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Jackie Gleason

Feb 26, 1916 - Jun 24, 1987 (71 years old) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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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Known For

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What's My Line?
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
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Studio One
Jerry Giles
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The Jack Benny Program
Jackie Gleason
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Tony Awards
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The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
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The Captain and Tennille
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Tony Orlando and Dawn
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The Honeymooners
Ralph Kramden
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The Jackie Gleason Show
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