Jackie Gleason
American comedian and actor (1916–1987)
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Jackie Gleason was an American comedian and actor who lived from 1916 to 1987 and became one of the most popular entertainers of his era. He is remembered as a pioneering figure in television comedy whose performances and characters left a lasting impact on American popular culture.
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- Born
- 1916
- Died
- 1987
- Works
- 2
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- Take me along
- The honeymooners
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Acting · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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…
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- John Candy: I Like Me — Self - Actor (archive footage)2025
- Mike Wallace Is Here — Self (archive footage)2019
- Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work — Self (archive footage)2006
- Pioneers of Primetime2005
- The Hustler: The Inside Story — Self (archive footage)2002
- The Honeymooners Holiday Classics — Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited)2002
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Herbert John Gleason (born Herbert Walton Gleason Jr.; February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American comedian, actor, writer, and composer also known 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 filming moved to Miami Beach, Florida, in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.
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