Jack Albertson
Known for
Acting
Born
June 16, 1907
Birthplace
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Died
November 25, 1981 (aged 74)
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.
Best known work
The Sword in the Stone
1963
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
The Fox and the Hound
1981
The Twilight Zone
1959
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
Dead & Buried
1981
I Love Lucy
1951
Charlie's Angels
1976
Days of Wine and Roses
1963Filmography
2023
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.as Self (archive footage)
2002
1983
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?as Self - Sketch Performer
1982
Terror at Alcatrazas George 'Deacon' Wheeler
1982
My Body, My Childas Poppa MacMahon
1981
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chaseas Charlie Bartlett
1981
The Fox and the Houndas Amos Slade (voice)
1981
Dead & Buriedas William G. Dobbs
1980
Marriage Is Alive and Wellas Manny Wax
1979
Valentineas Pete Ferguson
1979
1978
Mickey's 50as Self
1978
1978
The Comedy Companyas Barney Bailey
1976
1976
1976
1976
Joysas Self
1976
1976
1975
Mitzi & 100 Guysas Self
1975
1975
1974
1974