James Gleason

Birth Name:

James Austin Gleason

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Director

Was buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, Calif
As a schoolboy, he made stage appearances during his holidays
Served 3 years in the Philippines after enlisting in the United States Army at the age of 16
Supported himself at the age of 13 as a messenger boy, a printer's devil, an assistant in an electrical store and a lift boy
Quote: "I was carried on in my first part in a play called 'Clouds' when I was 2 months old․"
Often portrayed tough, but warm-hearted characters, often with a New York background, and was a master of the double-take
Originally made a name for himself in New York as an actor and a playwright

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