Movies (Acting Roles)
The Last Hurrah
James Gleason was 76 in The Last Hurrah as 'Cuke Gillen'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958
Money, Women and Guns
James Gleason was 76 in Money, Women and Guns as 'Henry Devers'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1958
Once Upon a Horse...
James Gleason was 76 in Once Upon a Horse... as 'Postmaster'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1958
Rock-a-Bye Baby
James Gleason was 76 in Rock-a-Bye Baby as 'Doc Simpkins'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 1958
Man or Gun
James Gleason was 76 in Man or Gun as 'Sheriff Jim Jackson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1958
No Time at All
James Gleason was 75 in No Time at All as 'Dolph Grimes'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1958
The Female Animal
James Gleason was 75 in The Female Animal as 'Tom Maloney'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1958
Man in the Shadow
James Gleason was 75 in Man in the Shadow as 'Hank James'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1957
Loving You
James Gleason was 75 in Loving You as 'Carl Meade'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957
Spring Reunion
James Gleason was 74 in Spring Reunion as 'Collie'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1957
Star in the Dust
James Gleason was 74 in Star in the Dust as 'Orval Jones'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1956
The Girl Rush
James Gleason was 73 in The Girl Rush as 'Ether Ferguson'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1955
The Night of the Hunter
James Gleason was 73 in The Night of the Hunter as 'Uncle Birdie Steptoe'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1955
Suddenly
James Gleason was 72 in Suddenly as 'Peter 'Pop' Benson'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1954
Hollywood Thrill-Makers
James Gleason was 71 in Hollywood Thrill-Makers as 'Risky Russell'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1954
Forever Female
James Gleason was 71 in Forever Female as 'Eddie Woods'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1953
What Price Glory
James Gleason was 70 in What Price Glory as 'General Cokely'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1952
The Story of Will Rogers
James Gleason was 70 in The Story of Will Rogers as 'Bert Lynn'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1952
We're Not Married!
James Gleason was 70 in We're Not Married! as 'Duffy'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1952
I'll See You in My Dreams
James Gleason was 69 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Fred Townsend'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951
Come Fill the Cup
James Gleason was 69 in Come Fill the Cup as 'Charley Dolan'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1951
Two Gals and a Guy
James Gleason was 69 in Two Gals and a Guy as 'Max Howard'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1951
The Jackpot
James Gleason was 68 in The Jackpot as 'Harry Summers'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1950
Riding High
James Gleason was 67 in Riding High as 'Racing Secretary'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1950
The Yellow Cab Man
James Gleason was 67 in The Yellow Cab Man as 'Mickey Corkins'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1950
Key to the City
James Gleason was 67 in Key to the City as 'Sergeant Hogan'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1950
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
James Gleason was 67 in Miss Grant Takes Richmond as 'Timothy Gleason'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1949
Take One False Step
James Gleason was 67 in Take One False Step as 'Captain Gledhill'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1949
The Life of Riley
James Gleason was 66 in The Life of Riley as 'Gillis'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1949
Bad Boy
James Gleason was 66 in Bad Boy as 'Chief'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1949
The Return of October
James Gleason was 66 in The Return of October as 'Uncle Willie Ramsey'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1948
The Dude Goes West
James Gleason was 66 in The Dude Goes West as 'Sam Briggs'.Movie Released: Sun, May 30 1948
Smart Woman
James Gleason was 65 in Smart Woman as 'Sam Corkle'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1948
Tycoon
James Gleason was 65 in Tycoon as 'Pop Mathews'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1947
The Bishop's Wife
James Gleason was 65 in The Bishop's Wife as 'Sylvester'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1947
Down to Earth
James Gleason was 65 in Down to Earth as 'Max Corkle'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1947
The Homestretch
James Gleason was 64 in The Homestretch as 'Doc Kilborne'.Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1947
Lady Luck
James Gleason was 64 in Lady Luck as 'Sacramento Sam'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1946
Home Sweet Homicide
James Gleason was 64 in Home Sweet Homicide as 'Sgt. O'Hare'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1946
The Well Groomed Bride
James Gleason was 63 in The Well Groomed Bride as 'Captain Hornby'.Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1946
The Hoodlum Saint
James Gleason was 63 in The Hoodlum Saint as 'Snarp'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946
Captain Eddie
James Gleason was 63 in Captain Eddie as 'Tom Clark'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 18 1945
The Clock
James Gleason was 63 in The Clock as 'Al Henry'.Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1945
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
James Gleason was 62 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'McGarrity'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1945
This Man's Navy
James Gleason was 62 in This Man's Navy as 'Jimmy Shannon'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1945
The Keys of the Kingdom
James Gleason was 62 in The Keys of the Kingdom as 'Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Arsenic and Old Lace
James Gleason was 62 in Arsenic and Old Lace as 'Lt. Rooney'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Once Upon a Time
