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John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer also known as "The Great One".
Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. 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.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Jackie Gleason, American comedian best known for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. His notable movies included The Hustler (1961), for which he earned an Academy Award nomination, and Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962).
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Jun 25, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, the roly-poly comedian, actor and musician who was one of the leading entertainment stars of the 1950's and 60's, died last night of cancer at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He...
Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. 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.
- Music Department, Actor, Writer
- June 24, 1987
- February 26, 1916
Jackie Gleason Biography. Christened “The Great One” by Orson Welles after a long and liquid night on the town, Jackie Gleason embraced all that the title implied. His penchant for fine food, generously poured scotch and beautiful women; his ability to dominate a room, a stage or the screen; his taste for custom-made suits, monogrammed ...
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Oct 12, 2020 · Jackie Gleason died on June 24, 1987, at the premature age of 71. Gleason had been suffering from multiple health issues for years but endeavored to keep that fact a secret from the public. Nevertheless, his years of hard partying, voracious alcohol consumption, and extravagant eating inevitably caught up with him.
