Duncan Gleason

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJoseph Duncan•Gleason
Used nameDuncan•Gleason
Born3 August 1881 in Watsonville, California (USA)
Died9 March 1959 in Glendale, California (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

American painter Joseph Duncan Gleason started working for an engraving company when he was only 14, but later became known as a landscape painter and painter of maritime subjects. Gleason studied in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. He also illustrated numerous books about oceanic history. He also was a very successful gymnast who won a total of 11 International Championships on the rings and was an accomplished sailor. In 1924 he finally settled in Los Angeles. Gleason later worked for several well-known Hollywood movie studios, including as a stuntman and production designer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Art Competitions USA Duncan Gleason
Painting, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) AC