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.

Known For

All Quiet on the Western Front

as Mueller

Fingers at the Window

as Ogilvie

Condemned to Live

as David

Seeing Hands

as Ben Helwig

Unexpected Uncle

as Tommy Turner

Salute to the Marines

as Pvt. Hanks

Laugh and Get Rich

as Larry Owens

The Flying Fool

as Jimmy Taylor

Undercover Agent

as Bill Trent

Officer O'Brien

as Johnny Dale