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.
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.
Known For
50 titles
All Quiet on the Western Front
Undercover Agent
Beyond Victory
Hot Tip
Fingers at the Window
Unexpected Uncle
Salute to the Marines
Condemned to Live
Everybody's Baby
Hot Water
Strange Cargo
Homicide Squad
Seven Faces
I Can't Escape
Borrowing Trouble
Big Business
News Is Made at Night
Fury Below
Safety in Numbers
Swing Fever
The Covered Trailer
Off to the Races
My Wife's Relatives
Swing Shift Maisie
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