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Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Acting · Born 1907-06-16 · Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) was an American character actor dating to vaudeville.  A comedian, dancer, singer, and musician, Albertson is perhaps best known for his roles as Manny Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Grandpa Joe in the 1971 version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Amos Slade in the 1981 animated film "The Fox and the Hound" (1981), and as Ed Brown in the 1974-1978 television sitcom Chico and the Man. For contributions to the television industry, Jack Albertson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard.

Known For

movie 7.2 The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone
1963
movie 7.5 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
movie 7.2 The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound
1981
tv 8.5 The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1959
movie 7.2 The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
movie 7.4 Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
movie 6.4 Dead & Buried
Dead & Buried
1981
tv 7.9 I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
1951
tv 6.7 Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
1976
movie 7.5 Days of Wine and Roses
Days of Wine and Roses
1963
movie 7.0 Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back
1961
tv 7.6 The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
movie 7.2 The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall
1956
movie 6.3 How to Murder Your Wife
How to Murder Your Wife
1965
tv 6.7 Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
1955
tv 7.8 Night Gallery
Night Gallery
1970
tv 7.6 The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
movie 6.8 Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet
1958