Jackie Gleason
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer known affectionately as "The Great One". He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. The series originated in New York City, but videotaping moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.
Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in 1961's The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman) and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series from 1977 to 1983 (co-starring Burt Reynolds).
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Acted in
Mike Wallace Is Here
2019
as Self (archive footage)
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
2004
as Buford T. Justice (archive footage)
The Hustler: The Inside Story
2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
as Self (archive footage)
The Very Best of the Honeymooners
2000
as Ralph Kramden
A Bing Crosby Christmas
1998
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
1994
as Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Nothing in Common
1986
as Max Basner
Izzy & Moe
1985
as Izzy Einstein
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
1983
as Ernest Johnson
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
1983
as Buford T. Justice
The Sting II
1983
as Fargo Gondorff
The Toy
1982
as Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
1981
as Self
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
as Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
The Honeymooners Christmas Special
1978
as Ralph Kramden
The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
1978
as Ralph Kramden
The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
1977
as Ralph Kramden
Smokey and the Bandit
1977
as Sheriff Buford T. Justice
Mr. Billion
1977
as John Cutler
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self
The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
1976
as Ralph Kramden
Three for Two
1975
as Herb / Fred / Mike
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974
as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
How Do I Love Thee?
1970
as Stanley Waltz
Don't Drink the Water
1969
as Walter Hollander
How to Commit Marriage
1969
as Oliver Poe
Skidoo
1968
as Tough Tony Banks
The Movie Orgy
1968
as Self (archive footage)
The Jackie Gleason Show
1966
as Self - Host
Soldier in the Rain
1963
as Maxwell Slaughter
Papa's Delicate Condition
1963
as Jack Griffith
Gigot
1962
as Gigot
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
as Maish Rennick
The Hustler
1961
as Minnesota Fats
You're in the Picture
1961
as Host
The Fabulous Fifties
1960
as Self
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Presenter
The Honeymooners
1955
as Ralph Kramden
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Jackie Gleason
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
The Desert Hawk
1950
as Aladdin
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
The Life of Riley
1949
as Chester A. Riley
Cavalcade of Stars
1949
as Fenwick Babbitt
Studio One
1948
as Jerry Giles
Studio One
1948
as Sam Wheeler
Studio One
1948
as Uncle Eddie Doyle
Springtime in the Rockies
1942
as Commissioner (uncredited)
Orchestra Wives
1942
as Ben Beck
Escape from Crime
1942
as Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Larceny, Inc.
1942
as Hobart
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
1942
as Hank
Lady Gangster
1942
as Wilson
All Through the Night
1942
as Starchy
Steel Against the Sky
1941
as Cliff (uncredited)
Navy Blues
1941
as 'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
as Ralph Kramden