Jack Albertson
Acting
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.
Also known as
Harold Albertson
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Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV
Tony Awards
1956 · TV
The Andy Griffith Show
1960 · TV
Ironside
1967 · TV
The Donna Reed Show
1958 · TV
The Streets of San Francisco
1972 · TV
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961 · TV
Love, American Style
1969 · TV
Wagon Train
1957 · TV
The Lucy Show
1962 · TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957 · TV