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Russell Gleason

Feb 06, 1908 - Dec 26, 1945 (37 years old) in Portland, Oregon, USA

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

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All Quiet on the Western Front
Mueller
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Fingers at the Window
Ogilvie
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Salute to the Marines
Pvt. Hanks
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Swing Shift Maisie
Inspector (Uncredited)
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Hot Water
Herbert Thompson
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Condemned to Live
David
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Seeing Hands
Ben Helwig (uncredited)
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Swing Fever
Sergeant (uncredited)
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Safety in Numbers
Herbert Thompson
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News Is Made at Night
Albert Hockman

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