| Full Name |
Herbert John Gleason |
| Date of Birth |
26 June 1916 |
| Place of Birth |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of Death |
24 June 1987 |
| Place of Death |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
- |
| Profession |
Actor, comedian, singer, composer |
| Years of Activity |
1930s - 1980s |
| Brief Information |
Jackie Gleason was an American comedian, actor, writer, composer, and bandleader. He is best known for his roles as Ralph Kramden in the television sitcom The Honeymooners and as Sheriff Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit films. Gleason also achieved success as a musician, releasing several charting albums of jazz and easy listening music. |