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Jackie Gleason

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Jackie Gleason Fast Facts:

Began entertainment career while still in his teens as an emcee at a Brooklyn theater. Other early gigs included carnival barker and daredevil driver.
Dubbed "The Great One" by Orson Welles.
Inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 1986, but never won a competitive Emmy (though his frequent costar Art Carney won five, for The Honeymooners and The Jackie Gleason Show).
As a composer, he recorded more than 35 albums with the Jackie Gleason Orchestra.
Grandfather of actor Jason Patric.
Trademark catchphrase, "And away we go!" appears on tombstone.

Jackie Gleason Relationships:
Beverly McKittrick - Ex-wife
Clemence Gleason - Brother
Genevieve Halford - Ex-wife
Geraldine Gleason - Daughter
Herbert Gleason - Father
Linda Gleason - Daughter
Mae Kelly Gleason - Mother
Marilyn Gleason - Wife
Jackie Gleason Awards:
1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1962 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1955 Peabody: Personal Award - Winner
1964 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
1953 Emmy: Best Comedian - Nominee
1954 Emmy: Best Male Star of a Regular Series - Nominee
1955 Emmy: Best Actor Starring in a Regular Series - Nominee
1956 Emmy: Best Actor-Continuing Performance - Nominee
1955 Emmy: Best Written Comedy Material - Nominee
1961 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1960 Tony: Actor, Supporting or Featured (Musical) - Winner