James Gleason
American actor
- Full name
- James Austin Gleason
- Born
- 23 May 1882Nueva York
- Died
- 12 April 1959aged 76 · Woodland Hills, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1941–1993
Known for
About James Gleason
James Gleason was an American actor. They were born on 23 May 1882 in Nueva York. Their career spanned 4 titles, among them The Night of the Hunter (1955), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and Meet John Doe (1941).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for James Gleason is Meet John Doe (1941); in all, 4 films over 52 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Night of the Hunter (1955), with 15 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1940s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Frank Capra, on 2 films, among them Arsenic and Old Lace and Meet John Doe.
Latest work
Full filmography (4)- 1993
- 1955
- 1944
Arsenic and Old Lace
Police Lt. Rooney
- 1941
Where to watch James Gleason
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1955
- 1941
- 1993
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
Has worked with
Questions about James Gleason
Where was James Gleason born?
James Gleason was born on 23 May 1882 in Nueva York.
When did James Gleason die?
James Gleason died on 12 April 1959, aged 76. They died in Woodland Hills, California.
How many films and TV shows has James Gleason been in?
MovieNCo lists 4 films for James Gleason, from Meet John Doe (1941) to Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993).
What is James Gleason's star sign?
James Gleason was a Gemini: born on 23 May.