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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 ...
Jackie Gleason (1916-1987) Jackie Gleason. 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. By the mid-1950s he had turned to writing original music and recording a series of ...
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Apr 25, 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. Growing up in the slums of Brooklyn, Gleason frequently attended vaudeville shows, a habit that fueled his ...
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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.
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. By the mid-1950s he had turned to writing original music and recording a series of popular and best-selling albums with his orchestra for ...
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- June 24, 1987
- February 26, 1916
A round of golf in the Poconos. In 1934, during the Great Depression when unemployment wavered between 21% and 23%, Jackie Gleason had steady work. Not lucrative, but steady. His resume listed The Majestic, The Central, The Folly and The Halsey Theatres in Brooklyn, while he played Club Miami and the famous Empire Burlesque in Newark.
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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-hitti...
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