Jack Albertson
Known for Acting · 141 credits
- Born
- 1907-06-16
- Died
- 1981-11-25
- Place of birth
- Malden, Massachusetts, USA
- Also known as
- Harold 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.
Known For
TV Shows (75)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Bradford J. Taylor
Wagon Train
1957
as Jebediah Giddings
Ironside
1967
Love, American Style
1969
as Archie
Charlie's Angels
1976
as Edward Jordan
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Host
Matinee Theater
1955
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Jerry Harlowe / Genie
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Mayor Whiteside
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Cary Fain
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
I Love Lucy
1951
as Helicopter Dispatcher
Daniel Boone
1964
as Shem Sweet
The Donna Reed Show
1958
as Jack Richards
The Lucy Show
1962
as Herbert
The Big Valley
1965
as Judge Ben Moore
Run for Your Life
1965
as Joe Murray / Harry Krissel
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
as Mr. Eisenbauer
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Defenders
1961
as Roger Bailey Sr.
Night Gallery
1970
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
as Mr. Chambers
Gunsmoke
1955
as Danny Wilson / Lucius Prince / Moses Darby
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950
as Self
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Land of the Giants
1968
as Inidu / Prof. Kirmus
Dinah!
1974
as Self
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Host
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
Mister Ed
1961
as Paul Fenton
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957
as Fernando Faillace
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
as Tintac Ping Foo
Riverboat
1959
as Sampson J. Binton
December Bride
1954
Startime
1959
as Harry / Cob
87th Precinct
1961
Chico and the Man
1974
as Ed Brown
Tightrope
1959
Pete and Gladys
1960
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
CBS Playhouse
1966
as Joe Singer
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969
as Ira Goldberg
Nanny and the Professor
1970
Donny & Marie
1976
as Self
Temperatures Rising
1972
as Senator Farmstick / Senator Farnstock
Bus Stop
1961
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Reporter (uncredited)
Yancy Derringer
1958
as Blind Bill
The Lieutenant
1963
The Thin Man
1957
as Lt. Harry Evans
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
1966
Hey, Jeannie!
1956
as Immigration man
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974
as Self
Ensign O'Toole
1962
as Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner
Inner Sanctum
1954
Cher
1975
as Self
Movies (66)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
as Grandpa Joe
The Fox and the Hound
1981
as Amos Slade (voice)
The Sword in the Stone
1963
as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Manny Rosen
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
as Al (uncredited)
Joys
1976
as Self
The Harder They Fall
1956
as Pop
Dead & Buried
1981
as William G. Dobbs
How to Murder Your Wife
1965
as Dr. Bentley
The Monk
1969
as Tinker
Roustabout
1964
as Lou
Kissin' Cousins
1964
as Captain Robert Salbo
Changes
1969
as Kent's father / Interviewer
Justine
1969
as Cohen
Convicts 4
1962
as Teach
The Eddy Duchin Story
1956
as Piano Tuner (uncredited)
Lover Come Back
1961
as Fred
Man of a Thousand Faces
1957
as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Who's Got the Action?
1962
as Officer Hodges
Days of Wine and Roses
1963
as Trayner
Never Steal Anything Small
1959
as Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
Over-Exposed
1956
as Les Bauer (uncredited)
The Patsy
1964
as Theatergoer with Helen
Son of Flubber
1963
as Mr. Barley
Teacher's Pet
1958
as Guide
Rabbit, Run
1970
as Marty Tothero
The Slowest Gun in the West
1960
as Col. Carl Dexter
The Shaggy Dog
1959
as Reporter (uncredited)
Mickey's 50
1978
as Self
NBC: The First Fifty Years
1976
Pickup on 101
1972
as Jedediah Bradley
Valentine
1979
as Pete Ferguson
A Clear and Present Danger
1970
as Dr. Chanute
Strike Up the Band
1940
as Barker (uncredited)
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975
as Self
Next Time I Marry
1938
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Flim-Flam Man
1967
as Mr. Packard
Top Banana
1954
as Vic Davis
You Can't Run Away from It
1956
as Third Proprietor
Period of Adjustment
1962
as Desk Sergeant
The Late Liz
1971
as Gordon Rogers
Don't Go Near the Water
1957
as Rep. George Jansen
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
1968
as Slotkin
The Subject Was Roses
1968
as John Cleary
A Tiger Walks
1964
as Sam Grant
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
1971
as Al Gaines
Terror at Alcatraz
1982
as George 'Deacon' Wheeler
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
1983
as Self - Sketch Performer
Lock, Stock and Barrel
1971
as Brucker
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
1981
as Charlie Bartlett
Monkey on My Back
1957
as Sam Pian
The Comedy Company
1978
as Barney Bailey
Montserrat
1971
as Salas Ina
Bring Your Smile Along
1955
as Mr. Jenson
The Unguarded Moment
1956
as Prof
Marriage Is Alive and Well
1980
as Manny Wax
Little Amy
1962
as The Reporter
The Big Slide
1956
as Al St. George
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
1979
as Self
Once Upon a Dead Man
1971
as Chief Andrew Yeakel
My Body, My Child
1982
as Poppa MacMahon
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
2023
as Self (archive footage)
The Flim Flam Man
1972
as Me. Packard
Pat Neal Is Back
1968
as Self
All I Need Is a Conference!
1954
as Cliff Miller, Shipping
Squeeze a Flower
1970
as Alfredo Brazzi
About Jack Albertson
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 Ho… With 141 credits spanning from 1938 to 2023, Jack Albertson has appeared in 66 films and 75 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jack Albertson Movies
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) — as Grandpa Joe
- The Fox and the Hound (1981) — as Amos Slade (voice)
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) — as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972) — as Manny Rosen
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) — as Al (uncredited)
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