James Gleason was 62 in Once Upon a Time as 'Moke McGillicuddy'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1944
A Guy Named Joe
James Gleason was 61 in A Guy Named Joe as '“Nails” Kilpatrick'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Crash Dive
James Gleason was 60 in Crash Dive as 'Chief Mike 'Mac' McDonnell'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1943
Manila Calling
James Gleason was 60 in Manila Calling as 'Tim O'Rourke'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1942
Tales of Manhattan
James Gleason was 60 in Tales of Manhattan as 'Joe - Mission Aid Society'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1942
Footlight Serenade
James Gleason was 60 in Footlight Serenade as 'Bruce McKay'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1942
The Falcon Takes Over
James Gleason was 60 in The Falcon Takes Over as 'Inspector Mike O'Hara'.Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1942
My Gal Sal
James Gleason was 59 in My Gal Sal as 'Pat Hawley'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
A Date with the Falcon
James Gleason was 59 in A Date with the Falcon as 'Inspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1942
Hay Foot
James Gleason was 59 in Hay Foot as 'Colonel J. A. Barkley'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1942
Babes on Broadway
James Gleason was 59 in Babes on Broadway as 'Thornton Reed'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Breakdowns of 1941
James Gleason was 59 in Breakdowns of 1941 as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
James Gleason was 59 in Nine Lives Are Not Enough as 'Sergeant Daniels'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1941
Tanks a Million
James Gleason was 59 in Tanks a Million as 'Col. 'Spitfire' Barkley'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
James Gleason was 59 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Max Corkle'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Affectionately Yours
James Gleason was 58 in Affectionately Yours as ''Chet' Phillips'.Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1941
Meet John Doe
James Gleason was 58 in Meet John Doe as 'Henry Connell'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941
Earl of Puddlestone
James Gleason was 58 in Earl of Puddlestone as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940
Grandpa Goes To Town
James Gleason was 57 in Grandpa Goes To Town as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1940
Money To Burn
James Gleason was 57 in Money To Burn as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1939
The Covered Trailer
James Gleason was 57 in The Covered Trailer as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939
On Your Toes
James Gleason was 57 in On Your Toes as 'Phil Dolan Sr.'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1939
Should Husbands Work?
James Gleason was 57 in Should Husbands Work? as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1939
My Wife's Relatives
James Gleason was 56 in My Wife's Relatives as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939
Army Girl
James Gleason was 56 in Army Girl as 'Hennessy'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1938
The Higgins Family
James Gleason was 55 in The Higgins Family as 'Joe Higgins'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1938
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
James Gleason was 55 in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round as 'Danny The Duck'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937
Forty Naughty Girls
James Gleason was 55 in Forty Naughty Girls as 'Inspector Oscar Piper'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1937
Cinema Circus
James Gleason was 54 in Cinema Circus as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1937
The Plot Thickens
James Gleason was 54 in The Plot Thickens as 'Oscar Piper'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1936
The Big Game
James Gleason was 54 in The Big Game as 'George Scott'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Don't Turn 'em Loose
James Gleason was 54 in Don't Turn 'em Loose as 'Detective Daniels'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1936
Yours for the Asking
James Gleason was 54 in Yours for the Asking as 'Saratoga'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1936
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
James Gleason was 53 in The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as 'Inspector Corrigan'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936
Murder on a Bridle Path
James Gleason was 53 in Murder on a Bridle Path as 'Police Insp. Oscar Piper'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1936
We're Only Human
James Gleason was 53 in We're Only Human as 'Detective Danny Walsh'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1935
Hot Tip
James Gleason was 53 in Hot Tip as 'Jimmy McGill'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1935
Hollywood Hobbies
James Gleason was 53 in Hollywood Hobbies as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935
West Point of the Air
James Gleason was 52 in West Point of the Air as 'Joe 'Bags''.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1935
Murder on a Honeymoon
James Gleason was 52 in Murder on a Honeymoon as 'Inspector Oscar Piper'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Helldorado
James Gleason was 52 in Helldorado as 'Sam Barnes'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 1935
Murder on the Blackboard
James Gleason was 52 in Murder on the Blackboard as 'Inspector Oscar Piper'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1934
Change of Heart
James Gleason was 51 in Change of Heart as 'Hot Dog Vendor'.Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Search for Beauty
James Gleason was 51 in Search for Beauty as 'Dan Healy'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
The Meanest Gal in Town
James Gleason was 51 in The Meanest Gal in Town as 'Duke Slater'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1934
Hoopla
James Gleason was 51 in Hoopla as 'Jerry'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1933
Orders Is Orders
James Gleason was 51 in Orders Is Orders as 'Ed Waggermeyer'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1933
Clear All Wires!
