Jackie Gleason
Actor · Writer · Story · Original Music Composer
Born Feb 26, 1916 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1941–1987 · Awards: Peabody Awards, Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer known affectionately as "The Great One".
Filmography
The Hustler (1961) — Minnesota FatsSmokey and the Bandit (1977) — Buford T. JusticeRequiem for a Heavyweight (1962) — Maish RennickThe Honeymooners (1955) — Ralph Kramden · Producer · Production Supervisor · CreatorThe Toy (1982) — Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' BatesSmokey and the Bandit II (1980) — Buford T. Justice / Reginald Van Justice / Gaylord JusticeAll Through the Night (1942) — StarchyNothing in Common (1986) — Max BasnerLarceny, Inc. (1942) — HobartGigot (1962) — Gigot · Writer · Original Music ComposerThe Jack Benny Program (1950) — Jackie GleasonHere's Lucy (1968) — Ralph Kramden (uncredited)Mr. Billion (1977) — John CutlerThe Jackie Gleason Show (1952) — WriterMiodowe lata (1998) — Original Series CreatorSmokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) — Buford T. JusticeSoldier in the Rain (1963) — Maxwell SlaughterSpringtime in the Rockies (1942) — Commissioner (uncredited)The Life of Riley (1949) — Chester A. RileyOrchestra Wives (1942) — Ben BeckLady Gangster (1942) — WilsonThe Wool Cap (2004) — StoryThe Sting II (1983) — Fargo GondorffThe Million Dollar Incident (1961) — Story