James Gleason (I) (1882–1959) |
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James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius, who were both in the theatre. He was married to Lucile Gleason (born Lucile Webster), and had a son, Russell Gleason. As a young man James fought in the Spanish-American War. After the war he joined the stock company at the Liberty Theater in Oakland, California, which his...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 76) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (165 credits)
1958
Days Of Wine & Roses - Cliff Robertson & Piper Laurie, "Playhouse 90" Original TV Version
(TV Series)
Dolph Grimes
Dolph Grimes
- No Time at All
(1958)
... Dolph Grimes
1958
The Real McCoys - The Lost Episode
(TV Series)
Joe Johnson
Joe Johnson
- The Matchmaker
(1958)
... Joe Johnson
1956-1957
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Howard Fieldstone / Mr. Jorgy
Howard Fieldstone / Mr. Jorgy
- The End of Indian Summer
(1957)
... Howard Fieldstone
- Kill with Kindness
(1956)
... Mr. Jorgy
1956
The Millionaire
(TV Series)
Charles Hartford Simpson
Charles Hartford Simpson
- The Charles Hartford Simpson Story
(1956)
... Charles Hartford Simpson
1956
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(TV Series)
The Delicatessen Clerk
The Delicatessen Clerk
- Watching Thorny's House
(1956)
... The Delicatessen Clerk
1953-1956
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Cal
Cal
- Try Me for Size
(1956)
... Cal
- Sweet Talk Me, Jackson
(1953)
1955
Damon Runyon Theater
(TV Series)
Spider McCoy
Spider McCoy
- Dog About Town
(1955)
... Spider McCoy
- The Big Umbrella
(1955)
... Spider McCoy
1953-1955
The Life of Riley
(TV Series)
Pa Riley / Mike Riley
Pa Riley / Mike Riley
- Brotherhood of the B.P.L.A.
(1955)
... Pa Riley
- Chicken Ranch
(1955)
... Mike Riley
- Destination Brooklyn
(1954)
... Mike Riley
- Riley's Family Reunion
(1953)
... Pa Riley
1955
The Stu Erwin Show
(TV Series)
Uncle Matt
Uncle Matt
- The Matchmakers
(1955)
... Uncle Matt (as Jimmy Gleason)
1954
The Colgate Comedy Hour
(TV Series)
Sergeant Humphrey Wiggins
Sergeant Humphrey Wiggins
- Let's Face It
(1954)
... Sergeant Humphrey Wiggins
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Writer (28 credits)
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Director (4 credits)
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Additional Crew (2 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Script and Continuity Department (1 credit)
Script and Continuity Department (1 credit)
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Self (9 credits)
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Stage: Wrote (w/George Abbott) "The Fall Guy" on Broadway. Comedy/melodrama. Written by James Gleason and George Abbott. Eltinge 42nd Street Theatre: 10 Mar 1925-Jun 1925 (closing date unknown/95 performances). Cast: Joseph Baird, Joseph R. Garry (as "Keefe"), Henry Mortimer (as "Charles Newton"), Beatrice Noyes (as "Bertha Quinlan"),... See more »Alternate Names:
Jimmy GleasonHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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