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Jack Albertson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1907-06-16

Day of Death

1981-11-25

Place of Birth

Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Jack Albertson

Biography

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 (66)

⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

2023
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⭐ 0 Role: Self - Sketch Performer

Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

1983
⭐ 10.0 Role: George 'Deacon' Wheeler

Terror at Alcatraz

1982
⭐ 9.0 Role: Poppa MacMahon

My Body, My Child

1982
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⭐ 9.0 Role: Charlie Bartlett

Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase

1981
⭐ 7.1 Role: Amos Slade (voice)

The Fox and the Hound

1981
⭐ 6.4 Role: William G. Dobbs

Dead & Buried

1981
⭐ 4.7 Role: Manny Wax

Marriage Is Alive and Well

1980
⭐ 0 Role: Pete Ferguson

Valentine

1979
⭐ 0 Role: Self

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman

1979
⭐ 9.0 Role: Self

Mickey's 50

1978
⭐ 4.3 Role: Barney Bailey

The Comedy Company

1978
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

NBC: The First Fifty Years

1976
⭐ 6.0 Role: Self

Joys

1976
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Mitzi & 100 Guys

1975