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- Date of Birth: 26 February, 1916
- Place of Birth: Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York
- Biography: Herbert Walton Gleason, Jr. , baptized as John Herbert "Jackie" Gleason, (February 26, 1916–June 24, 1987) was an American comedian, actor and musician. He was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy style, especially by his character Ralph Kramden on the sitcom The Honeymooners. His most noted film role... Read more
Filmography
- The Break-Up (2006)
- The Wool Cap (2004)
- Northfork (2003)
- Nothing in Common (1986)
- Izzy & Moe (1985)
- Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (1983)
- Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983)
- The Sting II (1983)
- The Toy (1982)
- Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
- The Honeymooners Valentine Special (1978)
- The Honeymooners Christmas Special (1977)
News
Looking at how film comedy lasts - or doesn't
sfgate.com –
2009-09-10
Funny thing about comedy. It's the truest and most enduring genre, universal and timeless in its appeal. But it's also the genre with the worst shelf life, that dates poorly, that can go from delightful to pointless within a generation,... ... Full Article
This stamp'll send your mail to the moon: 'Honeymooners' get postal stamp of greatness
nydailynews.com –
2009-08-14
The Brooklyn -inspired TV classic "The Honeymooners " is one of 20 shows from the 1950s commemorated in a new series of stamps. Other programs honored as part of the U.S. ... Full Article
The comedian who delivered Miami Beach to the world is now ready for delivery. Jackie Gleason is on a 44-cent stamp. ``The memories just flood through the brain,'' said his widow, Marilyn Taylor Gleason, 83, whose husband taped his lavish... ... Full Article
Picks and Pans: Pages
people.com –
2009-05-29
William A. Henry III by W.J. Weatherby Ralph Kramden, as every couch potato knows, is a lovable bully, equal parts dreamer, blowhard and big-hearted buffoon. ... Full Article
TV: Tuesday Hot List
radaronline.com –
2009-05-26
Take a walk down TV memory lane with tonight's, TV's 50 Funniest Phrases ! Narrated by Jane Krakowski , featuring show clips and interviews with Dana Carvey , Neil Patrick Harris , Ron Howard , Jackie Gleason , Penny Marshall... ... Full Article
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the '60s he had top 10 hits with "Tips of My Fingers" and "Yesterday When I Was Young." He also broke into TV, appearing on "The Tonight Show" and "The Jackie Gleason Show" and playing recurring... ... Full Article