Jackie Gleason
Acting
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).
Known for
Acting72
movieJohn Candy: I Like Me
2025
Self - Actor (archive footage)
movieMike Wallace Is Here
2019
Self (archive footage)
movieJackie Gleason: Genius at Work
2006
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Honeymooners Holiday Classics
2002
Ralph Kramden (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe Hustler: The Inside Story
2002
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Very Best of the Honeymooners
2000
Ralph Kramden
movieA Bing Crosby Christmas
1998
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
Self - Roastee (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
1994
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
Self (archive footage)
movieNothing in Common
1986
Max Basner
movieIzzy & Moe
1985
Izzy Einstein
movieSmokey and the Bandit Part 3
1983
Buford T. Justice
movieThe Sting II
1983
Fargo Gondorff
movieThe Toy
1982
Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
movieSmokey and the Bandit II
1980
Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
movieThe Honeymooners Christmas Special
1978
Ralph Kramden
movieSmokey and the Bandit
1977
Sheriff Buford T. Justice
movieMr. Billion
1977
John Cutler
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Captain and Tennille
1976
Self - Guest
movieThe Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
1976
Ralph Kramden
movieThree for Two
1975
Herb / Fred / Mike
movieHow Do I Love Thee?
1970
Stanley Waltz
movieDon't Drink the Water
1969
Walter Hollander
movieHow to Commit Marriage
1969
Oliver Poe
movieSkidoo
1968
Tough Tony Banks
tvHere's Lucy
1968
Ralph Kramden (uncredited)
movieThe Movie Orgy
1968
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Jackie Gleason Show
1966
Self - Host
movieSoldier in the Rain
1963
Maxwell Slaughter
moviePapa's Delicate Condition
1963
Jack Griffith
movieGigot
1962
Gigot
movieRequiem for a Heavyweight
1962
Maish Rennick
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host
movieThe Hustler
1961
Minnesota Fats
tvTony Awards
1956
Self - Presenter
tvThe Honeymooners
1955
Ralph Kramden
tvThe Red Skelton Show
1951
Reginald van Gleason III
tvThe Jack Benny Program
1950
Jackie Gleason
movieThe Desert Hawk
1950
Aladdin
tvThe Life of Riley
1949
Chester A. Riley
Cavalcade of Stars
1949
Fenwick Babbitt
tvStudio One
1948
Jerry Giles / Sam Wheeler / Uncle Eddie Doyle
movieSpringtime in the Rockies
1942
Commissioner (uncredited)
movieOrchestra Wives
1942
Ben Beck
movieEscape from Crime
1942
Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
movieLarceny, Inc.
1942
Hobart
movieLady Gangster
1942
Wilson
movieSteel Against the Sky
1941
Cliff (uncredited)
movieNavy Blues
1941
'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Writing6
movieThe Honeymooners
2005
Original Series Creator
tvMiodowe lata
1998
Original Series Creator
movieGigot
1962
Writer
Directing4
Sound3
movieIzzy & Moe
1985
Original Music Composer
movieThe Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
1978
Original Music Composer
movieGigot
1962
Original Music Composer
Creator2
tvThe Honeymooners
1955
Creator
tvStage Show
1954
Creator
Production2
tvThe Honeymooners
1955
Producer, Production Supervisor
tvStage Show
1954
Producer