John Herbert Gleason was an American comedian, actor, writer, composer and conductor. Developing a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his bus driver Ralph Kramden character in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. After originating in New York City, filming moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.
Jackie Gleason
Active - 1941 - 2020 |
Birth - Feb 26, 1916 |
Death - Jun 24, 1987 |
Genres - Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Romance, Crime
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Subgenres - Comedy Drama, Musical, Romantic Comedy, Christmas Film, Action Comedy Film
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"Mr. Miami Beach", "The Abdominal Showman", "The Great One", Herbert Walton Gleason Jr., Jackie C. Gleason-
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