Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Take Me Along, Along Fifth Avenue, and Heaven on Earth. Awards include Tony Awards for Take Me Along (1960).
Date of Birth: February 26, 1916
Date of Death: June 24, 1987 (71)
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Latest News on Jackie Gleason:
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1949
Inspector Mahoney, "Vacation in the Store" Performer, "Fifth Avenue" Ensemble, Patient, Customer, The Fugitive
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
Dr. Christian, The Cop, Tybalt, "The Cabby's Serenade" Singer, "The Old Park Bench" Singer, "Toscanini, Stokowski and Me" Assistant, Art Lover, A Salesman, The Valet
See how Jackie Gleason connects to other Broadway stars and creatives.
Six Degrees of Broadway Beta
See how many degrees separate Jackie Gleason from another Broadway star or creative.
Jackie Gleason
Connection
Movies
Orchestra Wives
[ 1942 ] Ben Beck
[ 1942 ] Ben Beck
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
[ 1942 ] Hank
[ 1942 ] Hank
The Desert Hawk
[ 1950 ] Aladdin
[ 1950 ] Aladdin
The Hustler
[ 1961 ] Minnesota Fats
[ 1961 ] Minnesota Fats
Gigot
[ 1962 ] Gigot
[ 1962 ] Gigot
Requiem for a Heavyweight
[ 1962 ] Maish Rennick
[ 1962 ] Maish Rennick
Papa's Delicate Condition
[ 1963 ] Jack Griffith
[ 1963 ] Jack Griffith
Soldier in the Rain
[ 1963 ] MSgt. Maxwell Slaughter
[ 1963 ] MSgt. Maxwell Slaughter
Skidoo
[ 1968 ] Tony Banks
[ 1968 ] Tony Banks
How to Commit Marriage
[ 1969 ] Oliver Poe
[ 1969 ] Oliver Poe
Don't Drink the Water
[ 1969 ] Walter Hollander
[ 1969 ] Walter Hollander
How Do I Love Thee?
[ 1970 ] Stanley Waltz
[ 1970 ] Stanley Waltz
Mr. Billion
[ 1977 ] John Cutler
[ 1977 ] John Cutler
Smokey and the Bandit
[ 1977 ] Sheriff Buford T. Justice of Portague County
[ 1977 ] Sheriff Buford T. Justice of Portague County
Smokey and the Bandit II
[ 1980 ] Sheriff Buford T. Justice, Gaylord Justice, Reginald Van Justice
[ 1980 ] Sheriff Buford T. Justice, Gaylord Justice, Reginald Van Justice
The Toy
[ 1982 ] U.S. Bates
[ 1982 ] U.S. Bates
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
[ 1983 ] Buford T. Justice
[ 1983 ] Buford T. Justice
The Sting II
[ 1983 ] Fargo Gondorff
[ 1983 ] Fargo Gondorff
Nothing in Common
[ 1986 ] Max Bner
[ 1986 ] Max Bner
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jackie Gleason, Take Me Along
Videos
Ida Mae Announces Debut US Headlining Tour & Support Tour with Rodrigo Y Gabriela
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-23 09:56:13
News
Jaye P. Morgan Passes Away at 94
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jaye P. Morgan, the singer/actress who adopted the name of the famous banker after serving as class treasurer of her High School and quickly thereafter achieved great fame and success on television, recordings and in the theatre, died on August 24, 2026, of natural causes at age 94.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Jaye P. Morgan, the singer/actress who adopted the name of the famous banker after serving as class treasurer of her High School and quickly thereafter achieved great fame and success on television, recordings and in the theatre, died on August 24, 2026, of natural causes at age 94.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, CM Performing Arts Center
by Sam Desmond - Jul 15, 2026
Audiences are akin to being the “twelfth man” for theater in that their reactions can decide the level of a success for on any given night. CM Performing Arts Center’s run of “Hairspray,” this summer is a triumphant crowd pleaser, immersing you into an era of great music and great change.
by Sam Desmond - Jul 15, 2026
Audiences are akin to being the “twelfth man” for theater in that their reactions can decide the level of a success for on any given night. CM Performing Arts Center’s run of “Hairspray,” this summer is a triumphant crowd pleaser, immersing you into an era of great music and great change.
Anthony Hopkins Signs Record Deal as Composer; New Album Arriving in August
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2026
Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed with Decca Classics as a composer. The Academy Award-winning actor will release his first recording with the label on August 21.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2026
Sir Anthony Hopkins has signed with Decca Classics as a composer. The Academy Award-winning actor will release his first recording with the label on August 21.
Woodz Unveils U.S. Dates for 2026 'Archive. 1’ World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
South Korean singer-songwriter Woodz has unveiled the U.S. leg of his highly anticipated 2026 WORLD TOUR ‘Archive. 1’, following the release of his first full-length album Archive. 1 on March 4.
