Jackie Gleason

About Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason is mostly remembered for playing the character of Ralph Kramden in the comedy series titled “The Honeymooners”. He’s also known for his performance in other movies such as “The Hustler” and “Minnesota Fats”. Aside from acting, he also had a career in music and released his first album in 1952, which was titled “Music for Lovers Only”.

Family

His original name was John Herbert Gleason and he was raised by his parents called Mae and Herbert Walton Gleason. He lost his brother, Clement, at a very young age. He was married to Marilyn Taylor and left behind two children namely Geraldine and movie actress, Linda.

Trivia

Before turning his attention to acting, he worked as an MC.

Jackie Gleason photo gallery

Title

Photo of Edward R. Murrow and Jackie Gleason when Gleason was the subject of Murrow's Person to Person interview program in 1956.

Author

CBS Television

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jackie_Gleason_Edward_R_Murrow_Person_to_Person_1956.JPG

License

Public domain

Title

Photo of Jackie Gleason as his "Poor Soul" character with the dance team of Darvas and Julia on the television program Toast of the Town in 1954. The program was re-named as The Ed Sullivan Show a year later.

Author

CBS Television

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jackie_Gleason_Poor_Soul_Toast_of_the_Town_1954.JPG

License

Public domain

Title

Photo of Jackie Gleason as Chester A. Riley and Rosemary DeCamp as Peg Riley from the television program The Life of Riley. While William Bendix played the role on radio, in films and in a later television version of the show, when the television program began, he was not able to accept the role due to other contractual obligations. Gleason had the role of Riley for only one season-from 1949 to 1950. In this photo, Peg Riley is going over a list of jobs she expects Riley to get done while she's out.

Author

NBC Television

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jackie_Gleason_Rosemary_DeCamp_The_Life_of_Riley_1949.JPG

License

Public domain

Title

Reply postcard from the Miami Beach Auditorium in response to ticket requests for The Jackie Gleason Show and The Dom DeLuise Show television programs which both taped their shows at the venue.

Author

Miami Beach Auditorium

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jackie_Gleason_Show_Miami_Beach_Auditorium_1968.JPG

License

Public domain

Title

Publicity photo from The Jackie Gleason Show. Gleason and June Taylor dancer Margaret Jeanne get ready for St. Patrick's Day.

Author

CBS Television

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jackie_Gleason_show_1955.JPG

License

Public domain

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F.A.Q. about Jackie Gleason

When is his birthday?

Jackie Gleason's birthday is on February 26, 1916.

In how many days is his birthday?

Jackie's birthday is in 88 days

How old was Jackie when he died?

He was 71 years old.

When did he die?

He died in June 24, 1987.

How old would he be today?

Jackie Gleason would be 107 years old if he was alive today.

Where was Jackie from?

He was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York, U.S..