As Actor
Nothing in Common
1986
5.8
Jackie Gleason
Acting
Birth Date
February 26, 1916
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Date of Death
June 24, 1987
Biography
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) 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).
Complete Filmography
As Actor
Izzy & Moe
1985
4.0
As Actor
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
1983
4.4
As Actor
The Sting II
1983
4.7
As Actor
The Toy
1982
5.9
As Actor
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
5.5
As Actor
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
7.0
As Actor
Mr. Billion
1977
5.5
As Actor
Three for Two
1975
3.0
As Actor
How to Commit Marriage
1969
4.8
As Actor
Skidoo
1968
4.8
As Actor
Soldier in the Rain
1963
6.3
As Actor
Papa's Delicate Condition
1963
5.4
As Actor, As Writer
Gigot
1962
7.5
As Actor
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
7.2
As Actor
The Hustler
1961
7.7
As Actor
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
5.3
As Actor
The Desert Hawk
1950
5.1
As Actor
Lady Gangster
1942
5.5