7.7
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Acting
Jackie Gleason
- Born
- Died
- (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 76 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
7.0
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit
5.5
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit II
5.9
Movie
The Toy
4.4
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
5.9
Movie
Nothing in Common
7.2
Movie
Requiem for a Heavyweight
6.7
Movie
All Through the Night
4.1
Movie
The Honeymooners
7.4
TV
The Honeymooners
5.5
Movie
Mr. Billion
4.8
Movie
The Sting II
7.1
Movie
Larceny, Inc.
4.7
Movie
Skidoo
5.7
Movie
Lady Gangster
6.5
Movie
Soldier in the Rain
7.6
Movie
Gigot
5.5
Movie
Papa's Delicate Condition
Acting credits 72
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me Film | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2006 | Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Pioneers of Primetime Film | |
| 2002 | The Honeymooners Holiday Classics Film | Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2002 | The Hustler: The Inside Story Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1 Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2 Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2000 | The Very Best of the Honeymooners Film | Ralph Kramden |
| 1998 | A Bing Crosby Christmas Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Film | Self - Roastee (archive footage) |
| 1994 | Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters Film | Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage) |
| 1988 | Jackie Gleason: The Great One Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | Nothing in Common Film | Max Basner |
| 1985 | Izzy & Moe Film | Izzy Einstein |
| 1983 | Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson Film | Ernest Johnson |
| 1983 | Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 Film | Buford T. Justice |
| 1983 | The Sting II Film | Fargo Gondorff |
| 1982 | The Toy Film | Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates |
| 1981 | All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds Film | Self |
| 1980 | Smokey and the Bandit II Film | Buford T. Justice / Reginald Van Justice / Gaylord Justice |
| 1978 | The Honeymooners Christmas Special Film | Ralph Kramden |
| 1978 | The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special Film | Ralph Kramden |
| 1977 | The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol Film | Ralph Kramden |
| 1977 | Smokey and the Bandit Film | Buford T. Justice |
| 1977 | Mr. Billion Film | John Cutler |
| 1976 | Bob Hope's World of Comedy Film | (archive footage) |
| 1976 | The Captain and Tennille TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1976 | The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon Film | Ralph Kramden |
| 1975 | Three for Two Film | Herb / Fred / Mike |
| 1974 | Tony Orlando and Dawn TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1970 | How Do I Love Thee? Film | Stanley Waltz |
| 1969 | Don't Drink the Water Film | Walter Hollander |
| 1969 | How to Commit Marriage Film | Oliver Poe |
| 1968 | Skidoo Film | Tough Tony Banks |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy TV | Ralph Kramden (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1963 | Soldier in the Rain Film | Maxwell Slaughter |
| 1963 | Papa's Delicate Condition Film | Jack Griffith |
| 1962 | Gigot Film | Gigot |
| 1962 | Requiem for a Heavyweight Film | Maish Rennick |
| 1962 | Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine TV | Himself (124 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Host (2 ep) |
| 1961 | The Hustler Film | Minnesota Fats |
| 1961 | The Million Dollar Incident Film | Self |
| 1961 | You're in the Picture TV | Host (2 ep) |
| 1960 | The Fabulous Fifties Film | Self |
| 1959 | The David Susskind Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1958 | Small World TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter (1 ep) |
| 1955 | The Honeymooners TV | Ralph Kramden (39 ep) |
| 1952 | The Jackie Gleason Show TV | Self - Host (237 ep) |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show TV | Reginald van Gleason III (1 ep) |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | Jackie Gleason (1 ep) |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1950 | The Desert Hawk Film | Aladdin |
| 1950 | The Bob Hope Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1949 | The Life of Riley TV | Chester A. Riley (26 ep) |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Honeymooners Film | Original Series Creator |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap Film | Story |
| 1998 | Miodowe lata TV | Original Series Creator (131 ep) |
| 1985 | Izzy & Moe Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1978 | The Honeymooners Christmas Special Film | Director |
| 1978 | The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special Film | Director, Original Music Composer |
| 1977 | The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol Film | Director |
| 1976 | The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon Film | Director |
| 1962 | Gigot Film | Writer, Original Music Composer |
| 1961 | The Million Dollar Incident Film | Story |
| 1955 | The Honeymooners TV | Producer, Production Supervisor, Creator |
| 1954 | Stage Show TV | Producer, Creator (1 ep) |
| 1952 | The Jackie Gleason Show TV | Writer |