Jack Albertson
1907–1981 · 22 titles in the catalogue
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.
Their work
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The Sword in the Stone1963as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971as Grandpa Joe
The Fox and the Hound1981as Amos Slade (voice)
The Twilight Zone1959as Genie
The Poseidon Adventure1972as Manny Rosen
Miracle on 34th Street1947as Al (uncredited)
Dead & Buried1981as William G. Dobbs
I Love Lucy1951as Helicopter Dispatcher
Charlie's Angels1976as Edward Jordan
Days of Wine and Roses1963as Trayner
Lover Come Back1961as Fred
The Andy Griffith Show1960as Bradford J. Taylor
The Harder They Fall1956as Pop
How to Murder Your Wife1965as Dr. Bentley
Gunsmoke1955as Moses Darby
Night Gallery1970guest actor
The Dick Van Dyke Show1961as Mr. Eisenbauer
Teacher's Pet1958as Guide
The Streets of San Francisco1972guest actor
The Shaggy Dog1959as Reporter (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962as Self
Marcus Welby, M.D.1969as Mr. Chambers
