Jack 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.

Filmografi

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971 · Grandpa JoeThe Sword in the Stone1963 · Knight in Crowd #1 (uncredited)The Poseidon Adventure1972 · Manny RosenThe Fox and the Hound1981 · Amos Slade (voice)Miracle on 34th Street1947 · Al (uncredited)The Harder They Fall1956 · PopDays of Wine and Roses1963 · TraynerJoys1976 · SelfWho's Got the Action?1962 · Officer HodgesDead & Buried1981 · William G. DobbsBring Your Smile Along1955 · Mr. JensonHow to Murder Your Wife1965 · Dr. BentleyMitzi & 100 Guys1975 · SelfTop Banana1954 · Vic DavisKissin' Cousins1964 · Captain Robert SalboThe Eddy Duchin Story1956 · Piano Tuner (uncredited)The Patsy1964 · Theatergoer with HelenThe Flim Flam Man1972 · Me. PackardLittle Amy1962 · The ReporterTeacher's Pet1958 · GuideDon't Go Near the Water1957 · Rep. George JansenThe Shaggy Dog1959 · Reporter (uncredited)NBC: The First Fifty Years1976 · SelfRoustabout1964 · Lou