James Gleason was 50 in Clear All Wires! as 'Lefty Williams'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1933
The Devil Is Driving
James Gleason was 50 in The Devil Is Driving as ''Beef' Evans'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1932
Penguin Pool Murder
James Gleason was 50 in Penguin Pool Murder as 'Police Inspector Oscar Piper'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1932
Yoo-Hoo
James Gleason was 50 in Yoo-Hoo as 'Jimmy Gleason'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 1932
The All-American
James Gleason was 50 in The All-American as 'Chick Knipe'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1932
The Crooked Circle
James Gleason was 50 in The Crooked Circle as 'Arthur Crimmer'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1932
Off His Base
James Gleason was 50 in Off His Base as 'Picture in Opening Credits'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1932
Blondie of the Follies
James Gleason was 50 in Blondie of the Follies as 'Pa McClune'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1932
High Hats and Low Brows
James Gleason was 50 in High Hats and Low Brows as 'Danny Ruff'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1932
Lady and Gent
James Gleason was 50 in Lady and Gent as 'Pin Streaver'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1932
Fast Companions
James Gleason was 50 in Fast Companions as 'Silk Henley'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1932
Rule 'Em and Weep
James Gleason was 49 in Rule 'Em and Weep as 'Spike Mc Gorey'.Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1932
Suicide Fleet
James Gleason was 49 in Suicide Fleet as 'Skeets'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1931
The Big Gamble
James Gleason was 49 in The Big Gamble as 'Fred 'Squint' Dugan'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1931
Sweepstakes
James Gleason was 49 in Sweepstakes as 'Sleepy Jones'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1931
A Free Soul
James Gleason was 49 in A Free Soul as 'Eddie'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1931
It's a Wise Child
James Gleason was 48 in It's a Wise Child as 'Cool Kelly'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1931
Beyond Victory
James Gleason was 48 in Beyond Victory as 'Jim Mobley'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1931
Big Money
James Gleason was 48 in Big Money as 'Tom'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1930
Her Man
James Gleason was 48 in Her Man as 'Steve'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1930
The Matrimonial Bed
James Gleason was 48 in The Matrimonial Bed as 'Gustave Corton'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1930
Dumb-bells in Ermine
James Gleason was 47 in Dumb-bells in Ermine as 'Mike'.Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1930
Swellhead
James Gleason was 47 in Swellhead as 'Johnny Trump'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1930
Puttin' on the Ritz
James Gleason was 47 in Puttin' on the Ritz as 'James 'Jimmy' Tierney'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1930
Don't Believe It
James Gleason was 47 in Don't Believe It as 'Jimmy'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1930
Fairways and Foul
James Gleason was 47 in Fairways and Foul as 'Husband'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1929
Oh, Yeah!
James Gleason was 47 in Oh, Yeah! as 'Dusty'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1929
Meet the Missus
James Gleason was 46 in Meet the Missus as 'Bert La Motte'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1929
The Broadway Melody
James Gleason was 46 in The Broadway Melody as 'Music Publisher (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1929
Polly of the Follies
James Gleason was 39 in Polly of the Follies as 'Paul Gordon'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 1922
