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Find a Grave Memorial ID: 4518. Source citation. Actor. Born in New York City, he was a popular character performer for three decades appearing in over 150 films. Joined US Army at the age of 16, serving in the Philippines during the Spanish American War.
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Actor. Born the son of actors Lucile and James Gleason, he...
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James Austin Gleason (May 23, 1882 – April 12, 1959) was an American actor, playwright and screenwriter born in New York City. Gleason often portrayed "tough-talking, world-weary guys with a secret heart-of-gold."
Character actor, James Gleason, was born James Austin Gleason on May 23, 1882 in New York City, NY. Gleason died at the age of 76 on Apr 12, 1959 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles and was laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Los Angeles County, CA.
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James Gleason. Actor. Born in New York City, he was a popular character performer for three decades appearing in over 150 films. After serving in World War I, he began performing on Broadway and made his film debut in “Count of Ten” (1928).
Discover life events, stories and photos about James Victor Gleason (1897–1955) of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
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U.S. Veteran, Civil War James Gleason died at his residence seven miles east of Hennepin, Tuesday, July 25, 1899, aged 90 years, 4 months and 11 days. Deceased has suffered from the infirmities of old age for several days, but the end came peacefully and painless.
James Gleason passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2023, after a year-long battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on August 2, 1958, the third child of James and Winifred (Dyer)... View Obituary & Service Information