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Jack Albertson
AKA: Harold Albertson
Acting
Born: 1907
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
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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.
Known For
After They Were Famous
Self (archive footage)
2002 · GB
Donny & Marie
Self
1976 · US
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
1975 · US
Dinah!
Self
1974 · US
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
1973 · US
The Streets of San Francisco
Role
1972 · US
Temperatures Rising
Senator Farmstick
1972 · US
Alias Smith and Jones
Role
1971 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| After They Were Famous | 2002 | Self (archive footage) |
| Donny & Marie | 1976 | Self |
| People's Choice Awards | 1975 | Self - Host |
| Dinah! | 1974 | Self |
| The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts | 1973 | Self |
| The Streets of San Francisco | 1972 | Contributor |
| Temperatures Rising | 1972 | Senator Farmstick |
| Alias Smith and Jones | 1971 | Contributor |
| Night Gallery | 1970 | Contributor |
| Nanny and the Professor | 1970 | Contributor |
| Love, American Style | 1969 | Archie |
| Marcus Welby, M.D. | 1969 | Mr. Chambers |
| Land of the Giants | 1968 | Prof. Kirmus |
| CBS Playhouse | 1966 | Joe Singer |
| Run for Your Life | 1965 | Harry Krissel |
| Daniel Boone | 1964 | Shem Sweet |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963 | Contributor |
| The Lieutenant | 1963 | Contributor |
| The Lucy Show | 1962 | Herbert |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961 | Mr. Eisenbauer |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961 | Cary Fain |
| 87th Precinct | 1961 | Contributor |
| The Defenders | 1961 | Roger Bailey Sr. |
| Mister Ed | 1961 | Contributor |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960 | Bradford J. Taylor |
| The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | 1959 | Contributor |
| The Donna Reed Show | 1958 | Jack Richards |
| Shirley Temple's Storybook | 1958 | Tintac Ping Foo |
| Wagon Train | 1957 | Jebediah Giddings |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957 | Contributor |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1957 | Fernando Faillace |
| Tony Awards | 1956 | Self - Host |
| Matinee Theater | 1955 | Contributor |
| The 20th Century Fox Hour | 1955 | Contributor |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Danny Wilson |
| The Wonderful World of Disney | 1954 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| December Bride | 1954 | Contributor |
| Inner Sanctum | 1954 | Contributor |
| I Love Lucy | 1951 | Helicopter Dispatcher |
| The Colgate Comedy Hour | 1950 | Self |