Jack Albertson
Acting • Born on 6/16/1907 in 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.
Filmography (141)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Wagon Train
Jebediah Giddings
The Andy Griffith Show
Bradford J. Taylor
Ironside
The Twilight Zone
Jerry Harlowe
Have Gun, Will Travel
Love, American Style
Archie
Charlie's Angels
Edward Jordan
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Tony Awards
Self - Host
Daniel Boone
Shem Sweet