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Jack Albertson

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
MOVIE

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

7.5(3.9K)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe
Poster for The Poseidon Adventure
MOVIE

The Poseidon Adventure

7.1(1.0K)
The Poseidon Adventure
Manny Rosen
Poster for Mitzi & 100 Guys
MOVIE

Mitzi & 100 Guys

Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
Poster for The Fox and the Hound
MOVIE

The Fox and the Hound

7.1(3.5K)
The Fox and the Hound
Amos Slade (voice)
Poster for Dead & Buried
MOVIE

Dead & Buried

6.4(0.3K)
Dead & Buried
William G. Dobbs
Poster for Miracle on 34th Street
MOVIE

Miracle on 34th Street

7.4(0.8K)
Miracle on 34th Street
Al (uncredited)
Poster for Days of Wine and Roses
MOVIE

Days of Wine and Roses

7.5(0.2K)
Days of Wine and Roses
Trayner
Poster for How to Murder Your Wife
MOVIE

How to Murder Your Wife

6.3(0.1K)
How to Murder Your Wife
Dr. Bentley
Poster for Lover Come Back
MOVIE

Lover Come Back

7.0(0.2K)
Lover Come Back
Fred
Poster for Pickup on 101
MOVIE

Pickup on 101

4.4(0.0K)
Pickup on 101
Jedediah Bradley

Gallery

Jack Albertson portrait
Jack Albertson portrait