Jack Albertson
Known for ActingBorn 1907-06-16 — died 1981-11-25Malden, 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.
Known for
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971 · as Grandpa Joe
Miracle on 34th Street
1947 · as Al (uncredited)
The Fox and the Hound
1981 · as Amos Slade (voice)
The Sword in the Stone
1963 · as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
The Poseidon Adventure
1972 · as Manny Rosen
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975 · as Self
Dead & Buried
1981 · as William G. Dobbs
How to Murder Your Wife
1965 · as Dr. Bentley
The Harder They Fall
1956 · as Pop
Lover Come Back
1961 · as Fred
Top Banana
1954 · as Vic Davis
Joys
1976 · as Self
Teacher's Pet
1958 · as Guide
Roustabout
1964 · as Lou
Son of Flubber
1963 · as Mr. Barley
Mickey's 50
1978 · as Self
Little Amy
1962 · as The Reporter
The Eddy Duchin Story
1956 · as Piano Tuner (uncredited)