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 rat...
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The Hustler
As Minnesota Fats
The Movie Orgy
As Self (archive footage)
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
As Self (archive footage)
Smokey and the Bandit
As Sheriff Buford T. Justice
The Toy
As Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
Lady Gangster
As Wilson
Skidoo
As Tough Tony Banks
Smokey and the Bandit II
As Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
Nothing in Common
As Max Basner
The Sting II
As Fargo Gondorff
All Through the Night
As Starchy
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
As Buford T. Justice
Springtime in the Rockies
As Commissioner (uncredited)
Mr. Billion
As John Cutler
Gigot
As Gigot
Larceny, Inc.
As Hobart
Escape from Crime
As Evans - Convict Getting Mug Shot (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
As Maish Rennick
Soldier in the Rain
As Maxwell Slaughter
Papa's Delicate Condition
As Jack Griffith
How to Commit Marriage
As Oliver Poe
The Desert Hawk
As Aladdin
Don't Drink the Water
As Walter Hollander
Izzy & Moe
As Izzy Einstein
The Hustler: The Inside Story
As Self (archive footage)
The Honeymooners Holiday Classics
As Ralph Kramden
Navy Blues
As 'Tubby' (as Jackie C. Gleason)
Steel Against the Sky
As Cliff (uncredited)
How Do I Love Thee?
As Stanley Waltz
Mike Wallace Is Here
As Self (archive footage)
Three for Two
As Herb / Fred / Mike
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
As Hank
The Fabulous Fifties
As Self
A Bing Crosby Christmas
As Self (archive footage)
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
As Buford T. Justice (archive footage)
Orchestra Wives
As Ben Beck
The Very Best of the Honeymooners
As Ralph Kramden
Jackie Gleason's Cavalcade of Characters
As Reginald Van Gleason III / the Poor Soul / Joe the Bartender / Charlie Bratton (the Loudmoth / Rudy the Repairman / Fenwick Babbit (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
As Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
As Self (archive footage)
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
As Self
Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
As Ernest Johnson
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
As Self - Roastee (archive footage)
The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
As Ralph Kramden
The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
As Ralph Kramden
The Jackie Gleason Show
As Self - Host
The Colgate Comedy Hour
As Self
The David Susskind Show
As Self
Studio One
As Jerry Giles
The Ed Sullivan Show
As Self - Comedian
The Honeymooners
As Ralph Kramden
The Life of Riley
As Chester A. Riley
You're in the Picture
As Host
The Jack Benny Program
As Jackie Gleason
The Captain and Tennille
As Self
Cavalcade of Stars
As Fenwick Babbitt
Tony Orlando and Dawn
As Self
The Mike Douglas Show
As Self - Co-Host
The Bob Hope Show
As Self
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
As Himself
What's My Line?
As Self - Mystery Guest
The Red Skelton Show
As Reginald van Gleason III / cameo
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
As Self