Where to watch James Gleason in the UK
Find every James Gleason film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 17 June 2026.
James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius, who were both in the theatre. He was married to Lucile Gleason (born Lucile Webster), and had a son, Russell Gleason. As a young man James fought in the Spanish-American War. After the war he joined the stock company at the Liberty Theater in Oakland, California, which his parents were running. James and his wife then moved to Portland, Oregon, where they played in stock at the Baker Theater. For several years afterward they toured in road shows until James enlisted in the army during World War I. When he return…
James Gleason films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring James Gleason, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
James Gleason TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring James Gleason.
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- Climax! (1954) as Reverend Mr. McCarkle
- Cheyenne (1955) Cast
- Leave It to Beaver (1957) as Pete
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Jorgy
- The Millionaire (1955) as Charles Hartford Simpson
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Ed Shafer
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Noah Larkin
- Racket Squad (1951) Cast
- The Night of the Hunter (1955) as Uncle Birdie Steptoe
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) as McGarrity
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) as Lt. Rooney
- Meet John Doe (1941) as Henry Connell
- Suddenly (1954) as Peter 'Pop' Benson
- The Bishop's Wife (1947) as Sylvester
- The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) as Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
- Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) as Max Corkle
- Crash Dive (1943) as Chief Mike 'Mac' McDonnell
- A Guy Named Joe (1944) as “Nails” Kilpatrick
- The Last Hurrah (1958) as Cuke Gillen
- The Hoodlum Saint (1946) as Snarp
- The Falcon Takes Over (1942) as Inspector Mike O'Hara
- The Jackpot (1950) as Harry Summers
- Man in the Shadow (1957) as Hank James
- The Clock (1945) as Al Henry
- Star in the Dust (1956) as Orval Jones
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Father Joe
- What Price Glory (1952) as General Cokely
- Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958) as Doc Simpkins
- The Broadway Melody (1929) as Music Publisher (uncredited)
- Down to Earth (1947) as Max Corkle
- Once Upon a Time (1944) as Moke McGillicuddy
- Loving You (1957) as Carl Meade
- The Female Animal (1958) as Tom Maloney
- The All-American (1932) as Chick Knipe
- Hay Foot (1942) as Colonel J. A. Barkley
- Bad Boy (1949) as Chief
- The Bowery (1933) Screenplay
- Breakdowns of 1941 (1941) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Gleason — FAQ
Where can I watch James Gleason films in the UK?
James Gleason's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James Gleason's most popular films?
Most-watched James Gleason films currently: The Night of the Hunter (1955), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), Meet John Doe (1941), Suddenly (1954).
What TV shows has James Gleason appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Climax! (1954), Cheyenne (1955), Leave It to Beaver (1957), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955).
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