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James Gleason

22 May, 1882 en New York City, New York, USA

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).

También conocido como:

James Austin GleasonJimmy GleasonДжеймс Глисон

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Suddenly
64% (1954)
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Oh, Yeah!
43% (1929)
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The Clock
72% (1945)
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Hoopla
60% (1933)
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Tycoon
53% (1947)
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Helldorado
0% (1935)
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Hay Foot
55% (1942)
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On Your Toes
39% (1939)
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Riding High
58% (1950)
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The Jackpot
69% (1950)
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Her Man
53% (1930)
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Lady and Gent
58% (1932)
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Army Girl
60% (1938)
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Sweepstakes
45% (1931)
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Lady Luck
54% (1946)
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Bad Boy
73% (1949)
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Captain Eddie
60% (1945)
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Hot Tip
50% (1935)
Yoo-Hoo
0% (1932)
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Big Money
0% (1930)