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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
The Higgins Family
as Sidney Higgins
The Strange Case of Clara Deane
as Norman Ware
Swing Shift Maisie
as Inspector (Uncredited)
Borrowing Trouble
as Herbert Thompson
Hot Tip
as Ben Johnson
Dudes Are Pretty People
as Brad Benton
Fingers at the Window
as Ogilvie
Strange Cargo
as Hungerford
