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John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer also known as "The Great One".
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Jun 25, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, the roly-poly comedian, actor and musician who was one of the leading entertainment stars of the 1950's and 60's, died last night of cancer at his home in Fort...
Jun 20, 2024 · Jackie Gleason, American comedian best known for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. His notable movies included The Hustler (1961), for which he earned an Academy Award nomination, and Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962).
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Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, educated in New York public schools. He was a master of ceremonies in amateur shows, a carnival barker, daredevil driver and a disc jockey, and later a comedian in night clubs.
- Music Department, Actor, Writer
- June 24, 1987
- February 26, 1916
Dec 4, 2022 · From 1984, Morley Safer's profile of the "Great One," Jackie Gleason."60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history.
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Jun 25, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, the barrel-shaped “Great One” who won television fame and riches as a blustering bus driver in “The Honeymooners,” and an Oscar nomination for his film portrayal of an aging pool...
