Gleason

Gleason is an Irish surname. It is an anglicisation of the Irish name Ó Glasáin or Ó Gliasáin. Most common in County Tipperary but originating in East County Cork, in the once powerful Uí Liatháin kingdom, where the Gleasons were great lords and sometimes kings. The name may refer to: People In arts and entertainment Adda Gleason (1888–1971), American actress Bill Gleason (1922–2010), panelist on The Sportswriters on TV F. Keogh Gleason (1906–1982), American film-set decorator at MGM studios Gina Gleason, American guitarist (Baroness) Jackie Gleason (1916–1987), American comedian and actor James Gleason (1882–1959), American actor, playwright, and screenwriter Joanna Gleason (born 1950), Canadian actress Madeline Gleason (1909–1973), American poet and dramatist Max Gleason, American musician and YouTuber, better known as Smooth McGroove Patrick Gleason (artist), contemporary comic book artist Paul Gleason (1939–2006), American film and television actor Ralph J. Gleason (1917–1975), American jazz and pop music critic Russell Gleason (1907–1945), American actor Vanessa Gleason (born 1979), American model and actress, Playboy Playmate of the Month