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Overview

Date of Death:
12 April 1959, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA ancora
Mini Biography:
James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius... ancora
Curiosità:
Fought in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Later also fought in World War I. ancora
Premi:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win ancora
Alternate Names:
Jimmy Gleason

Filmografia

Attore:
  1. Money, Women and Guns (1959) .... Henry Devers
    ... alias Testamento di sangue (Italy) [it]
  2. The Last Hurrah (1958) .... 'Cuke' Gillen
    ... alias Ultimo urrà, L' (Italy) [it]
  3. Once Upon a Horse... (1958) .... Postmaster
    ... alias Hot Horse (USA: reissue title)
    ... alias Due toroni tra i cow boys (Italy) [it]
  4. Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958) .... Doc Simpkins
    ... alias Balio asciutto, Il (Italy) [it]
  5. Man or Gun (1958) .... Sheriff Jim Jackson
    ... alias Fuoco incrociato (Italy) [it]
  6. "Playhouse 90" .... Dolph Grimes (1 episode, 1958)
        - No Time at All (1958) TV episode .... Dolph Grimes
  7. "The Real McCoys" .... Joe Johnson (1 episode, 1958)
    ... alias The McCoys
        - The Matchmaker (1958) TV episode .... Joe Johnson
  8. The Female Animal (1958) .... Tom Maloney
    ... alias Animale femmina, L' (Italy) [it]
  9. "The Restless Gun" .... Padre Terrence (1 episode, 1957)
        - The Child (1957) TV episode .... Padre Terrence
  10. "Leave It to Beaver" .... Pete (1 episode, 1957)
        - The Clubhouse (1957) TV episode .... Pete
  11. Man in the Shadow (1957/I) .... Hank James
    ... alias Pay the Devil (UK)
    ... alias Seeds of Wrath
    ... alias Tragedia del Rio Grande, La (Italy) [it]
    ... alias Tragedia di Rio Grande, La (Italy) [it]
  12. Loving You (1957) .... Carl Meade
    ... alias Amami teneramente (Italy) [it]
  13. "Cavalcade of America" .... Noah Larkin (1 episode, 1957)
    ... alias DuPont Presents the Cavalcade Theatre (USA: fourth season title)
    ... alias DuPont Theater (USA: fifth season title)
        - Shark of the Mountain (1957) TV episode .... Noah Larkin
  14. Spring Reunion (1957) (as Jimmy Gleason) .... Mr. 'Collie' Collyer
  15. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" .... Howard Fieldstone / ... (2 episodes, 1956-1957)
        - The End of Indian Summer (1957) TV episode .... Howard Fieldstone
        - Kill with Kindness (1956) TV episode .... Mr. Jorgy
  16. "The Millionaire" .... Charles Hartford Simpson (1 episode, 1956)
    ... alias If You Had a Million
        - The Charles Hartford Simpson Story (1956) TV episode .... Charles Hartford Simpson
  17. Star in the Dust (1956) .... Orval Jones
    ... alias Law Man (USA)
    ... alias Esecuzione al tramonto (Italy) [it]
  18. "Climax!" .... Father McCorkle (1 episode, 1956)
    ... alias Climax Mystery Theater (USA)
        - The Fifth Wheel (1956) TV episode .... Father McCorkle
  19. "The Ford Television Theatre" .... Cal (2 episodes, 1953-1956)
    ... alias Ford Theatre (USA: short title)
        - Try Me for Size (1956) TV episode .... Cal
        - Sweet Talk Me, Jackson (1953) TV episode
  20. "Cheyenne" .... Pop Keith (1 episode, 1956)
        - The Travelers (1956) TV episode .... Pop Keith
  21. "Damon Runyon Theater" .... Spider McCoy (2 episodes, 1955)
        - Dog About Town (1955) TV episode .... Spider McCoy
        - The Big Umbrella (1955) TV episode
  22. "Screen Directors Playhouse" .... Ed Shaeffer (1 episode, 1955)
        - Rookie of the Year (1955) TV episode .... Ed Shaeffer
  23. The Girl Rush (1955) .... Ether Ferguson
  24. The Night of the Hunter (1955) .... Birdie Steptoe
    ... alias Morte corre sul fiume, La (Italy) [it]
  25. "So This Is Hollywood" (1 episode, 1955)
        - The Old Timer (1955) TV episode (as Jimmy Gleason)
  26. "The Stu Erwin Show" .... Uncle Matt (1 episode, 1955)
    ... alias Trouble with Father (USA)
        - The Matchmakers (1955) TV episode (as Jimmy Gleason) .... Uncle Matt
  27. "The Life of Riley" .... Mike Riley (1 episode, 1955)
        - Chicken Ranch (1955) TV episode .... Mike Riley
  28. "The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater" (1 episode, 1955)
        - The Big Bargain (1955) TV episode
  29. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" .... Sergeant Humphrey Wiggins (1 episode, 1954)
    ... alias Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
    ... alias Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
    ... alias Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
        - Let's Face It (1954) TV episode .... Sergeant Humphrey Wiggins
  30. Suddenly (1954) .... Peter 'Pop' Benson
    ... alias Gangsters in agguato (Italy) [it]
  31. "The Public Defender" .... Duke Scanlon (1 episode, 1954)
        - Little Egypt (1954) TV episode .... Duke Scanlon
  32. Hollywood Thrill-Makers (1954) .... Risky Russell
    ... alias Hollywood Stunt Man
    ... alias Movie Stuntmen (UK)
  33. "Crown Theatre with Gloria Swanson" (1 episode)
    ... alias The Gloria Swanson Show
        - Mr. Influence (????) TV episode
  34. Forever Female (1953) .... Eddie Woods
    ... alias Eternamente femmina (Italy) [it]
  35. "Racket Squad" .... Longshot (1 episode, 1953)
        - His Brother's Keeper (1953) TV episode .... Longshot
  36. What Price Glory (1952) .... Gen. Cokely
  37. The Story of Will Rogers (1952) .... Bert Lynn
  38. We're Not Married! (1952) .... Duffy
    ... alias Matrimoni a sorpresa (Italy) [it]
  39. I'll See You in My Dreams (1951) .... Fred Thompson
  40. Come Fill the Cup (1951) .... Charley Dolan
    ... alias Alcool (Italy) [it]
  41. Joe Palooka in Triple Cross (1951) .... Knobby Walsh
    ... alias Triple Cross (UK)
  42. Two Gals and a Guy (1951) .... Bill Howard
    ... alias Baby and Me (USA: alternative title)
  43. Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle (1950) .... Knobby Walsh
    ... alias The Squared Circle (UK)
  44. The Jackpot (1950) .... Harry Summers
    ... alias Fortuna si diverte, La (Italy) [it]
  45. Riding High (1950) .... Racing Secretary
    ... alias Gioia della vita, La (Italy) [it]
  46. The Yellow Cab Man (1950) .... Mickey Corkins
    ... alias Autista pazzo, L' (Italy) [it]
  47. Screen Snapshots 2856: It Was Only Yesterday (1950) .... Commentator
  48. Key to the City (1950) .... Sergeant Hogan
    ... alias Chiave della città, La (Italy) [it]

