Jack Albertson
Actor
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.
Born1907-06-16
Place of BirthMalden, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
ComedyTalk
7.6
The Andy Griffith Show
ComedyFamily
6.9
Ironside
CrimeDrama
6.7
Charlie's Angels
Action & Adventure
6.5
The Donna Reed Show
ComedyFamily
6.6
Wagon Train
WesternDrama
Tony Awards
6.2
Love, American Style
Comedy
5.3
Matinee Theater
Drama
5.9
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
DramaComedy
8.5
The Twilight Zone
Sci-Fi & FantasyMystery
7.6
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Comedy
7.0
The Lucy Show
Comedy
7.3
Have Gun, Will Travel
WesternAction & Adventure
7.9
I Love Lucy
ComedyFamily
5.7
Dr. Kildare
Drama
7.0
Daniel Boone
Action & AdventureWestern
6.2
The Big Valley
WesternDrama
9.2
People's Choice Awards
6.3
The Defenders
Drama
7.8
Night Gallery
Sci-Fi & FantasyMystery
6.7
Gunsmoke
WesternAction & Adventure
6.6
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Drama