James Gleason
Acting
Born May 23, 1882 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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 return…
Known For · 40 titles
Cheyenne
Climax!
Leave It to Beaver
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
This Is Your Life
The Millionaire
Screen Director's Playhouse
Racket Squad
Cavalcade of America
The Night of the Hunter
Arsenic and Old Lace
The Clock
The Bishop's Wife
Hoopla
Hay Foot
Meet John Doe
Down to Earth
The Keys of the Kingdom
Affectionately Yours
Spring Reunion
Babes on Broadway
What Price Glory
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Her Man
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Breakdowns of 1941
The Last Hurrah
The Broadway Melody
Crash Dive
It's a Wise Child
Lady Luck
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
A Guy Named Joe
Tales of Manhattan
Blondie of the Follies
We're Not Married!
Star in the Dust
Suddenly
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