Jack Albertson
Known for: Acting
Born: June 15, 1907 in Malden, Massachusetts, USA - Died: November 24, 1981
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
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe
The Poseidon Adventure
Manny Rosen
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
The Fox and the Hound
Amos Slade (voice)
Dead & Buried
William G. Dobbs
Miracle on 34th Street
Al (uncredited)
Days of Wine and Roses
Trayner
How to Murder Your Wife
Dr. Bentley
Lover Come Back
Fred
Pickup on 101
Jedediah Bradley
The Harder They Fall
Pop
The Flim-Flam Man
Mr. Packard
Justine
Cohen
Kissin' Cousins
Captain Robert Salbo
Period of Adjustment
Desk Sergeant
Teacher's Pet
Guide
Man of a Thousand Faces
Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Monkey on My Back
Sam Pian
Top Banana
Vic Davis
Convicts 4
Teach
The Unguarded Moment
Prof
Rabbit, Run
Marty Tothero
Changes
Kent's father / Interviewer
The Subject Was Roses
John Cleary