James Gleason

James Gleason

American actor (1882–1959)
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James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius, who were both in the theatre. He was married to Lucile Gleason (born Lucile Webster), and had a son, Russell Gleason. As a young man James fought in the Spanish-American War. After the war he joined the stock company at the Liberty Theater in Oakland, California, which his parents were running. James and his wife then moved to Portland, Oregon, where they played in stock at the Baker Theater. For several years afterward they toured in road shows until James enlisted in the army during World War I. When he returned he appeared on the stage in "The Five Million." He then turned to writing, including "Is Zat So", which he produced for the NY stage. He also wrote and acted in "The Fall Guy" and "The Shannons on Broadway." Next he wrote The Broadway Melody (1929) for MGM. He collaborated, in 1930, on The Swellhead (1930), Dumbbells in Ermine (1930), What a Widow! (1930), Rain or Shine (1930) and His First Command (1929). He and his wife were then contracted to Pathe, Lucille to act, and James (or Jimmie as he was known) as a writer. Probably his most famous acting role was as Max Corkle, the manager of Joe Pendleton who was wrongly plucked from this life into the next, in the hit fantasy Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).

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James Gleason was born on Tuesday, 23 May 1882 in New York City, New York USA. His full name at birth was James Austin Gleason. He was best known as an actor. Gleason's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 12 April 1959 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 76. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA. His religion is listed as Roman Catholic. He was 5' 8" (173 cm) tall with a slim build. He had bald hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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Full name at birth
James Austin Gleason
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Here Comes Mr. Jordan
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Date of birth
23 May 1882
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New York City, New York USA
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Date of death
12 April 1959
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76 (age at death)
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Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Asthma Attack
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Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Actor, Playwright,screenwriter
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  • Grandfather of Michael Lindsay.
  • Father-in-law of Cynthia Lindsay.
  • Fought in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Later also fought in World War I.
  • Son of actress Mina Gleason.
  • Father, with actress Lucile Gleason, of actor Russell Gleason.

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