  49. Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) .... Timothy P. Gleason
    ... alias Innocence Is Bliss (UK)
    ... alias Segretaria tutto fare (Italy) [it]
  50. Take One False Step (1949) .... Captain Gledhill
    ... alias Passo falso (Italy) [it]
  51. The Life of Riley (1949) .... Gillis
  52. Bad Boy (1949) .... Chief
    ... alias The Story of Danny Lester
    ... alias Gioventù spavalda (Italy) [it]
  53. When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948) .... Lefty Moore
  54. The Return of October (1948) .... Uncle Willie Ramsey
    ... alias A Date with Destiny (UK)
    ... alias Richiamo d'ottobre (Italy) [it]
  55. The Dude Goes West (1948) .... Sam Briggs
    ... alias Daniele tra i pellirosse (Italy) [it]
  56. Smart Woman (1948) .... Sam
  57. Tycoon (1947) .... Pop Mathews
    ... alias Grande conquista, La (Italy) [it]
  58. The Bishop's Wife (1947) .... Sylvester
    ... alias Moglie del vescovo, La (Italy) [it]
  59. Down to Earth (1947) .... Max Corkle
    ... alias Giù sulla terra (Italy) [it]
  60. The Homestretch (1947) .... Doc Kilborne
    ... alias Splendida incertezza (Italy) [it]
  61. Lady Luck (1946) .... Sacramento Sam
    ... alias Fortuna è femmina, La (Italy) [it]
  62. Home, Sweet Homicide (1946) .... Sgt. O'Hare
  63. The Well-Groomed Bride (1946) .... Capt. Hornby
  64. The Hoodlum Saint (1946) .... Snarp
  65. Captain Eddie (1945) .... Tom Clark
    ... alias Capitano Eddie (Italy) [it]
  66. The Clock (1945) .... Al Henry
    ... alias Under the Clock (UK)
    ... alias Ora di New York, L' (Italy) [it]
    ... alias Orologio, L' (Italy) [it]
  67. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) .... McGarrity
    ... alias Albero cresce a Brooklyn, Un (Italy) [it]
  68. This Man's Navy (1945) .... Jimmy Shannon
  69. The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) .... Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
    ... alias Chiavi del paradiso, Le (Italy) [it]
  70. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) .... Lt. Rooney
    ... alias Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (USA: complete title)
    ... alias Arsenico e vecchi merletti (Italy) [it]
  71. Once Upon a Time (1944) .... McGillicuddy aka The Moke
    ... alias Ottava meraviglia, L' (Italy) [it]
  72. A Guy Named Joe (1943) .... 'Nails' Kilpatrick
    ... alias Joe il pilota (Italy) [it]
  73. Crash Dive (1943) .... Chief Mike 'Mac' McDonnell
    ... alias Agguato sul fondo (Italy) [it]
  74. Manila Calling (1942) .... Tim O'Rourke
  75. Tales of Manhattan (1942) .... 'Father' Joe
    ... alias Destino (Italy) [it]
  76. Footlight Serenade (1942) .... Bruce McKay
    ... alias Baci carezze e pugni (Italy) [it]
  77. The Falcon Takes Over (1942) .... Inspector Mike O'Hara
  78. My Gal Sal (1942) .... Pat Hawley
    ... alias Follie di New York (Italy) [it]
  79. A Date with the Falcon (1942) .... Inspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara
  80. Hay Foot (1942) .... Colonel J. A. Barkley
  81. Babes on Broadway (1941) .... Thornton Reed, Theatrical Producer
    ... alias Ragazzi di Broadway, I (Italy) [it]
  82. Nine Lives Are Not Enough (1941) .... Sgt. Sam Daniels
  83. Tanks a Million (1941) .... Col. 'Spitfire' Barkley
  84. Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) .... Max Corkle
    ... alias Inafferrabile signor Jordan, L' (Italy) [it]
  85. Affectionately Yours (1941) .... 'Chet' Phillips
    ... alias Con mia moglie è un'altra cosa (Italy) [it]
  86. Meet John Doe (1941) .... Henry Connell
    ... alias Frank Capra's 'Meet John Doe' (USA: complete title)
    ... alias John Doe, Dynamite (UK)
    ... alias Arriva John Doe (Italy) [it]
  87. Breakdowns of 1941 (1941) .... Chet Phillips
  88. Earl of Puddlestone (1940) .... Joe Higgins
    ... alias Jolly Old Higgins (UK)
  89. Grandpa Goes to Town (1940) .... Joe Higgins

