James Gleason

James Gleason

Born May 23, 1882 (Age: 143) New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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 afterward they toured in road shows until James enlisted in the army during World War I. When he returned he appeared on the stage in "The Five Million." He then turned to writing, including "Is Zat So", which he produced for the NY stage. He also wrote and acted in "The Fall Guy" and "The Shannons on Broadway." Next he wrote The Broadway Melody (1929) for MGM. He collaborated, in 1930, on The Swellhead (1930), Dumbbells in Ermine (1930), What a Widow! (1930), Rain or Shine (1930) and His First Command (1929). He and his wife were then contracted to Pathe, Lucille to act, and James (or Jimmie as he was known) as a writer. Probably his most famous acting role was as Max Corkle, the manager of Joe Pendleton who was wrongly plucked from this life into the next, in the hit fantasy Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
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 afterward they toured in road shows until James enlisted in the army during World War I. When he returned he appeared on the stage in "The Five Million." He then turned to writing, including "Is Zat So", which he produced for the NY stage. He also wrote and acted in "The Fall Guy" and "The Shannons on Broadway." Next he wrote The Broadway Melody (1929) for MGM. He collaborated, in 1930, on The Swellhead (1930), Dumbbells in Ermine (1930), What a Widow! (1930), Rain or Shine (1930) and His First Command (1929). He and his wife were then contracted to Pathe, Lucille to act, and James (or Jimmie as he was known) as a writer. Probably his most famous acting role was as Max Corkle, the manager of Joe Pendleton who was wrongly plucked from this life into the next, in the hit fantasy Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
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Filmography

Once Upon a Horse...

Once Upon a Horse...

1958 as Postmaster Age: 76
No Time at All

No Time at All

1958 as Dolph Grimes Age: 75
Manila Calling

Manila Calling

1942 as Tim O'Rourke Age: 60
Tales of Manhattan

Tales of Manhattan

1942 as Father Joe Age: 60
Footlight Serenade

Footlight Serenade

1942 as Bruce McKay Age: 60
The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

1942 as Inspector Mike O'Hara Age: 60
My Gal Sal

My Gal Sal

1942 as Pat Hawley Age: 59
A Date with the Falcon

A Date with the Falcon

1942 as Inspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara Age: 59
Hay Foot

Hay Foot

1942 as Colonel J. A. Barkley Age: 59
Babes on Broadway

Babes on Broadway

1941 as Thornton Reed Age: 59
Breakdowns of 1941

Breakdowns of 1941

1941 as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Age: 59
Nine Lives Are Not Enough

Nine Lives Are Not Enough

1941 as Sergeant Daniels Age: 59
Tanks a Million

Tanks a Million

1941 as Col. 'Spitfire' Barkley Age: 59
Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

1941 as Max Corkle Age: 59
Affectionately Yours

Affectionately Yours

1941 as 'Chet' Phillips Age: 58
Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe

1941 as Henry Connell Age: 58
The Penguin Pool Murder

The Penguin Pool Murder

1932 as Police Insp. Oscar Piper Age: 50
The Devil Is Driving

The Devil Is Driving

1932 as 'Beef' Evans Age: 50
No Image

Yoo-Hoo

1932 as Jimmy Gleason Age: 50
The All-American

The All-American

1932 as Chick Knipe Age: 50
The Crooked Circle

The Crooked Circle

1932 as Arthur Crimmer Age: 50
No Image

Off His Base

1932 as Picture in Opening Credits Age: 50
Blondie of the Follies

Blondie of the Follies

1932 as Pa McClune Age: 50
High Hats and Low Brows

High Hats and Low Brows

1932 as Danny Ruff Age: 50
Lady and Gent

Lady and Gent

1932 as Pin Streaver Age: 50
Fast Companions

Fast Companions

1932 as Silk Henley Age: 50
Rule 'Em and Weep

Rule 'Em and Weep

1932 as Spike Mc Gorey Age: 49
It's a Wise Child

It's a Wise Child

1931 as Cool Kelly Age: 48
Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 1

Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 1

1930 as Self Age: 48
No Image

Don't Believe It

1930 as Jimmy Age: 47