Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason is interred in the Our Lady Of Mercy Cemetery, Miami Beach, Florida. A map of his family tree showing the purported connection can be found in the External links section. There was even a report that Richard Nixon took Gleason to view the remains of aliens killed in the crash of a flying saucer, but as this particular report first appeared in the pages of the National Enquirer, it is dubious at best. Hanks claims to be a relative of James Hanks, one of several possible fathers of Nancy Hanks, mother of United States president Abraham Lincoln. Gleason apparently believed in UFOs, and claimed to have seen them himself. He was the youngest ever recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on June 12, 2002. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series of fims. Hanks also won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).

Later in life, Jackie Gleason gained fame for his portrayal of Sheriff Buford T. That union also produced two children (one of whom is actor/son Colin Hanks). In his early life he was known for his fatness, but later he slimmed down. Hanks was married previously to Samantha Lewes from 1978 to 1987. His trademark phrase was "How sweet it is!" during the applause when he first opened his comedy act. They have two children together. In the 1960s he had his own show entitled The Jackie Gleason Show. They met while working on the movie Volunteers (1985).

Later it was recast. Hanks has been married to actress Rita Wilson since 1988. In the late 1940s he played Chester Riley in the The Life of Riley situation comedy in its first incarnation. Hanks is a member of the National Space Society and was the producer of the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon about the Apollo program to send astronauts to the moon. Ralph, his buddy Ed Norton, and their wives Alice Kramden and Trixie Norton were later transplanted into the stone age as The Flintstones, the entire show being a transparent tribute to The Honeymooners. He was invited by the director of that play to go to Cleveland, and it was there his acting career started. Herbert John (Jackie) Gleason The Great One-(February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was a Brooklyn-born comedian famous for brash humor and fast ad-libs who immortalized his Brooklyn neighborhood in The Honeymooners, playing bus driver Ralph Kramden. He couldn't get cast in a college play so he auditioned for community theater instead.

Born in Concord, California, Hanks later studied theatre at California State University, Sacramento. His portrayal of the likeable lead in Forrest Gump earned him $70 million. His salary for two recent movies was USD$20 million each. Hanks is currently one of the most sought-after leading men in Hollywood.

Hanks is generally known for his ability to imbue "nice-guy" roles with warmth, for example in the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle, but is quite capable of taking the role of a mob hitman in Road to Perdition. He is well known for his acting ability, and is able to play characters that range from the vulnerable Forrest Gump, to the inspirational lead in Philadelphia, to the never-say-die commander in Apollo 13. Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor famous for playing notable roles in many popular and critically acclaimed movies. He Knows You're Alone (1980).

Bosom Buddies (1980) TV Series. Mazes and Monsters (1982) TV Movie. Splash (1984). Bachelor Party (1984).

The Man with One Red Shoe (1985). Volunteers (1985). The Money Pit (1986). Nothing in Common (1986).

Every Time We Say Goodbye (1986). Dragnet (1987). Big (1988). Punchline (1988).

The 'burbs (1989). Turner & Hooch (1989). Joe Versus the Volcano (1990). The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990).

Radio Flyer (1992). A League of Their Own (1992). Sleepless in Seattle (1993). Philadelphia (1993).

Forrest Gump (1994). Apollo 13 (1995). Toy Story (1995) (voice). That Thing You Do! (1996).

From the Earth to the Moon (1998) TV miniseries. Saving Private Ryan (1998). You've Got Mail (1998). Toy Story 2 (1999) (voice).

The Green Mile (1999). Cast Away (2000). Band of Brothers (2001) TV miniseries. Road to Perdition (2002).

Catch Me If You Can (2002). The Ladykillers (2004). The Terminal (2004). The Polar Express (2004) (voice).