Jack Albertson

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.

Personal info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1907-06-16

Place of birth

Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Images

Cast

Justine

Justine

1969

3.96

Top Banana

Top Banana

1954

5.00

Convicts 4

Convicts 4

1962

4.80

Rabbit, Run

Rabbit, Run

1970

3.00

Changes

Changes

1969

5.00

Over-Exposed

Over-Exposed

1956

5.06

Montserrat

Montserrat

1971

0.00

Roustabout

Roustabout

1964

6.00

The Late Liz

The Late Liz

1971

0.00

Valentine

Valentine

1979

0.00

Joys

Joys

1976

4.00

The Patsy

The Patsy

1964

6.19

The Monk

The Monk

1969

7.50

Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50

1978

0.00

Little Amy

Little Amy

1962

0.00