James Gleason
Actor · Dialogue · Writer · Director
Born May 23, 1882 · New York City, New York, USA
Active 1922–1959 · Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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.
Filmography
The Night of the Hunter (1955) — Uncle Birdie SteptoeArsenic and Old Lace (1944) — Lt. RooneyAlfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — Howard Fieldstone · Mr. JorgyMeet John Doe (1941) — Henry ConnellThe Bishop's Wife (1947) — SylvesterA Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) — McGarrityHere Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) — Max CorkleLeave It to Beaver (1957) — PeteSuddenly (1954) — Peter 'Pop' BensonRock-a-Bye Baby (1958) — Doc SimpkinsThe Last Hurrah (1958) — Cuke GillenThe Clock (1945) — Al HenryThe Keys of the Kingdom (1944) — Rev. Dr. Wilbur FiskeA Guy Named Joe (1944) — “Nails” KilpatrickMan in the Shadow (1957) — Hank JamesThe Broadway Melody (1929) — Music Publisher (uncredited) · DialogueLoving You (1957) — Carl MeadeA Free Soul (1931) — EddieTales of Manhattan (1942) — Father JoeEarl of Puddlestone (1940) — Joe HigginsOff His Base (1932) — Picture in Opening Credits · DirectorMoney To Burn (1939) — Joe HigginsRule 'Em and Weep (1932) — Spike Mc GoreyGrandpa Goes To Town (1940) — Joe Higgins