Jack Albertson

Acting

Jack Albertson

Born 16 June 1907 · Malden, Massachusetts, USA · Died 25 November 1981 at 74

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

Highlights

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971 · Film · Grandpa Joe
The Sword in the Stone1963 · Film · Knight in Crowd #1 (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Jerry Harlowe
The Fox and the Hound1981 · Film · Amos Slade (voice)
The Poseidon Adventure1972 · Film · Manny Rosen
Miracle on 34th Street1947 · Film · Al (uncredited)

Filmography

Movies

57 films

Terror at Alcatraz1982 · Film · George 'Deacon' Wheeler
My Body, My Child1982 · Film · Poppa MacMahon
The Fox and the Hound1981 · Film · Amos Slade (voice)
Dead & Buried1981 · Film · William G. Dobbs
Marriage Is Alive and Well1980 · Film · Manny Wax
Valentine1979 · Film · Pete Ferguson
The Comedy Company1978 · Film · Barney Bailey
The Poseidon Adventure1972 · Film · Manny Rosen
Pickup on 1011972 · Film · Jedediah Bradley
The Flim Flam Man1972 · Film · Me. Packard
Lock, Stock and Barrel1971 · Film · Brucker
Congratulations, It's a Boy!1971 · Film · Al Gaines
Once Upon a Dead Man1971 · Film · Chief Andrew Yeakel
The Late Liz1971 · Film · Gordon Rogers
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971 · Film · Grandpa Joe
Montserrat1971 · Film · Salas Ina
Rabbit, Run1970 · Film · Marty Tothero
A Clear and Present Danger1970 · Film · Dr. Chanute
Squeeze a Flower1970 · Film · Alfredo Brazzi
The Monk1969 · Film · Tinker
Justine1969 · Film · Cohen
Changes1969 · Film · Kent's father / Interviewer
The Subject Was Roses1968 · Film · John Cleary
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life1968 · Film · Slotkin
The Flim-Flam Man1967 · Film · Mr. Packard
How to Murder Your Wife1965 · Film · Dr. Bentley
Roustabout1964 · Film · Lou
The Patsy1964 · Film · Theatergoer with Helen
A Tiger Walks1964 · Film · Sam Grant
Kissin' Cousins1964 · Film · Captain Robert Salbo
The Sword in the Stone1963 · Film · Knight in Crowd #1 (uncredited)
Days of Wine and Roses1963 · Film · Trayner
Son of Flubber1963 · Film · Mr. Barley
Who's Got the Action?1962 · Film · Officer Hodges
Period of Adjustment1962 · Film · Desk Sergeant
Convicts 41962 · Film · Teach
Little Amy1962 · Film · The Reporter
Lover Come Back1961 · Film · Fred
The George Raft Story1961 · Film · Milton
The Slowest Gun in the West1960 · Film · Col. Carl Dexter
The Shaggy Dog1959 · Film · Reporter (uncredited)
Never Steal Anything Small1959 · Film · Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
Teacher's Pet1958 · Film · Guide
Don't Go Near the Water1957 · Film · Rep. George Jansen
Man of a Thousand Faces1957 · Film · Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Monkey on My Back1957 · Film · Sam Pian
The Unguarded Moment1956 · Film · Prof
The Big Slide1956 · Film · Al St. George
You Can't Run Away from It1956 · Film · Third Proprietor
The Harder They Fall1956 · Film · Pop
The Eddy Duchin Story1956 · Film · Piano Tuner (uncredited)
Over-Exposed1956 · Film · Les Bauer (uncredited)
Bring Your Smile Along1955 · Film · Mr. Jenson
Top Banana1954 · Film · Vic Davis
Miracle on 34th Street1947 · Film · Al (uncredited)
Strike Up the Band1940 · Film · Barker (uncredited)
Next Time I Marry1938 · Film · Reporter (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

58 shows

Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Edward Jordan
The Sonny and Cher Show1976 · Series
Chico and the Man1974 · Series · Ed Brown
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series
Temperatures Rising1972 · Series · Senator Farmstick
Doctor Simon Locke1971 · Series · Dr. Andrew Sellers
Alias Smith and Jones1971 · Series
Night Gallery1970 · Series
The Immortal1970 · Series
Nanny and the Professor1970 · Series
Love, American Style1969 · Series · Archie
Marcus Welby, M.D.1969 · Series · Mr. Chambers
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors1969 · Series · Ira Goldberg
Here Come the Brides1968 · Series
Land of the Giants1968 · Series · Inidu
Ironside1967 · Series
Pistols 'n' Petticoats1966 · Series
Run, Buddy, Run1966 · Series
The Big Valley1965 · Series · Judge Ben Moore
Run for Your Life1965 · Series · Joe Murray
Daniel Boone1964 · Series · Shem Sweet
Glynis1963 · Series
The Lieutenant1963 · Series
The Lucy Show1962 · Series · Herbert
Ensign O'Toole1962 · Series · Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner
Saints and Sinners1962 · Series · Dr. Felixson
Room for One More1962 · Series
The Dick Van Dyke Show1961 · Series · Mr. Eisenbauer
Bus Stop1961 · Series
Dr. Kildare1961 · Series · Cary Fain
87th Precinct1961 · Series
The Defenders1961 · Series · Roger Bailey Sr.
Mister Ed1961 · Series
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · Series · Bradford J. Taylor
Pete and Gladys1960 · Series
The Tab Hunter Show1960 · Series
Startime1959 · Series · Harry
The Twilight Zone1959 · Series · Jerry Harlowe
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis1959 · Series
Riverboat1959 · Series · Sampson J. Binton
Tightrope1959 · Series
Yancy Derringer1958 · Series · Blind Bill
The Donna Reed Show1958 · Series · Jack Richards
Shirley Temple's Storybook1958 · Series · Tintac Ping Foo
The Thin Man1957 · Series · Harry Evans
Wagon Train1957 · Series · Jebediah Giddings
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · Series
Richard Diamond, Private Detective1957 · Series · Fernando Faillace
Hey, Jeannie!1956 · Series · Immigration man
Matinee Theater1955 · Series
The 20th Century Fox Hour1955 · Series
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Danny Wilson
The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · Series · Reporter (uncredited)
December Bride1954 · Series
Inner Sanctum1954 · Series
General Electric Theater1953 · Series · Herb
I Love Lucy1951 · Series · Helicopter Dispatcher
Man Against Crime1949 · Series · Jerry