  90. Money to Burn (1939) .... Joe Higgins
  91. The Covered Trailer (1939) .... Joe Higgins
  92. On Your Toes (1939) .... Phil Dolan, Sr.
  93. Should Husbands Work? (1939) .... Joe Higgins
  94. My Wife's Relatives (1939) .... Joe Higgins
  95. Army Girl (1938) .... Sgt. 'Three Star' Hennessy
    ... alias The Last of the Cavalry (UK)
  96. The Higgins Family (1938) .... Joe Higgins
  97. Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) .... Danny The Duck
    ... alias Manhattan Music Box (UK)
    ... alias Mischa il fachiro (Italy) [it]
  98. Forty Naughty Girls (1937) .... Inspector Oscar Piper
  99. The Plot Thickens (1936) .... Oscar Piper
    ... alias The Swinging Pearl Mystery (UK)
    ... alias Signore e la signora Sherlock Holmes, Il (Italy) [it]
  100. The Big Game (1936) .... George Scott
  101. Don't Turn 'em Loose (1936) .... Detective Daniels
    ... alias Jena di Barlow, La (Italy) [it]
  102. Yours for the Asking (1936) .... Saratoga
    ... alias Bionda avventuriera (Italy) [it]
  103. The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) .... Inspector Corrigan
    ... alias Fantino di Kent, Il (Italy) [it]
  104. Murder on a Bridle Path (1936) .... Police Insp. Oscar Piper
  105. We're Only Human (1935) .... Detective Danny Walsh
  106. Hot Tip (1935) .... Jimmy McGill
  107. Swellhead (1935)
    ... alias Swell-Head (USA: poster title)
  108. West Point of the Air (1935) .... Joe 'Bags'
    ... alias Aquile (Italy) [it]
  109. Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) .... Inspector Oscar Piper
  110. Helldorado (1935) .... Sam Barnes
  111. Murder on the Blackboard (1934) .... Inspector Oscar Piper
  112. Change of Heart (1934) (uncredited) .... Hot Dog Vendor
    ... alias Primo amore (Italy) [it]
  113. Search for Beauty (1934) .... Dan Healy
  114. The Meanest Gal in Town (1934) .... Duke Slater
  115. Hoop-La (1933) .... Jerry
  116. Gleason's New Deal (1933)
  117. Mister Mugg (1933)
  118. Alias the Professor (1933)
  119. Clear All Wires! (1933) .... Lefty Williams
  120. Rock-a-Bye Cowboy (1933) .... Jimmy
  121. Billion Dollar Scandal (1933) .... Ratsy Harris
  122. Orders Is Orders (1933) .... Ed Waggermeyer
    ... alias Orders Are Orders (UK)
    ... alias Diavolo in caserma, Il (Italy) [it]
  123. Lights Out (1932)
  124. The Devil Is Driving (1932) .... 'Beef' Evans
  125. Penguin Pool Murder (1932) .... Police Inspector Oscar Piper
    ... alias The Penguin Pool Murder (USA: review title)
    ... alias The Penguin Pool Mystery (UK)
  126. Yoo-Hoo (1932)
  127. The All-American (1932) .... Chick Knipe
    ... alias Sport of a Nation (UK)
  128. The Crooked Circle (1932) .... Arthur Crimmer
  129. Off His Base (1932) (credit only) .... Picture in Opening Credits
  130. Blondie of the Follies (1932) .... Pop McClune
  131. High Hats and Low Brows (1932) .... Danny Ruff
  132. Lady and Gent (1932) .... Pin Streaver
    ... alias The Challenger
    ... alias Cuore d'amanti (Italy) [it]
  133. Fast Companions (1932) .... Silk Henley
    ... alias Quella canaglia di Pick (Italy) [it]
  134. Rule 'Em and Weep (1932) .... Spike Mc Gorey
  135. Doomed to Win (1931)
  136. Suicide Fleet (1931) .... 'Skeets' O'Riley
    ... alias Agguato dei sottomarini, L' (Italy) [it]
  137. Slow Poison (1931)
  138. The Big Gamble (1931) .... Fred 'Squint' Dugan
    ... alias Grande gioco, Il (Italy) [it]
  139. Where Canaries Sing Bass (1931)
  140. Sweepstakes (1931) .... Sleepy Jones
    ... alias Onore di fantino (Italy) [it]
  141. A Free Soul (1931) .... Eddie
  142. It's a Wise Child (1931) .... Cool Kelly
  143. Beyond Victory (1931) .... Pvt. Jim 'KP' Mobley
  144. Big Money (1930) .... Tom
    ... alias Easy Money
  145. Her Man (1930) .... Steve
  146. The Matrimonial Bed (1930) .... Gustave Corton
    ... alias A Matrimonial Problem (UK)
  147. Dumbbells in Ermine (1930) .... Mike
  148. The Swellhead (1930) .... Johnny Trump
    ... alias Counted Out (UK)
  149. Puttin' on the Ritz (1930) .... James 'Jimmy' Tierney
  150. Don't Believe It (1930)

