JACK ALBERTSON
Jack Albertson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 16, 1907
Deathday: November 25, 1981
Place of Birth: Malden, Massachusetts, USA
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
Starring
Self (archive footage)
2012·
Honest TrailersGrandpa Joe (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self - Sketch Performer
1982·
My Body, My ChildPoppa MacMahon
1982·
Terror at AlcatrazGeorge 'Deacon' Wheeler
Charlie Bartlett
1981·
Dead & BuriedWilliam G. Dobbs
Amos Slade (voice)
Manny Wax
1979·
ValentinePete Ferguson
1978·
Mickey's 50Self
1978·
The Comedy CompanyBarney Bailey
Self
1976·
Donny & MarieSelf
1976·
Charlie's AngelsEdward Jordan
1976·
JoysSelf
1975·
CherSelf
1975·
Mitzi & 100 GuysSelf
1974·
Dinah!Self
Self
1974·
Chico and the ManEd Brown
Self
1972·
Temperatures RisingSenator Farnstock, Senator Farmstick
1972·
Pickup on 101Jedediah Bradley
Manny Rosen
1971·
Doctor Simon LockeDr. Andrew Sellers
Brucker
1971·
Once Upon a Dead ManChief Andrew Yeakel
1971·
The Late LizGordon Rogers
1971·
MontserratSalas Ina
Al Gaines
Grandpa Joe
1970·
The Immortal1970·
Night GalleryDr. Chanute
1970·
Squeeze a FlowerAlfredo Brazzi
1970·
Rabbit, RunMarty Tothero
1969·
Love, American StyleArchie
1969·
Marcus Welby, M.D.Mr. Chambers
1969·
The MonkTinker
1969·
ChangesKent's father / Interviewer
1969·
JustineCohen
1968·
Land of the GiantsProf. Kirmus, Inidu
1968·
Here Come the Brides1968·
Pat Neal Is BackSelf
Slotkin
John Cleary
1967·
Ironside1967·
The Flim-Flam ManMr. Packard
1966·
CBS Playhouse1966·
Run, Buddy, Run1965·
Run for Your LifeHarry Krissel, Joe Murray
1965·
The Big ValleyJudge Ben Moore
Dr. Bentley
1964·
Daniel BooneShem Sweet
1964·
The PatsyTheatergoer with Helen
1964·
RoustaboutLou
1964·
A Tiger WalksSam Grant
1964·
Kissin' CousinsCaptain Robert Salbo
1963·
The Lieutenant1963·
Glynis1963·
Son of FlubberMr. Barley
Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
Trayner
1962·
Ensign O'TooleLieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner
1962·
Room for One More1962·
Saints and SinnersDr. Felixson
1962·
The Lucy ShowHerbert
1962·
Little AmyThe Reporter
Officer Hodges
1962·
Convicts 4Teach
1962·
Period of AdjustmentDesk Sergeant
Self
Mr. Eisenbauer
1961·
The DefendersRoger Bailey Sr.
1961·
Dr. KildareCary Fain
1961·
Bus Stop1961·
87th Precinct1961·
Mister Ed1961·
Lover Come BackFred
1960·
The Tab Hunter Show1960·
Pete and GladysBradford J. Taylor
Col. Carl Dexter
1959·
Startime1959·
Tightrope1959·
RiverboatSampson J. Binton
1959·
The Twilight ZoneGenie, Jerry Harlowe
1959·
The Shaggy DogReporter (uncredited)
Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
Tintac Ping Foo
1958·
The Donna Reed Show1958·
Yancy DerringerBlind Bill
1958·
Teacher's PetGuide
Mayor Whiteside
Fernando Faillace
1957·
The Thin ManLt. Harry Evans
Rep. George Jansen
1957·
Monkey on My BackSam Pian
Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Host
1956·
Hey, Jeannie!Immigration man
1956·
The Big SlideAl St. George
Third Proprietor
Piano Tuner (uncredited)
1956·
Over-ExposedLes Bauer (uncredited)
1956·
The Unguarded MomentProf
1956·
The Harder They FallPop
1955·
GunsmokeMoses Darby, Lucius Prince, Danny Wilson
1955·
Matinee TheaterMr. Jenson
1954·
Inner Sanctum1954·
December BrideCliff Miller, Shipping
1954·
Top BananaVic Davis
Herb
1951·
I Love LucyHelicopter Dispatcher
Self
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1948·
Broadway JamboreePostal Sorter Al (uncredited)
1940·
Strike Up the BandBarker (uncredited)
1938·
Next Time I MarryReporter