Russell Gleason
Acting
Born February 6, 1908 · Portland, Oregon, USA
Biography
Russell Gleason (February 6, 1908 – December 25, 1945) was an American actor who began his career at the very beginning of the talking film era. Born into an acting family, one of his earliest roles was in the 1930 classic film, All Quiet on the Western Front. While still in the middle of a successful acting career, Gleason joined the U.S. Army in late 1943, during World War II. While awaiting deployment to Europe in December 1945 in New York City, Gleason fell to his death from a hotel window. He was the son of actors Lucille and James Gleason.
Known For · 40 titles
All Quiet on the Western Front
Nice Women
Swing Fever
Sisters
Hot Tip
Dudes Are Pretty People
My Wife's Relatives
Sunday Night at the Trocadero
Fury Below
Undercover Agent
Swing Shift Maisie
Fingers at the Window
The Shady Lady
Down on the Farm
Young as You Feel
I Can't Escape
Condemned to Live
Officer O'Brien
Salute to the Marines
Unexpected Uncle
The Flying Fool
Laugh and Get Rich
Homicide Squad
News Is Made at Night
Off His Base
Beyond Victory
The Higgins Family
The Strange Case of Clara Deane
The Sophomore
Safety in Numbers
Strange Cargo
Yesterday's Heroes
Borrowing Trouble
Hitch Hike To Heaven
Here I Am a Stranger
Earl of Puddlestone
Should Husbands Work?
Grandpa Goes To Town
A Tenderfoot Goes West
Everybody's Baby