Lady Gangster
Jackie Gleason was
26 in Lady Gangster
as 'Wilson'.
Wed, Apr 01 1942
Poster of All Through the Night
All Through the Night
Jackie Gleason was
25 in All Through the Night
as 'Starchy'.
Sat, Jan 10 1942
Poster of Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky
Jackie Gleason was
25 in Steel Against the Sky
as 'Cliff (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 13 1941
Poster of Navy Blues
Navy Blues
Jackie Gleason was
25 in Navy Blues
as ''Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)'.
Sat, Sep 13 1941
Poster of The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
Jackie Gleason will be
71+ in The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
as 'Ralph Kramden'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Captain and Tennille
The Captain and Tennille
Jackie Gleason was
60+ in The Captain and Tennille
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Jackie Gleason was
58+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Jackie Gleason was
57+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of The Jackie Gleason Show
The Jackie Gleason Show
Jackie Gleason was
50+ in The Jackie Gleason Show
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jackie Gleason was
46+ in Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Jackie Gleason was
45+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of You're in the Picture
You're in the Picture
Jackie Gleason was
44+ in You're in the Picture
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1961
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
Jackie Gleason was
42+ in The David Susskind Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959
Poster of The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners
Jackie Gleason was
39+ in The Honeymooners
as 'Ralph Kramden'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Jackie Gleason was
35+ in The Red Skelton Show
as 'Reginald van Gleason III / cameo'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Jackie Gleason was
34+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Jackie Gleason'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Jackie Gleason was
34+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Jackie Gleason was
34+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Jackie Gleason was
33+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Life of Riley
The Life of Riley
Jackie Gleason was
33+ in The Life of Riley
as 'Chester A. Riley'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1949
Poster of Cavalcade of Stars
Cavalcade of Stars
Jackie Gleason was
33+ in Cavalcade of Stars
as 'Fenwick Babbitt'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 04 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Jackie Gleason was
32+ in Studio One
as 'Jerry Giles, Sam Wheeler, Uncle Eddie Doyle'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Jackie Gleason was
32+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Comedian, Self / The Poor Soul / Fenwick Babbitt / Ralph Kramden, Self, Self / The Poor Soul / Ralph Kramden, Ralph Kramden / The Poor Soul, Self - Guest Host, Self / The Poor Soul'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948