Trivia

Fought in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Later also fought in World War I.

Was in three Oscar Best Picture nominees: The Broadway Melody (1929), El difunto protesta (1941) and Un enviado del cielo (1947), with the first of these being a winner in the category.

Was seriously considered for the role of Hopalong Cassidy, which William Boyd made popular.

His wife and son predeceased him. A grandson, Michael Gleason, survived.

Vice-president for the Catholic Motion Picture Guild of America. The other vice-presidents (under president James Ryan) were John J. Gain, C.E. Sullivan and Johnny Hines (per the 1931 Motion Picture Almanac).

Appeared in 17 films with his wife, Lucille Gleason.

Father, with actress Lucile Gleason, of actor Russell Gleason.

Based on both date of birth and age at time of appearance, he was the oldest actor or actress to appear on Leave It to Beaver (1957).

Grandfather of Michael Lindsay.

Son of actress Mina Gleason.

Father-in-law of Cynthia Lindsay.