Jackie Gleason

Summary

Jackie Gleason is a human^[1]. Born in Brooklyn^[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1916^[3]. He passed away in Fort Lauderdale^[4]. He died on June 24, 1987^[5]. He worked as a film actor^[6], screenwriter^[7], stage actor^[8], television actor^[9], and composer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,990 views/month, #3,313 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Jackie Gleason's place of birth was Brooklyn^[2].
• Jackie Gleason died in Fort Lauderdale^[4].
• Jackie Gleason was born on February 26, 1916^[3].
• Jackie Gleason died on June 24, 1987^[5].
• Burial took place at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery^[12].
• Jackie Gleason was married to Marilyn Taylor^[13].
• A child of Jackie Gleason was Linda Miller^[14].
• Jackie Gleason held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Jackie Gleason worked as a film actor^[6].
• Jackie Gleason worked as a screenwriter^[7].
• Jackie Gleason's professions included stage actor^[8].
• Jackie Gleason's professions included television actor^[9].
• Jackie Gleason worked as a composer^[10].
• Jackie Gleason's professions included comedian^[16].
• Jackie Gleason was educated at John Adams High School^[17].
• Jackie Gleason received the Peabody Awards^[18].
• Jackie Gleason received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical^[19].
• Jackie Gleason received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].
• Jackie Gleason received the Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award^[21].
• Jackie Gleason is recorded as male^[22].
• Jackie Gleason's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Jackie Gleason was affiliated with the Republican Party^[24].
• Jackie Gleason's record label is recorded as Capitol Records^[25].
• Jackie Gleason's discography is recorded as Jackie Gleason discography^[26].
• Jackie Gleason's Commons category is recorded as Jackie Gleason^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1916-02-26^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1987-06-24^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: c6d1f982-ed7a-40a8-bfa2-5a1342376636^[32]

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Origins and Family

Jackie Gleason's place of birth was Brooklyn^[2]. He was born on February 26, 1916^[3].

Education

Jackie Gleason was educated at John Adams High School^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor^[6], screenwriter^[7], stage actor^[8], television actor^[9], composer^[10], and comedian^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Peabody Awards^[18], an award^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1940^[35]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical^[19], a theatre award^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1948^[38]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20], a commemorative plaque^[39], in United States^[40]; and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award^[21], a class of award^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1961^[43].

Personal Life

Jackie Gleason was married to Marilyn Taylor^[13]. A child of him was Linda Miller^[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party^[24].

Death and Burial

Jackie Gleason died on June 24, 1987^[5]. He died in Fort Lauderdale^[4]. Recorded cause of death include liver cancer^[44] and colorectal cancer^[45]. He is buried at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Jackie Gleason ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,990 views/month, #3,313 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

He has been cited as an influence by Don Rickles^[48], a stand-up comedian^[49], 1926–2017^[50], of United States^[51], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award^[52]; Josh Peck^[53], an actor^[54], b. 1986^[55], of United States^[56]; and Nik Ranieri^[57], a character animator^[58], b. 1961^[59], of Canada^[60].

FAQs

Where was Jackie Gleason born?

Jackie Gleason's place of birth was Brooklyn^[2].

Where did Jackie Gleason die?

Jackie Gleason died in Fort Lauderdale^[4].

Who was Jackie Gleason married to?

Jackie Gleason's spouses include Marilyn Taylor^[13].

What did Jackie Gleason do for work?

Jackie Gleason worked as film actor^[6], screenwriter^[7], stage actor^[8], television actor^[9], and composer^[10].

Where did Jackie Gleason go to school?

Jackie Gleason was educated at John Adams High School^[17].

What awards did Jackie Gleason receive?

Honors received include Peabody Awards^[18], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical^[19], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20], and Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award^[21].

Who did Jackie Gleason influence?

Jackie Gleason has been cited as an influence by Don Rickles^[48], Josh Peck^[53], and Nik Ranieri^[57].