
Jackie Gleason
- Date of Birth: 1916-02-26
- Date of Death: 1987-06-24
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
John Herbert Gleason 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 kn... John Herbert Gleason 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 The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. The series originated in New York City, but videotaping moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there. Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in 1961's The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman) and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series from 1977 to 1983 (co-starring Burt Reynolds).

A Bing Crosby Christmas
Music, Documentary, Comedy • 1998 January

The Hustler: The Inside Story
Documentary • 2002 January

Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
Comedy • 1994 June

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Documentary • 2001 February

The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
Comedy • 1977 November

The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
Comedy • 1978 February

Pioneers of Primetime
Documentary • 2005 November

The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
Comedy • 2025 July

The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
Comedy • 1976 February

Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work
Documentary • 2006 March