Russell Gleason
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.
Movie Appearances
Earl of Puddlestone
as Sidney Higgins
1940
The Covered Trailer
as Sidney Higgins
1939
Condemned to Live
as David
1935
Fingers at the Window
as Ogilvie
1942
Homicide Squad
as Joe Riley
1931
Big Business
as Herbert Thompson
1937
Laugh and Get Rich
as Larry Owens
1931
Unexpected Uncle
as Tommy Turner
1941
Fury Below
as Jim Cole III
1936
I Can't Escape
as Tom Martin
1934
The Flying Fool
as Jimmy Taylor
1929
Off His Base
as Jerry Minor Smith
1932
Undercover Agent
as Bill Trent
1939
Love on a Budget
as Herbert Thompson
1938
Here I Am a Stranger
as Tom Sortwell
1939
Officer O'Brien
as Johnny Dale
1930
Beyond Victory
as Bud
1931
A Trip to Paris
as Herbert Thompson
1938
The Sophomore
as Dutch
1929
A Tenderfoot Goes West
as Wellington Pike
1936