Autobiography of jackie gleason

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Jackie Gleason

American actor, comedian, and musician (1916–1987)

Jackie Gleason
Gleason in the 1940s
Born	Herbert John Gleason (1916-02-26)February 26, 1916 New York City, U.S.
Died	June 24, 1987(1987-06-24) (aged 71) Lauderhill, Florida, U.S.
Burial place	Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery Doral, Florida, U.S.
Occupations	Actor comedian musician writer composer conductor
Years active	1935–1986
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Genevieve Halford (m. 1936; div. 1970) Beverly McKittrick (m. 1970; div. 1975) Marilyn Taylor (m. 1975⁠–⁠1987)
Children	2, including Linda Miller
Relatives	Jason Patric (grandson)

Herbert John Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer also known as "The Great One".^[1]^[2]^[3] 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

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One in this series of documentaries which examine the professional and personal lives of a wide range of individuals, both those in the public eye and those of historic note. This documentary highlights the life and career of comedian Jackie Gleason. Jackie Gleason was born Herbert John Gleason in Brooklyn, New York on February 26th, 1916. He came from a poor family beset with troubles, including his older brother Clement, who died at the age of 14. His mother, Mae Gleason, became overprotective of him, largely confining him to their apartment. He was kept out of school until the age of eight, when he was finally enrolled in P.S. 73, where he struggled to adapt academically and socially. As a child, he greatly enjoyed watching vaudeville acts and silent films, and realized that he wanted to become a comedic performer himself. In 1925, his father Herb Gleason abandoned the family, leaving him and his mother destitute. During the Great Depression, Jackie and his mother moved into a tenement building, and Mae got work as an attendant at a subway change station. Jackie would often skip school to become a hustler at local pool halls, discovering his gift for fast-talking. He signed up for the Halsey Theatre’s amateur night, and won crowds over with his impressions. At this time, Ma

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How Sweet Set out Is: Depiction Jackie Gleason Story

July 9, 2023

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