James Gleason

Biography

James Austin Gleason was born in New York City to a theatrical family and began his career at 13 as a messenger boy, later enlisting in the US Army at 16. After serving, he transitioned into stage work, playing in London for two years before returning to the US to begin writing dialogue for films. He went on to write plays, act on Broadway, and appear in notable films like "Here Comes Mr. Jordan," cementing his status as a versatile actor and writer.