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Jackie Gleason

Born:
February 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
Herbert John Gleason
Biography:
Rotund comedian-actor Jackie Gleason (born Herbert John Gleason) broke into show business at age 15 by winning an amateur-night contest and went on to perform in vaudeville, carnivals, nightclubs, and roadhouses. In 1940 he was signed to a film contract by Warner Bros., and he debuted onscreen in...Read More

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