Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

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.

42 TV shows

TV Shows

Other Credits

The Sonny and Cher Show, Charlie's Angels, Donny & Marie, General Electric Theater, Glynis, Pistols 'n' Petticoats, Run, Buddy, Run, Doctor Simon Locke, Bus Stop, Saints and Sinners, The Immortal, Nanny and the Professor, The Thin Man, Here Come the Brides, Pete and Gladys, Room for One More, Inner Sanctum, The Lieutenant, Hey, Jeannie!, Broadway Jamboree, Grandpa Goes to Washington, The Captain and Tennille, Cher, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Ensign O'Toole, The Tab Hunter Show, After They Were Famous, Temperatures Rising, People's Choice Awards, The Wonderful World of Disney, Startime, CBS Playhouse, Man Against Crime