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JACKIE GLEASON

  Name: Herbert John Gleason                                                             
  Born: 26 February 1916 Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York                                   
  Died: 24 June 1987 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida                                             
                                                                                         
  Herbert John "Jackie" Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an iconic     
  American comedian, actor, and musician.                                               
                                                                                         
  One of the most popular stars of early television, Gleason was respected for           
  both comedic and dramatic roles. However, his major legacy was his brash visual       
  and verbal comedy styling, especially as delivered by the character Ralph             
  Kramden on the pioneering sitcom The Honeymooners.