Person file · Acting
Jack Albertson
Born 1907-06-16Malden, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.Self (archive footage)Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?Self - Sketch PerformerTerror at AlcatrazGeorge 'Deacon' WheelerMy Body, My ChildPoppa MacMahonCharlie and the Great Balloon ChaseCharlie BartlettThe Fox and the HoundAmos Slade (voice)Dead & BuriedWilliam G. DobbsMarriage Is Alive and WellManny WaxValentinePete FergusonAll Star Tribute to Ingrid BergmanSelfMickey's 50SelfThe Comedy CompanyBarney BaileyNBC: The First Fifty YearsRoleJoysSelfMitzi & 100 GuysSelfThe Poseidon AdventureManny RosenPickup on 101Jedediah BradleyThe Flim Flam ManMe. PackardLock, Stock and BarrelBruckerCongratulations, It's a Boy!Al GainesOnce Upon a Dead ManChief Andrew YeakelThe Late LizGordon RogersWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryGrandpa JoeMontserratSalas Ina