Russell Gleason
Born February 06, 1908 (Age: 118)
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Portland, Oregon, USA
Biography
Russell Gleason (February 6, 1908 – December 25, 1945) was an American actor who began his career at the very beginning of the talking film era. Born into an acting family, one of his earliest roles was in the 1930 classic film, All Quiet on the Western Front. While still in the middle of a successful acting career, Gleason joined the U.S. Army in late 1943, during World War II. While awaiting deployment to Europe in December 1945 in New York City, Gleason fell to his death from a hotel window. He was the son of actors Lucille and James Gleason.
Russell Gleason (February 6, 1908 – December 25, 1945) was an American actor who began his career at the very beginning of the talking film era. Born into an acting family, one of his earliest roles was in the 1930 classic film, All Quiet on the Western Front.
While still in the middle of a successful acting career, Gleason joined the U.S. Army in late 1943, during World War II. While awaiting deployment to Europe in December 1945 in New York City, Gleason fell to his death from a hotel window. He was the son of actors Lucille and James Gleason.
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Filmography
Fingers at the Window
1942
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as Ogilvie
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Age: 34
Dudes Are Pretty People
1942
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as Brad Benton
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Age: 34
Unexpected Uncle
1941
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as Tommy Turner
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Age: 33
Always Kickin'
1932
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as
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Age: 24
No Image
Off His Base
1932
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as Jerry Minor Smith
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Age: 24
The Strange Case of Clara Deane
1932
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as Norman Ware
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Age: 24
Nice Women
1931
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as Bill Wells
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Age: 23
All Quiet on the Western Front
1930
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as Mueller
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Age: 22