Acting

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Man

6 Feb 1908

Portland, Oregon, USA

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Russell Gleason

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.

All Quiet on the Western Front

29 April 1930

Condemned to Live

15 September 1935

Fingers at the Window

22 April 1942

Seeing Hands

3 July 1943

Unexpected Uncle

7 November 1941

Salute to the Marines

2 September 1943

Laugh and Get Rich

27 March 1931

The Flying Fool

10 July 1929

Undercover Agent

19 April 1939

Swing Fever

1 November 1943