Jackie Gleason

Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr. , baptized as John Herbert "Jackie" Gleason, (February 26, 1916–June 24, 1987) was an American comedian, actor and musician. He was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy style, especially by his character Ralph Kramden on the sitcom The Honeymooners. His most noted film role was Minnesota Fats in The Hustler. Gleason was born at 364 Chauncey Street in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. His parents, both from Faran... more

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  • Feb 26, 1916

Date of death:

  • Jun 24, 1987 (age 71 years)

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  • J. Gleason,
  • Herbert John Gleason
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The Honeymooners

The Honeymooners is a situation comedy television show that was created by Marvin Marx, and shot before a live audience which debuted as a half-hour series on...

Stage Show

Stage Show was a popular CBS-TV music variety show originally hosted on alternate weeks by big band leaders and brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Produced by...
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  • 1.778 m (5.833 ft )

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