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).
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Who is Jackie Gleason?+
He was an American actor, comedian, and musician famous for his larger-than-life personality and his creation of the bus driver character Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners.
What is Jackie Gleason known for?+
He is widely remembered for his dramatic turn as Minnesota Fats in The Hustler and his comedic role as Sheriff Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit trilogy.
What kind of work does Jackie Gleason make?+
His career spanned classic television sketches, high-energy slapstick cinema, and notable dramatic roles in mid-century films.
