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.
Acted in 115
1980s
- 1982
Terror at Alcatraz
George 'Deacon' Wheeler
My Body, My Child
Poppa MacMahon
- 1981
- 1980
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Manny Wax
1970s
- 1979
Valentine
Pete Ferguson
- 1978
The Comedy Company
Barney Bailey
- 1976
- 1974
- 1972
Pickup on 101
Jedediah Bradley
The Flim Flam Man
Me. Packard
- 1971
Lock, Stock and Barrel
Brucker
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Al Gaines
Once Upon a Dead Man
Chief Andrew Yeakel
Doctor Simon Locke
Dr. Andrew Sellers · 29 episodes
The Late Liz
Gordon Rogers
Montserrat
Salas Ina
- 1970
Rabbit, Run
Marty Tothero
A Clear and Present Danger
Dr. Chanute
Squeeze a Flower
Alfredo Brazzi
1960s
- 1969
Justine
Cohen
Changes
Kent's father / Interviewer
- 1968
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
Slotkin
- 1967
The Flim-Flam Man
Mr. Packard
- 1966
Run, Buddy, Run
TV
- 1965
- 1964
Roustabout
Lou
The Patsy
Theatergoer with Helen
A Tiger Walks
Sam Grant
- 1963
Glynis
TV
Son of Flubber
Mr. Barley
- 1962
Who's Got the Action?
Officer Hodges
Period of Adjustment
Desk Sergeant
Ensign O'Toole
Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner · 32 episodes
Saints and Sinners
Dr. Felixson · 1 episode
Convicts 4
Teach
Room for One More
TV
Little Amy
The Reporter
- 1961
- 1960
The Slowest Gun in the West
Col. Carl Dexter
1950s
- 1959
Never Steal Anything Small
Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
- 1958
Teacher's Pet
Guide
- 1957
Don't Go Near the Water
Rep. George Jansen
Man of a Thousand Faces
Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Monkey on My Back
Sam Pian
- 1956
The Unguarded Moment
Prof
The Big Slide
Al St. George
You Can't Run Away from It
Third Proprietor
Hey, Jeannie!
Immigration man · 1 episode
The Eddy Duchin Story
Piano Tuner (uncredited)
Over-Exposed
Les Bauer (uncredited)
- 1955
Bring Your Smile Along
Mr. Jenson
- 1954
Top Banana
Vic Davis
- 1953
General Electric Theater
Herb · 1 episode
- 1951
1940s
- 1949
Man Against Crime
Jerry · 1 episode
- 1947
- 1940
1930s
- 1938
Next Time I Marry
Reporter (uncredited)
Appearances19
2020s
- 2023
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2002
After They Were Famous
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self
- 1978
Mickey's 50
Self
- 1976
NBC: The First Fifty Years
Self
- 1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
- 1974
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 1 episode
- 1973
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
1940s
- 1948
