James Gleason
James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius, who were both in the theatre. He was married to Lucile Gleason (born Lucile Webster), and had a son, Russell Gleason. As a young man James fought in the Spanish-American War. After the war he joined the stock company at the Liberty Theater in Oakland, California, which his parents were running. James and his wife then moved to Portland, Oregon, where they played in stock at the Baker Theater. For several years afte
Born
May 23, 1882
New York City, New York, USA
Died
Apr 12, 1959
Known For
Acting
Movies
134 acting
24 crew
Popularity
1.3
Known For
The Night of the Hunter
1955
as Uncle Birdie Steptoe
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
as Lt. Rooney
The Bishop's Wife
1947
as Sylvester
Suddenly
1954
as Peter 'Pop' Benson
Meet John Doe
1941
as Henry Connell
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
1945
as McGarrity
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941
as Max Corkle
The Broadway Melody
1929
as Music Publisher (uncredited)
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