Jackie Gleason, born Herbert Walton Gleason Jr., was an American comedian, actor, writer and composer who lived from 26 February 1916 to 24 June 1987 and was also known as The Great One. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and is known for his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which kept high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970 and moved from New York City to Miami Beach in 1964.
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Herbert John Gleason (born Herbert Walton Gleason Jr.; February 26, 1916, June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American comedian, actor, writer, and composer also known as "The Great One".
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In 1956 Gleason revived his original variety hour (including The Honeymooners), winning a Peabody Award.
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Gleason's lead role in the musical Take Me Along (1959-60) won him a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.
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