Jack Albertson
Biography
Jack Albertson was an American character actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and musician whose career dated back to vaudeville. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, on June 16, 1907, he was also known by the name Harold A. Albertson. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Manny Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure in 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, and as Ed Brown in the television sitcom Chico and the Man from 1974 to 1978. For his contributions to the television industry, Jack Albertson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard. He passed away on November 25, 1981.
Career overview
Jack Albertson was an American character actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and musician whose career dates back to vaudeville. Born on June 16, 1907, in Malden, Massachusetts, he was also known by the name Harold A or Harold Jack Albertson. During his extensive career in film and television, Albertson accumulated 142 known acting credits.
Albertson is perhaps best known for several prominent roles, including Manny Rosen in the 1972 film The Poseidon Adventure and Grandpa Joe in the 1971 version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He also voiced Amos Slade in the 1981 animated film The Fox and the Hound and played Ed Brown in the television sitcom Chico and the Man from 1974 to 1978. In addition to these memorable performances, he was recognized as a Tony, Oscar, and Emmy winning actor.
Albertson passed away on November 25, 1981, at the age of 74. For his contributions to the television industry, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard.
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151 titles- Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- After They Were Famous (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? (1983) as Self - Sketch Performer
- My Body, My Child (1982) as Poppa MacMahon
- Terror at Alcatraz (1982) as George 'Deacon' Wheeler
- The Fox and the Hound (1981) as Amos Slade (voice)
- Dead & Buried (1981) as William G. Dobbs
- Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) as Charlie Bartlett
- Marriage Is Alive and Well (1980) as Manny Wax
- Valentine (1979) as Pete Ferguson
- All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman (1979) as Self
- Grandpa Goes to Washington (1978)
- Mickey's 50 (1978) as Self
- The Comedy Company (1978) as Barney Bailey
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Edward Jordan
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- The Sonny and Cher Show (1976)
- The Captain and Tennille (1976) as Self - Guest
- NBC: The First Fifty Years (1976)
- Joys (1976) as Self
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Host
- Cher (1975) as Self
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Chico and the Man (1974) as Ed Brown
- Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974) as Self
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) as Self
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Senator Farmstick
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Senator Farnstock
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972) as Manny Rosen
- Pickup on 101 (1972) as Jedediah Bradley
- The Flim Flam Man (1972) as Me. Packard
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) as Grandpa Joe
- Doctor Simon Locke (1971) as Dr. Andrew Sellers
- Once Upon a Dead Man (1971) as Chief Andrew Yeakel
- Lock, Stock and Barrel (1971) as Brucker
- Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) as Al Gaines
- The Late Liz (1971) as Gordon Rogers
- Montserrat (1971) as Salas Ina
- Night Gallery (1970)
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- The Immortal (1970)
- A Clear and Present Danger (1970) as Dr. Chanute
- Rabbit, Run (1970) as Marty Tothero
- Squeeze a Flower (1970) as Alfredo Brazzi
- Love, American Style (1969) as Archie
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Mr. Chambers
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Ira Goldberg
- Justine (1969) as Cohen
- The Monk (1969) as Tinker
- Changes (1969) as Kent's father / Interviewer
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Inidu
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Prof. Kirmus
- Here Come the Brides (1968)
- The Subject Was Roses (1968) as John Cleary
- How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life (1968) as Slotkin
- Pat Neal Is Back (1968) as Self
- Ironside (1967)
- The Flim-Flam Man (1967) as Mr. Packard
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Joe Singer
- Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Joe Murray
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Harry Krissel
- The Big Valley (1965) as Judge Ben Moore
- How to Murder Your Wife (1965) as Dr. Bentley
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Shem Sweet
- A Tiger Walks (1964) as Sam Grant
- Roustabout (1964) as Lou
- The Patsy (1964) as Theatergoer with Helen
- Kissin' Cousins (1964) as Captain Robert Salbo
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- The Lieutenant (1963)
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
- Days of Wine and Roses (1963) as Trayner
- Son of Flubber (1963) as Mr. Barley
- Glynis (1963)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Herbert
- Ensign O'Toole (1962) as Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner
- Saints and Sinners (1962) as Dr. Felixson
- Who's Got the Action? (1962) as Officer Hodges
- Little Amy (1962) as The Reporter
- Room for One More (1962)
- Period of Adjustment (1962) as Desk Sergeant
- Convicts 4 (1962) as Teach
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Mr. Eisenbauer
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Cary Fain
- The Defenders (1961) as Roger Bailey Sr.
- Mister Ed (1961)
- Mister Ed (1961) as Paul Fenton
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- Bus Stop (1961)
- Lover Come Back (1961) as Fred
- The George Raft Story (1961) as Milton
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Bradford J. Taylor
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- The Tab Hunter Show (1960)
- The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) as Col. Carl Dexter
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Jerry Harlowe
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Genie
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
- Startime (1959) as Harry
- Startime (1959) as Cob
- Riverboat (1959) as Sampson J. Binton
- Tightrope (1959)
- The Shaggy Dog (1959) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Never Steal Anything Small (1959) as Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Jack Richards
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Tintac Ping Foo
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Blind Bill
- Teacher's Pet (1958) as Guide
- Wagon Train (1957) as Jebediah Giddings
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Mayor Whiteside
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Fernando Faillace
- The Thin Man (1957) as Lt. Harry Evans
- Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
- Don't Go Near the Water (1957) as Rep. George Jansen
- Monkey on My Back (1957) as Sam Pian
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Host
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Immigration man
- The Harder They Fall (1956) as Pop
- You Can't Run Away from It (1956) as Third Proprietor
- The Eddy Duchin Story (1956) as Piano Tuner (uncredited)
- The Unguarded Moment (1956) as Prof
- The Big Slide (1956) as Al St. George
- Over-Exposed (1956) as Les Bauer (uncredited)
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Danny Wilson
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lucius Prince
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Moses Darby
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- Bring Your Smile Along (1955) as Mr. Jenson
- December Bride (1954)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Top Banana (1954) as Vic Davis
- All I Need Is a Conference! (1954) as Cliff Miller, Shipping
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Herb
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Helicopter Dispatcher
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Man Against Crime (1949) as Jerry
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Broadway Jamboree (1948)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) as Al (uncredited)
- Strike Up the Band (1940) as Barker (uncredited)
- Next Time I Marry (1938) as Reporter (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Albertson best known for?
Jack Albertson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fox and the Hound (1981), Dead & Buried (1981), Vice Versa (1988), Charlie's Angels (1976).
When and where was Jack Albertson born?
Jack Albertson was born on June 16, 1907 in Malden, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on November 25, 1981.
How many credits does Jack Albertson have?
Jack Albertson has accumulated over 151 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 2023.
What is Jack Albertson's background in cinema and television?
Jack Albertson was an American character actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and musician whose career dated back to vaudeville. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, on June 16, 1907, he was also known by the name Harold A. Albertson. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Manny Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure in 1972, Grand...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Host — aged about 68
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Jerry Harlowe — aged about 52
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Genie — aged about 52
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Reporter (uncredited) — aged about 47
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Helicopter Dispatcher — aged about 44
- Night Gallery (1970) — aged about 63
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