23.05.1882 - 12.04.1959 (76 gadi) (New York City, New York, USA)
For the politician, see James P. Gleason. Not to be confused with people named James Gleeson.James Austin Gleason (May 23, 1882 – April 12, 1959) was an American actor born in New York City. He was also a playwright and screenwriter. Gleason often portrayed "tough-talking, world-weary guys with a secret heart-of-gold.".