8.5
8.5
Once Upon a Horse...
1958
as Postmaster
James Gleason
Also known as: James A. Gleason, James Austin Gleason, Jimmy Gleason
Acting
Nationality:United States
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CommunityBiographyvia wikipedia
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."
Filmography (138 movies)
7.9
7.9
The Night of the Hunter
1955
as Uncle Birdie Steptoe
7.6
7.6
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944
as Lt. Rooney
7.5
7.5
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
1945
as McGarrity
7.3
7.3
Meet John Doe
1941
as Henry Connell
7.2
7.2
The Clock
1945
as Al Henry
7.2
7.2
The Last Hurrah
1958
as Cuke Gillen
7.1
7.1
The Bishop's Wife
1947
as Sylvester
7.0
7.0
Manila Calling
1942
as Tim O'Rourke
7.0
7.0
The Keys of the Kingdom
1944
as Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
7.0
7.0
Breakdowns of 1941
1941
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
7.0
7.0
The Life of Riley
1949
as Gillis
7.0
7.0
Come Fill the Cup
1951
as Charley Dolan
7.0
7.0
His First Command
1929
Screenplay
6.9
6.9
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
1941
as Max Corkle
6.9
6.9
The Jackpot
1950
as Harry Summers
6.8
6.8
Rock-a-Bye Baby
1958
as Doc Simpkins
6.8
6.8
Bad Boy
1949
as Chief
6.7
6.7
Man in the Shadow
1957
as Hank James
6.7
6.7
Forever Female
1953
as Eddie Woods
6.6
6.6
A Guy Named Joe
1943
as “Nails” Kilpatrick
6.5
6.5
The Meanest Gal in Town
1934
as Duke Slater
6.5
6.5
We're Only Human
1935
as Detective Danny Walsh
6.5
6.5
A Date with the Falcon
1942
as Inspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara
6.5
6.5
Babes on Broadway
1941
as Thornton Reed
6.5
6.5
Clear All Wires!
1933
as Lefty Williams
6.5
6.5
What a Widow!
1930
Screenplay
6.4
6.4
This Man's Navy
1945
as Jimmy Shannon
6.3
6.3
Suddenly
1954
as Peter 'Pop' Benson
6.3
6.3
The Yellow Cab Man
1950
as Mickey Corkins
6.3
6.3
Crash Dive
1943
as Chief Mike 'Mac' McDonnell
6.2
6.2
Tales of Manhattan
1942
as Joe - Mission Aid Society
6.2
6.2
Key to the City
1950
as Sergeant Hogan
6.2
6.2
Murder on a Honeymoon
1935
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
6.2
6.2
Loving You
1957
as Carl Meade
6.2
6.2
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
1936
as Inspector Corrigan
6.2
6.2
Rain or Shine
1930
Writer
6.2
6.2
Change of Heart
1934
Screenplay
6.1
6.1
The Falcon Takes Over
1942
as Inspector Mike O'Hara
6.0
6.0
A Free Soul
1931
as Eddie
6.0
6.0
The Story of Will Rogers
1952
as Bert Lynn
6.0
6.0
Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12
1938
as James Gleason
6.0
6.0
Hollywood Hobbies
1935
as Himself
6.0
6.0
Blondie of the Follies
1932
as Pa McClune
6.0
6.0
Fast Companions
1932
as Silk Henley
6.0
6.0
Captain Eddie
1945
as Tom Clark
6.0
6.0
Army Girl
1938
as Hennessy
6.0
6.0
Hoopla
1933
as Jerry
6.0
6.0
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
1937
as Danny The Duck
6.0
6.0
Hay Foot
1942
as Colonel J. A. Barkley
6.0
6.0
West Point of the Air
1935
as Joe 'Bags'
5.9
5.9
The Plot Thickens
1936
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
5.9
5.9
Down to Earth
1947
as Max Corkle
5.8
5.8
The Return of October
1948
as Uncle Willie Ramsey
5.8
5.8
Once Upon a Time
1944
as Moke McGillicuddy
5.8
5.8
Murder on the Blackboard
1934
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
5.8
5.8
Riding High
1950
as Racing Secretary
5.8
5.8
Spring Reunion
1957
as Collie
5.8
5.8
The Big Game
1936
as George Scott
5.8
5.8
The Female Animal
1958
as Tom Maloney
5.7
5.7
The Matrimonial Bed
1930
as Gustave Corton
5.7
5.7
Lady and Gent
1932
as Pin Streaver
5.7
5.7
We're Not Married!
