His wife and son predeceased him. A grandson, Michael Gleason, survived.
Was seriously considered for the role of Hopalong Cassidy, which William Boyd made popular.
Vice-president for the Catholic Motion Picture Guild of America. The other vice-presidents (under president James Ryan) were John J. Gain, C.E. Sullivan and Johnny Hines (per the 1931 Motion Picture Almanac).
Appeared in 17 films with his wife, Lucille Gleason.