  151. The Shannons of Broadway (1929) .... Mickey Shannon
  152. Fairways and Foul (1929) .... Husband
  153. Oh, Yeah! (1929) .... Dusty
    ... alias No Brakes (UK)
  154. The Garden of Eatin' (1929)
    ... alias Pathé Golden Rooster Comedies (1929-1930) (#1): The Garden of Eatin' (USA: series title)
  155. Meet the Missus (1929)
  156. The Broadway Melody (1929) (uncredited) .... Music Publisher
    ... alias The Broadway Melody of 1929 (USA)
    ... alias Canzone di Broadway, La (Italy) [it]
  157. The Count of Ten (1928) .... The manager
  158. Polly of the Follies (1922) .... Paul Gordon
Sceneggiatore:
  1. Goodbye Broadway (1938) (play "The Shannons of Broadway")
    ... alias Albergo delle sorprese, L' (Italy) [it]
  2. Two-Fisted (1935) (play "Is Zat So?")
  3. Murder in the Fleet (1935) (additional writer) (uncredited)
    ... alias Incrociatore misterioso, L' (Italy) [it]
  4. Swellhead (1935) (writer)
    ... alias Swell-Head (USA: poster title)
  5. The World Moves On (1934) (uncredited)
    ... alias Mondo va avanti, Il (Italy) [it]
  6. Change of Heart (1934) (screenplay)
    ... alias Primo amore (Italy) [it]
  7. The Bowery (1933) (writer)
    ... alias Spavalderia (Italy) [it]
  8. Orders Is Orders (1933) (writer)
    ... alias Orders Are Orders (UK)
    ... alias Diavolo in caserma, Il (Italy) [it]
  9. Doomed to Win (1931) (dialogue)
  10. Beyond Victory (1931) (writer)
  11. Three Hollywood Girls (1931) (continuity) (dialogue)
  12. What a Widow! (1930) (adaptation) (screenplay)
    ... alias Che tipo di vedova! (Italy) [it]
  13. Rain or Shine (1930) (play)
    ... alias Luci del circo (Italy) [it]
  14. The Fall Guy (1930) (play)
    ... alias Trust Your Wife (UK)
  15. Dumbbells in Ermine (1930) (writer)
  16. Mammy (1930) (play "Mr. Bones") (uncredited)
    ... alias Nomadi del canto (Italy) [it]
  17. The Swellhead (1930) (dialogue)
    ... alias Counted Out (UK)
  18. Puttin' on the Ritz (1930) (dialogue)
  19. Don't Believe It (1930) (writer)

