Jackie Gleason
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA — Feb 26 1916• Died Jun 24 1987
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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. 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 B…
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Jackie Gleason's Credits
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Studio One
Jerry Giles
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
What's My Line?
Self
The Jack Benny Program
Jackie Gleason
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
The Captain and Tennille
Self - Guest
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
The Honeymooners
Ralph Kramden
Miodowe lata
Writing
The Hustler
Minnesota Fats
John Candy: I Like Me
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Smokey and the Bandit
Sheriff Buford T. Justice
The Life of Riley
Chester A. Riley
The Sting II
Fargo Gondorff
The Toy
Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
Smokey and the Bandit II
Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
The Jackie Gleason Show
Self - Host
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
The Desert Hawk
Aladdin
Skidoo
Tough Tony Banks
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Buford T. Justice
Nothing in Common
Max Basner
All Through the Night
Starchy
Mr. Billion
John Cutler
The Fabulous Fifties
Self
Larceny, Inc.
Hobart
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Maish Rennick
Soldier in the Rain
Maxwell Slaughter
Navy Blues
'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Cavalcade of Stars
Fenwick Babbitt
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Papa's Delicate Condition
Jack Griffith
Escape from Crime
Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Steel Against the Sky
Cliff (uncredited)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
Orchestra Wives
Ben Beck
The Wool Cap
Writing
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
Hank
Gigot
Gigot
Pioneers of Primetime
How Do I Love Thee?
Stanley Waltz
A Bing Crosby Christmas
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Self (archive footage)
Lady Gangster
Wilson
How to Commit Marriage
Oliver Poe
Izzy & Moe
Izzy Einstein
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Self
Don't Drink the Water
Walter Hollander
Three for Two
Herb / Fred / Mike
Stage Show
Production
Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work
Self (archive footage)
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
Ernest Johnson
Springtime in the Rockies
Commissioner (uncredited)
The Hustler: The Inside Story
Self (archive footage)
The Honeymooners Christmas Special
Ralph Kramden
You're in the Picture
Host
The Million Dollar Incident
Self
The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
Ralph Kramden
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
Ralph Kramden
The Very Best of the Honeymooners
Ralph Kramden
The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
Ralph Kramden
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter