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Jack Albertson
Acting

Jack Albertson

Born 1907-06-16
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jack Albertson

The Sword in the Stone
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The Sword in the Stone

1963
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971
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The Fox and the Hound
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The Fox and the Hound

1981
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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The Twilight Zone
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The Twilight Zone

1959
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The Poseidon Adventure
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The Poseidon Adventure

1972
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Miracle on 34th Street
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Miracle on 34th Street

1947
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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The Andy Griffith Show
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The Andy Griffith Show

1960
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Ironside
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Ironside

1967
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (152 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.Self (archive footage)Movie2023
After They Were FamousAfter They Were FamousSelf (archive footage)TV Series2002
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?Self - Sketch PerformerMovie1983
Terror at AlcatrazTerror at AlcatrazGeorge 'Deacon' WheelerMovie1982
My Body, My ChildMy Body, My ChildPoppa MacMahonMovie1982
Charlie and the Great Balloon ChaseCharlie BartlettMovie1981
The Fox and the HoundThe Fox and the HoundAmos Slade (voice)Movie1981
Dead & BuriedDead & BuriedWilliam G. DobbsMovie1981
Marriage Is Alive and WellMarriage Is Alive and WellManny WaxMovie1980
ValentineValentinePete FergusonMovie1979
All Star Tribute to Ingrid BergmanAll Star Tribute to Ingrid BergmanSelfMovie1979
Mickey's 50Mickey's 50SelfMovie1978
Grandpa Goes to WashingtonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
The Comedy CompanyThe Comedy CompanyBarney BaileyMovie1978
NBC: The First Fifty YearsNBC: The First Fifty YearsSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsEdward JordanTV Series1976
The Captain and TennilleThe Captain and TennilleSelf - GuestTV Series1976
JoysJoysSelfMovie1976
The Sonny and Cher ShowThe Sonny and Cher ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Donny & MarieDonny & MarieSelfTV Series1976
Mitzi & 100 GuysMitzi & 100 GuysSelfMovie1975
People's Choice AwardsPeople's Choice AwardsSelf - HostTV Series1975
CherCherSelfTV Series1975
Tony Orlando and DawnTony Orlando and DawnSelfTV Series1974
Dinah!Dinah!SelfTV Series1974
Chico and the ManChico and the ManEd BrownTV Series1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsThe Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelfTV Series1973
The Poseidon AdventureThe Poseidon AdventureManny RosenMovie1972
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
Temperatures RisingTemperatures RisingSenator FarmstickTV Series1972
Temperatures RisingTemperatures RisingSenator FarnstockTV Series1972
Pickup on 101Pickup on 101Jedediah BradleyMovie1972
The Flim Flam ManThe Flim Flam ManMe. PackardMovie1972
Lock, Stock and BarrelLock, Stock and BarrelBruckerMovie1971
Congratulations, It's a Boy!Congratulations, It's a Boy!Al GainesMovie1971
Once Upon a Dead ManOnce Upon a Dead ManChief Andrew YeakelMovie1971
Doctor Simon LockeDoctor Simon LockeDr. Andrew SellersTV Series1971
The Late LizThe Late LizGordon RogersMovie1971
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryGrandpa JoeMovie1971
MontserratMontserratSalas InaMovie1971
Alias Smith and JonesAlias Smith and JonesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
Night GalleryNight GallerySelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
Rabbit, RunRabbit, RunMarty TotheroMovie1970
The ImmortalThe ImmortalSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
A Clear and Present DangerA Clear and Present DangerDr. ChanuteMovie1970
Squeeze a FlowerSqueeze a FlowerAlfredo BrazziMovie1970
Nanny and the ProfessorNanny and the ProfessorSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
The MonkThe MonkTinkerMovie1969
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleArchieTV Series1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.Marcus Welby, M.D.Mr. ChambersTV Series1969
The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsThe Bold Ones: The New DoctorsIra GoldbergTV Series1969
JustineJustineCohenMovie1969
ChangesChangesKent's father / InterviewerMovie1969
The Subject Was RosesThe Subject Was RosesJohn ClearyMovie1968
Here Come the BridesHere Come the BridesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
Land of the GiantsLand of the GiantsIniduTV Series1968
Land of the GiantsLand of the GiantsProf. KirmusTV Series1968
Pat Neal Is BackSelfMovie1968
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your LifeHow to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your LifeSlotkinMovie1968
The Flim-Flam ManThe Flim-Flam ManMr. PackardMovie1967
IronsideIronsideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
CBS PlayhouseJoe SingerTV Series1966
Pistols 'n' PetticoatsPistols 'n' PetticoatsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
Run, Buddy, RunRun, Buddy, RunSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
The Big ValleyThe Big ValleyJudge Ben MooreTV Series1965
Run for Your LifeRun for Your LifeJoe MurrayTV Series1965
Run for Your LifeRun for Your LifeHarry KrisselTV Series1965
How to Murder Your WifeHow to Murder Your WifeDr. BentleyMovie1965
RoustaboutRoustaboutLouMovie1964
Daniel BooneDaniel BooneShem SweetTV Series1964
The PatsyThe PatsyTheatergoer with HelenMovie1964
A Tiger WalksA Tiger WalksSam GrantMovie1964
Kissin' CousinsKissin' CousinsCaptain Robert SalboMovie1964
The Sword in the StoneThe Sword in the StoneKnight in Crowd #1 (uncredited)Movie1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
GlynisGlynisSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
The LieutenantThe LieutenantSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
Days of Wine and RosesDays of Wine and RosesTraynerMovie1963
Son of FlubberSon of FlubberMr. BarleyMovie1963
Who's Got the Action?Who's Got the Action?Officer HodgesMovie1962
Period of AdjustmentPeriod of AdjustmentDesk SergeantMovie1962
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy ShowHerbertTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
Ensign O'TooleEnsign O'TooleLieutenant Commander Virgil StonerTV Series1962
Saints and SinnersSaints and SinnersDr. FelixsonTV Series1962
Convicts 4Convicts 4TeachMovie1962
Room for One MoreRoom for One MoreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
Little AmyLittle AmyThe ReporterMovie1962
Lover Come BackLover Come BackFredMovie1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The George Raft StoryThe George Raft StoryMiltonMovie1961
The Dick Van Dyke ShowThe Dick Van Dyke ShowMr. EisenbauerTV Series1961
Bus StopBus StopSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Dr. KildareDr. KildareCary FainTV Series1961
87th Precinct87th PrecinctSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
The DefendersThe DefendersRoger Bailey Sr.TV Series1961
Mister EdMister EdSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Mister EdMister EdPaul FentonTV Series1961
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Andy Griffith ShowBradford J. TaylorTV Series1960
Pete and GladysPete and GladysSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
Pete and GladysPete and GladysColesTV Series1960
The Tab Hunter ShowThe Tab Hunter ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
The Slowest Gun in the WestThe Slowest Gun in the WestCol. Carl DexterMovie1960
StartimeStartimeHarryTV Series1959
StartimeStartimeCobTV Series1959
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneJerry HarloweTV Series1959
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneGenieTV Series1959
The Many Loves of Dobie GillisThe Many Loves of Dobie GillisSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
RiverboatRiverboatSampson J. BintonTV Series1959
TightropeTightropeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
The Shaggy DogThe Shaggy DogReporter (uncredited)Movie1959
Never Steal Anything SmallNever Steal Anything SmallSleep-Out Charlie BarnesMovie1959
Yancy DerringerYancy DerringerBlind BillTV Series1958
The Donna Reed ShowThe Donna Reed ShowJack RichardsTV Series1958
Teacher's PetTeacher's PetGuideMovie1958
Shirley Temple's StorybookShirley Temple's StorybookTintac Ping FooTV Series1958
Don't Go Near the WaterDon't Go Near the WaterRep. George JansenMovie1957
The Thin ManThe Thin ManHarry EvansTV Series1957
Wagon TrainWagon TrainJebediah GiddingsTV Series1957
Have Gun, Will TravelHave Gun, Will TravelSelf / AppearanceTV Series1957
Have Gun, Will TravelHave Gun, Will TravelMayor WhitesideTV Series1957
Man of a Thousand FacesMan of a Thousand FacesDr. J. Wilson ShielsMovie1957
Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveRichard Diamond, Private DetectiveFernando FaillaceTV Series1957
Monkey on My BackMonkey on My BackSam PianMovie1957
The Unguarded MomentThe Unguarded MomentProfMovie1956
The Big SlideThe Big SlideAl St. GeorgeMovie1956
You Can't Run Away from ItYou Can't Run Away from ItThird ProprietorMovie1956
Hey, Jeannie!Hey, Jeannie!Immigration manTV Series1956
The Harder They FallThe Harder They FallPopMovie1956
The Eddy Duchin StoryThe Eddy Duchin StoryPiano Tuner (uncredited)Movie1956
Over-ExposedOver-ExposedLes Bauer (uncredited)Movie1956
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelf - HostTV Series1956
Matinee TheaterMatinee TheaterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1955
The 20th Century Fox HourThe 20th Century Fox HourSelf / AppearanceTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeDanny WilsonTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeLucius PrinceTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeMoses DarbyTV Series1955
Bring Your Smile AlongBring Your Smile AlongMr. JensonMovie1955
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyReporter (uncredited)TV Series1954
December BrideDecember BrideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1954
Top BananaTop BananaVic DavisMovie1954
Inner SanctumInner SanctumSelf / AppearanceTV Series1954
All I Need Is a Conference!Cliff Miller, ShippingMovie1954
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric TheaterHerbTV Series1953
I Love LucyI Love LucyHelicopter DispatcherTV Series1951
The Colgate Comedy HourThe Colgate Comedy HourSelfTV Series1950
Man Against CrimeMan Against CrimeJerryTV Series1949
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948
Broadway JamboreeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1948
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th StreetAl (uncredited)Movie1947
Strike Up the BandStrike Up the BandBarker (uncredited)Movie1940
Next Time I MarryNext Time I MarryReporter (uncredited)Movie1938