1952
as Duffy
5.6
5.6
My Gal Sal
1942
as Pat Hawley
5.5
5.5
What Price Glory
1952
as General Cokely
5.5
5.5
The Fall Guy
1930
Writer
5.4
5.4
Lady Luck
1946
as Sacramento Sam
5.4
5.4
The Penguin Pool Murder
1932
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
5.3
5.3
Tycoon
1947
as Pop Mathews
5.3
5.3
Forty Naughty Girls
1937
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
5.3
5.3
Tanks a Million
1941
as Col. 'Spitfire' Barkley
5.3
5.3
Money, Women and Guns
1958
as Henry Devers
5.3
5.3
Search for Beauty
1934
as Dan Healy
5.2
5.2
Take One False Step
1949
as Captain Gledhill
5.2
5.2
The Broadway Melody
1929
as Music Publisher (uncredited)
5.2
5.2
Puttin' on the Ritz
1930
as James 'Jimmy' Tierney
5.2
5.2
The Hoodlum Saint
1946
as Snarp
5.2
5.2
The Dude Goes West
1948
as Sam Briggs
5.1
5.1
Her Man
1930
as Steve
5.0
5.0
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
1941
as Sergeant Daniels
5.0
5.0
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
1949
as Timothy Gleason
5.0
5.0
Smart Woman
1948
as Sam Corkle
5.0
5.0
Hot Tip
1935
Director
5.0
5.0
The All-American
1932
as Chick Knipe
4.9
4.9
Murder on a Bridle Path
1936
as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
4.9
4.9
The Devil Is Driving
1932
as 'Beef' Evans
4.8
4.8
The Crooked Circle
1932
as Arthur Crimmer
4.8
4.8
When My Baby Smiles at Me
1948
as Lefty Moore
4.8
4.8
Star in the Dust
1956
as Orval Jones
4.7
4.7
I'll See You in My Dreams
1951
as Fred Townsend
4.7
4.7
The Bowery
1933
Screenplay
4.6
4.6
High Voltage
1929
Screenplay
4.5
4.5
Sweepstakes
1931
as Sleepy Jones
4.3
4.3
Oh, Yeah!
1929
as Dusty
4.3
4.3
Suicide Fleet
1931
as Skeets
4.0
4.0
Don't Turn 'em Loose
1936
as Detective Daniels
4.0
4.0
Affectionately Yours
1941
as 'Chet' Phillips
4.0
4.0
The Well Groomed Bride
1946
as Captain Hornby
4.0
4.0
Dumb-bells in Ermine
1930
Writer
3.9
3.9
On Your Toes
1939
as Phil Dolan Sr.
3.8
3.8
Home Sweet Homicide
1946
as Sgt. O'Hare
3.7
3.7
The Girl Rush
1955
as Ether Ferguson
3.5
3.5
Yours for the Asking
1936
as Saratoga
2.5
2.5
Man or Gun
1958
as Sheriff Jim Jackson
2.0
2.0
Should Husbands Work?
1939
as Joe Higgins
1.0
1.0
Three Hollywood Girls
1931
Writer
Helldorado
1935
as Sam Barnes
Polly of the Follies
1922
as Paul Gordon
Swellhead
1930
as Johnny Trump
Meet the Missus
1929
as Bert La Motte
Off His Base
1932
Director
Two Gals and a Guy
1951
as Max Howard
The Covered Trailer
1939
as Joe Higgins
Cinema Circus
1937
as Himself
Hollywood Thrill-Makers
1954
as Risky Russell
No Time at All
1958
as Dolph Grimes
Don't Believe It
1930
as Jimmy
Rule 'Em and Weep
1932
as Spike Mc Gorey
Earl of Puddlestone
1940
as Joe Higgins
High Hats and Low Brows
1932
as Danny Ruff
Beyond Victory
1931
Writer
Footlight Serenade
1942
as Bruce McKay
The Homestretch
1947
as Doc Kilborne
Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle
1950
as Knobby Walsh
It's a Wise Child
1931
as Cool Kelly
The Higgins Family
1938
as Joe Higgins
My Wife's Relatives
1939
as Joe Higgins
Money To Burn
1939
as Joe Higgins
Grandpa Goes To Town
1940
as Joe Higgins
Big Money
1930
as Tom
Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 6
1938
as Self
Yoo-Hoo
1932
as Jimmy Gleason
Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 1
1930
as Self
Fairways and Foul
1929
as Husband
Joe Palooka in Triple Cross
1951
as Knobby Walsh
Orders Is Orders
1933
Screenplay
The Billion Dollar Scandal
1933
as "Ratsy" Harris
Always Kickin'
1932
Director
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