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Russell Gleason
Born 1908-02-06Portland, Oregon, USA
Russell Gleason (February 6, 1908 – December 25, 1945) was an American actor who began his career at the very beginning of the talking film era. Born into an acting family, one of his earliest roles was in the 1930 classic film, All Quiet on the Western Front. While still in the middle of a successful acting career, Gleason joined the U.S. Army in late 1943, during World War II. While awaiting deployment to Europe in December 1945 in New York City, Gleason fell to his death from a hotel window. He was the son of actors Lucille and James Gleason.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Swing FeverSergeant (uncredited)Swing Shift MaisieInspector (Uncredited)Salute to the MarinesPvt. HanksSeeing HandsBen Helwig (uncredited)Fingers at the WindowOgilvieDudes Are Pretty PeopleBrad BentonUnexpected UncleTommy TurnerYesterday's HeroesBill GarrettEarl of PuddlestoneSidney HigginsGrandpa Goes To TownSidney HigginsYoung as You FeelHerbert ThompsonMoney To BurnSidney HigginsThe Covered TrailerSidney HigginsHere I Am a StrangerTom SortwellShould Husbands Work?Sidney HigginsNews Is Made at NightAlbert HockmanMy Wife's RelativesSidney HigginsUndercover AgentBill TrentEverybody's BabyHerbert ThompsonDown on the FarmHerbert ThompsonSafety in NumbersHerbert ThompsonA Trip to ParisHerbert ThompsonThe Higgins FamilySidney HigginsLove on a BudgetHerbert Thompson