Jack 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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
as Grandpa Joe
1971
The Poseidon Adventure
as Manny Rosen
1972
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
1975
The Fox and the Hound
as Amos Slade (voice)
1981
Dead & Buried
as William G. Dobbs
1981
Miracle on 34th Street
as Al (uncredited)
1947
Days of Wine and Roses
as Trayner
1963
How to Murder Your Wife
as Dr. Bentley
1965
Lover Come Back
as Fred
1961
Pickup on 101
as Jedediah Bradley
1972
The Harder They Fall
as Pop
1956
The Flim-Flam Man
as Mr. Packard
1967
Justine
as Cohen
1969
Kissin' Cousins
as Captain Robert Salbo
1964
Period of Adjustment
as Desk Sergeant
1962
Teacher's Pet
as Guide
1958
Man of a Thousand Faces
as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
1957
Monkey on My Back
as Sam Pian
1957
Top Banana
as Vic Davis
1954
Convicts 4
as Teach
1962
TV Appearances
Mister Ed
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
as Bradford J. Taylor
1960
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
December Bride
1954
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
The Lucy Show
as Herbert
1962
Chico and the Man
as Ed Brown
1974
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
The Twilight Zone
as Jerry Harlowe
1959
Marcus Welby, M.D.
as Mr. Chambers
1969
Alias Smith and Jones
1971