Jackie Gleason
Born
February 26, 1916
Died
June 24, 1987 (71 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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).
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Known For

Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
2019

Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work
Self (archive footage)
2006

Pioneers of Primetime
2005

The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Buford T. Justice (archive footage)
2004

The Hustler: The Inside Story
Self (archive footage)
2002

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
2001

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
2001

The Very Best of the Honeymooners
Ralph Kramden
2000

A Bing Crosby Christmas
Self (archive footage)
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
1998
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
1994
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Self (archive footage)
1988

Nothing in Common
Max Basner
1986

Izzy & Moe
Izzy Einstein
1985
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
Ernest Johnson
1983

Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Buford T. Justice
1983

The Sting II
Fargo Gondorff
1983

The Toy
Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
1982
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Self
1981

Smokey and the Bandit II
Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
1980

The Honeymooners Christmas Special
Ralph Kramden
1978

The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
Ralph Kramden
1978

The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
Ralph Kramden
1977

Smokey and the Bandit
Sheriff Buford T. Justice
1977

Mr. Billion
John Cutler
1977

The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
1976

The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
Ralph Kramden
1976

Three for Two
Herb / Fred / Mike
1975

Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · (1 episode)
1974

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · (1 episode)
1973

How Do I Love Thee?
Stanley Waltz
1970

Don't Drink the Water
Walter Hollander
1969

How to Commit Marriage
Oliver Poe
1969

Skidoo
Tough Tony Banks
1968

The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
1968

The Jackie Gleason Show
Self - Host · (17 episodes)
1966

Soldier in the Rain
Maxwell Slaughter
1963

Papa's Delicate Condition
Jack Griffith
1963

Gigot
Gigot
1962

Requiem for a Heavyweight
Maish Rennick
1962

Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Himself · (124 episodes)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (2 episodes)
1961

The Hustler
Minnesota Fats
1961

You're in the Picture
Host · (2 episodes)
1961

The Fabulous Fifties
Self
1960

The David Susskind Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1959
Small World
Self · (1 episode)
1958

Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1956

The Honeymooners
Ralph Kramden · (39 episodes)
1955

The Red Skelton Show
Reginald van Gleason III / cameo · (1 episode)
1951

The Jack Benny Program
Jackie Gleason · (1 episode)
1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self · (2 episodes)
1950

The Desert Hawk
Aladdin
1950

The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950

What's My Line?
Self · (2 episodes)
1950

The Life of Riley
Chester A. Riley · (26 episodes)
1949
Cavalcade of Stars
Fenwick Babbitt · (1 episode)
1949

Studio One
Jerry Giles · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Sam Wheeler · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Uncle Eddie Doyle · (1 episode)
1948

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (9 episodes)
1948

Springtime in the Rockies
Commissioner (uncredited)
1942

Orchestra Wives
Ben Beck
1942

Escape from Crime
Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
1942

Larceny, Inc.
Hobart
1942

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
Hank
1942

Lady Gangster
Wilson
1942

All Through the Night
Starchy
1942

The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
Ralph Kramden

Steel Against the Sky
Cliff (uncredited)
1941

Navy Blues
'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
1941