Acting
Jack Albertson — Movies and TV Shows
Also known as: Harold 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.
Popular movie credits
Miracle on 34th Street
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The Sword in the Stone
The Fox and the Hound
The Poseidon Adventure
How to Murder Your Wife
The Harder They Fall
Dead & Buried
Teacher's Pet
Days of Wine and Roses
The Shaggy Dog
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Lover Come Back
The Patsy
Roustabout
Popular TV credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Donna Reed Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Ironside
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Wagon Train
The Twilight Zone
Charlie's Angels
Matinee Theater
The Lucy Show
Love, American Style
Have Gun, Will Travel
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Tony Awards
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