Jim Gleason

James Joseph Gleason, IV was born on May 30, 1964 in New Orleans, Louisiana as the eldest of three sons to Shirley Faris Gleason, originally from Ripley, Ohio and James Joseph Gleason, III an attorney, magistrate judge and City Councilman in the Mandeville/Covington area of Louisiana. Jim landed the lead role in a school play in 4th grade, and continued to develop a passion for the stage. He would spend the next several years acting in school plays, and playing in local bands to fulfill his dream until he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater from Tulane University and moved to Los Angeles to continue working in film and television. He worked steadily there for 14 years and also built a successful private coaching and classroom environment acting and audition instruction business. During a hometown family Christmas visit in 2010, Jim attended and met his wife at a high school class reunion themed for anyone who graduated in the 80's and has continued to build his business successfully.