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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". [ 1][ 2][ 3] 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 ch...
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.
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.
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...
Dec 4, 2022 · From 1984, Morley Safer's profile of the "Great One," Jackie Gleason. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting inve...more.
THE JACKIE GLEASON SHOW-(A Hour Long Comedy-Musical-Variety Show) Produced by the CBS Television Network which ran from 1952-1971.
Aug 2, 2024 · Jackie Gleason (born February 26, 1916, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died June 24, 1987, Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was an American comedian best known for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners.
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 ...
Jun 26, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, 71, who as Ralph Kramden in the TV series, “The Honeymooners,” created one of the enduring comic characters in American showbiz history, died June 24 of cancer of the colon and...
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 ...