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
South Korean singer-songwriter Woodz has unveiled the U.S. leg of his highly anticipated 2026 WORLD TOUR ‘Archive. 1’, following the release of his first full-length album Archive. 1 on March 4.
Review: LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND Was Packed with Fine Songs at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 18, 2026
A cabaret night celebrating the music of Bob Merrill in conjunction with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co.'s production of CARNIVAL. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is currently playing through May 24.
by Rob Lester - May 18, 2026
A cabaret night celebrating the music of Bob Merrill in conjunction with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co.'s production of CARNIVAL. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is currently playing through May 24.
Review: Robert Davi Sings Sinatra 'his Way' at Glazer Hall
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 10, 2026
Robert Davi brings his own distinctive, well-trained, rugged vocal style to Sinatra's music, maintaining a compelling balance of intensity and finely honed lyric delivery that had the Palm Beach supper club audience swinging throughout the night.
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 10, 2026
Robert Davi brings his own distinctive, well-trained, rugged vocal style to Sinatra's music, maintaining a compelling balance of intensity and finely honed lyric delivery that had the Palm Beach supper club audience swinging throughout the night.
GOOD TO THE LAST DROP Will Come to PBIEA Memorial Day Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts will present GOOD TO THE LAST DROP, an original ensemble production set inside a coffee and wine bar, at its intimate 40-seat North Palm Beach theater.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts will present GOOD TO THE LAST DROP, an original ensemble production set inside a coffee and wine bar, at its intimate 40-seat North Palm Beach theater.
SMALL BUT AGGRESSIVE Will Come in June at Greenway Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Greenway Arts Alliance will present SMALL BUT AGGRESSIVE, a multi-character dark comedy written and performed by Denise Moses, exploring grief and loss through humor at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Greenway Arts Alliance will present SMALL BUT AGGRESSIVE, a multi-character dark comedy written and performed by Denise Moses, exploring grief and loss through humor at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.
Ari Lennox to Play Massive 2026 North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated R&B performer Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026 with a North American tour in support of her third studio album, Vacancy. The 31-city tour kicks off on Sunday, April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated R&B performer Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026 with a North American tour in support of her third studio album, Vacancy. The 31-city tour kicks off on Sunday, April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle.
Review: JOHN SCHNEIDER Has Hits And Misses at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 7, 2025
There are steps forward and steps backward when trying something new. As he enters the world of cabaret and concert, John Schneider takes those steps.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 7, 2025
There are steps forward and steps backward when trying something new. As he enters the world of cabaret and concert, John Schneider takes those steps.
Listen: David Byrne Releases New Single 'T Shirt' Amid North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has released a new single, 'T Shirt,' co-written by Brian Eno. Check out the track now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has released a new single, 'T Shirt,' co-written by Brian Eno. Check out the track now!
Review: The Friars Put on a Show at Patsy's Italian Restaurant
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 29, 2025
Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 29, 2025
Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.
What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.
Listen: David Byrne Releases New Track 'The Avant Garde'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has released The Avant Garde, the latest offering from his forthcoming album Who Is The Sky? Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has released The Avant Garde, the latest offering from his forthcoming album Who Is The Sky? Listen to it now!
Raekwon and Mobb Deep Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2025
Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon and Mobb Deep have announced a special co-headlining tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of two of their influential hip-hop albums.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2025
Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon and Mobb Deep have announced a special co-headlining tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of two of their influential hip-hop albums.
MAME Actress and Hit Recording Artist Jane Morgan Passes Away at 101
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of singer and Broadway performer Jane Morgan. She passed away in her sleep on August 4 at her home in Naples, Florida, at the age of 101.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of singer and Broadway performer Jane Morgan. She passed away in her sleep on August 4 at her home in Naples, Florida, at the age of 101.
Listen: David Byrne Unveils New Single 'She Explains Things To Me'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has unveiled She Explains Things to Me, the latest single from his upcoming album Who Is the Sky? Listen to it here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has unveiled She Explains Things to Me, the latest single from his upcoming album Who Is the Sky? Listen to it here!
Tony Winner David Byrne Sets New Album and World Tour 'Who Is The Sky?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has announced Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia album.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2025
David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has announced Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia album.
Grand Marshals Announced For 19th Annual Dance Parade & Festival, Returning In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025
Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025
Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.
Sarah Millican Extends LATE BLOOMER World Tour Across 2025 With 24+ Dates
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024
Award-winning comedian Sarah Millican has announced an extension of her acclaimed tour, with her hit stand-up show 'Late Bloomer' set to arrive in the USA in 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024
Award-winning comedian Sarah Millican has announced an extension of her acclaimed tour, with her hit stand-up show 'Late Bloomer' set to arrive in the USA in 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jackie Gleason been in?
Jackie Gleason has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Jackie Gleason been in?
Jackie Gleason has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Jackie Gleason been nominated for?
Jackie Gleason has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in "Take Me Along".
What awards has Jackie Gleason won?
Jackie Gleason has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in "Take Me Along."
.jpg?format=auto&width=365)
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $65
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $71