James Gleason

James Gleason
Gleason in Meet John Doe (1941)
Born
James Austin Gleason

(1882-05-23)May 23, 1882
DiedApril 12, 1959(1959-04-12) (aged 76)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • playwright
  • screenwriter
Years active19141959
Spouse
(m. 1905; died 1947)
ChildrenRussell Gleason

James Austin Gleason (May 23, 1882 – April 12, 1959) was an American actor, playwright and screenwriter born in New York City. Gleason often portrayed "tough-talking, world-weary guys with a secret heart-of-gold."