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John Herbert 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 ...
Jun 25, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, the roly-poly comedian, actor and musician who was one of the leading entertainment stars of the 1950's and 60's, died last night of cancer at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He...
Jun 25, 1987 · Times Staff Writer. Jackie Gleason, the barrel-shaped “Great One” who won television fame and riches as a blustering bus driver in “The Honeymooners,” and an Oscar nomination for his film...
Jackie Gleason (born February 26, 1916, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died June 24, 1987, Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was an American comedian best known for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners.
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Jun 23, 2021 · The actor and musicianbest known for playing Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners died 34 years ago today of cancer at 71 years old. Gleason’s death certificate stated that he died two months after a liver cancer diagnosis, but did not state details of his colon cancer, according to the AP’s report at the time.
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Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, educated in New York public schools. He was a master of ceremonies in amateur shows, a carnival barker, daredevil driver and a disc jockey, and later a comedian in night clubs.
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Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, educated in New York public schools. He was a master of ceremonies in amateur shows, a carnival barker, daredevil driver and a disc jockey, and later a comedian in night clubs.
