Jackie Gleason
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer known affectionately as "The Great One". He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. The series originated in New York City, but videotaping moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.
Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in 1961's The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman) and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series from 1977 to 1983 (co-starring Burt Reynolds).
Acting
Movie
The Hustler
as Minnesota Fats
1961
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit
as Sheriff Buford T. Justice
1977
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit II
as Sheriff Buford T. Justice / Gaylord Justice / Reginald Van Justice
1980
Movie
The Toy
as Ulysses Simpson 'U.S.' Bates
1982
Movie
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
as Buford T. Justice
1983
Movie
Nothing in Common
as Max Basner
1986
Movie
John Candy: I Like Me
as Self - Actor (archive footage)
2025
Movie
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Maish Rennick
1962
Movie
All Through the Night
as Starchy
1942
TV
The Honeymooners
as Ralph Kramden
1955
Movie
Mr. Billion
as John Cutler
1977
Movie
The Sting II
as Fargo Gondorff
1983
Movie
Larceny, Inc.
as Hobart
1942
TV
Here's Lucy
as Ralph Kramden (uncredited)
1968
TV
What's My Line?
as Self
1950
Movie
Skidoo
as Tough Tony Banks
1968
Movie
Soldier in the Rain
as Maxwell Slaughter
1963
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
Movie
Lady Gangster
as Wilson
1942
Movie
Gigot
as Gigot
1962
TV
The Red Skelton Show
as Reginald van Gleason III / cameo
1951
Movie
The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)
1968
Movie
Papa's Delicate Condition
as Jack Griffith
1963
TV
The Jack Benny Program
as Jackie Gleason
1950
Crew
Movie
The Honeymooners
Original Series Creator
2005
TV
The Honeymooners
Producer
1955
Movie
Gigot
Writer
1962
TV
Miodowe lata
Original Series Creator
1998
Movie
The Wool Cap
Story
2004
TV
The Jackie Gleason Show
Writer
1966
Movie
Izzy & Moe
Original Music Composer
1985
Movie
The Honeymooners Christmas Special
Director
1978
Movie
The Million Dollar Incident
Story
1961
Movie
The Honeymooners Specials: Second Honeymoon
Director
1976
Movie
The Honeymooners Specials: Valentine Special
Director
1978
Movie
The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
Director
1977