  20. His First Command (1929) (screenplay) (story)
  21. The Shannons of Broadway (1929) (play) (titles) (dialogue)
  22. The Garden of Eatin' (1929) (story)
    ... alias Pathé Golden Rooster Comedies (1929-1930) (#1): The Garden of Eatin' (USA: series title)
  23. High Voltage (1929) (screenplay)
    ... alias Wanted (UK)
  24. The Flying Fool (1929) (additional dialogue)
  25. The Broadway Melody (1929) (writer)
    ... alias The Broadway Melody of 1929 (USA)
    ... alias Canzone di Broadway, La (Italy) [it]
  26. Is Zat So? (1927) (play)
Colonna sonora:
  1. West Point of the Air (1935) ("You're in the Army Now")
    ... alias Aquile (Italy) [it]
Produttore:
  1. Off His Base (1932) (producer)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Oh, Yeah! (1929) (dialogue director)
    ... alias No Brakes (UK)
Self:
  1. "This Is Your Life" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1953-1958)
        - Jimmy Gleason (1958) TV episode .... Himself
        - Pat O'Brien (1953) TV episode .... Himself

  2. Picture People No. 1: Stars in Defense (1941) .... Himself

  3. Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12 (1938) .... Himself
  4. Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 6 (1938) .... Himself
  5. Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 7 (1937) .... Himself
  6. Cinema Circus (1937) (uncredited) .... Himself
  7. Hollywood Hobbies (1935) .... Himself
  8. Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 1 (1930) .... Himself
  9. The Voice of Hollywood No. 4 (1930) (uncredited) .... Himself

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