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Russell Gleason
Acting
Born: February 6, 1908
Portland, Oregon, USA
Biography
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.
Known For

All Quiet on the Western Front
as Mueller

Condemned to Live
as David

Hot Tip
as Ben Johnson

Homicide Squad
as Joe Riley

News Is Made at Night
as Albert Hockman

Swing Fever
as Sergeant (uncredited)

Salute to the Marines
as Pvt. Hanks

Hot Water
as Herbert Thompson

Fingers at the Window
as Ogilvie

Undercover Agent
as Bill Trent