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Jackie Gleason

Born on February 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York City, NY

Rotund comedian-actor Jackie Gleason (born Herbert John Gleason) broke into show business at age 15 by winning an amateur-night contest and went on to perform in vaudeville, carnivals, nightclubs, and roadhouses. Read Full Biography

Year	Award	Category	Movie	Result
1962	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama	Gigot	Nominated
1961	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences	Best Supporting Actor	The Hustler	Nominated
1961	Hollywood Foreign Press Association	Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	The Hustler	Nominated
1961	National Board of Review	Best Supporting Actor	The Hustler	Won

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