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Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Birthday: 1907-06-16 | Place of Birth: Malden, Massachusetts, U.S.

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Albertson, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1981
The Fox and the Hound

as    Amos Slade (voice)

1981
Dead & Buried

as    William G. Dobbs

1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys

as    Self

1974
Chico and the Man

as    Ed Brown

1972
The Poseidon Adventure

as    Manny Rosen

1971
Congratulations, It's a Boy!

as    Al Gaines

1971
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

as    Grandpa Joe

1971
Montserrat

as    Salas Ina

1970
Rabbit, Run

as    Marty Tothero

1969
Justine

as    Cohen

1969
The Monk

as    Tinker

1968
Pat Neal Is Back

as    Himself

1965
How to Murder Your Wife

as    Dr. Bentley

1964
Kissin' Cousins

as    Captain Robert Salbo

1963
Days of Wine and Roses

as    Trayner

1962
Ensign O'Toole

as    Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner

1958
Teacher's Pet

as    Guide

1957
Man of a Thousand Faces

as    Dr. J. Wilson Shiels

1956
The Unguarded Moment

as    Prof

1954
Top Banana

as    Vic Davis

1938
Next Time I Marry

as    Reporter