Marilyn Gleason Age, Biography, Height, Personal Life, Net Worth & Facts

Marilyn Gleason is a famous American actress who is widely recognized as the widow of the famous actor and also she is the third wife of the late American actor named Jackie Gleason.

Who is Marilyn Gleason

She is a famous late American actress who was born on October 25, 1925 and is from Chicago, Illinois, United States. On April 2, 2019, she passed away due to cancer (maybe) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On the other hand being an actress she is known for The Toy (1982), Mr. Billion (1977), Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983), and Izzy and Moe (1985).

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In the year 1975 first she comes into the limelight when she got married to John Herbert Gleason aka Jackie Gleason a famous American actor, writer, comedian, and composer. On June 24, 1987, her husband passed away due to liver and colon cancer in Lauderhill, Florida, United States. Marilyn has two stepkids named Linda Miller, and Geraldine Gleason. Further, she has one sibling named June Taylor. Stay tuned to the bio and get some further information about Marilyn Gleason.

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Early Life OF Marilyn Gleason

She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, United States into a well-educated and also settled family where she spend her whole life along with her parents and siblings. Stay tuned to the bio and scroll down to get some further insightful information about Marilyn Gleason.

Marilyn Gleason Quick Facts

Real Name Marilyn Ann Veronica Taylor.
Nick Name Marilyn Gleason.
Date of Birth October 25, 1925-April 2, 2019.
Age (as of 2019) 93 years.
Birthday place Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Height (Tall) 5 feet 5 inches.
165 cm.
1.65 m.
Weight Kilograms: 60 Kg.
Pounds: 132 lbs.
Body Measurements 36-26-36.
Net Worth (approx.) $20 Million US dollars (as of 2023).

Personal Life & Family

Father Percival Guy Taylor.
Mother Angela Taylor.
Sister June Taylor.
Brother None.
Marital Status Married.
Husband (Spouse) Jackie Gleason (m. 1975–1987).
Boyfriend None.
Children Not found.
Hobbies Modeling & Acting.

Education

Primary Education She completed her primary education at a public high school.
College or University Not found.
Qualification Graduate.

Favorite Things

Favorite Sports Competitive dancing.
Favorite City/Country New York, United States.

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Personal Life & Relationships

In 1974 Marilyn encountered the first time Jackie Gleason. Marilyn’s sister June Taylor dancers have starred in Jackie’s show for years. This encounter was incredible and the start of a new journey.

Later on, she and Jackie finally comes together and married on December 16, 1975. Marilyn was clearly in love with him. Both shares the same passion and profession. Both love traveling.

The couple tends to live together for their complete life. She remain the wife of Jackie Gleason until his death in 1987. She has two stepkids named Linda Miller, and Geraldine Gleason. She was very close to them.

Net Worth

As an actress she appeared in Mr. Billion (1977), Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983), and Izzy and Moe (1985). Moreover, her sister June Taylor was a Choreographer.

Being from a celebrity family she gets to work a lot in the entertainment field. This profession became her primary source of income. It also made her a financially independent woman. She has a net worth of $20 Million.

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Some Interesting Facts About Marilyn Gleason

  • Marilyn Gleason was born on October 25, 1925. Unfortunately, she passed away on April 2, 2019. She lived an amazing 93 years of life.
  • She had a height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and a weight of 60 kg (132 lbs).
  • Her Nationality is American. She was born and brought up in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
  • Libra is her zodiac sign.
  • She completed her education as a graduate.
  • She always had an interest in the entertainment field.
  • Marilyn had a beautiful and cooperative sister June Taylor.
  • Jackie Gleason and Marilyn had amazing chemistry and life together.
  • Jackie Gleason is mainly known as “The Great One” mainly known for his role as Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners.