Jack Albertson
Born June 16, 1907 (Age: 118)
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Malden, Massachusetts, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Terror at Alcatraz
1982
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as George 'Deacon' Wheeler
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Age: 75
The Fox and the Hound
1981
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as Amos Slade (voice)
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Age: 74
Dead & Buried
1981
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as William G. Dobbs
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Age: 73
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
1979
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as Self
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Age: 72
Mickey's 50
1978
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as Self
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Age: 71
The Comedy Company
1978
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as Barney Bailey
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Age: 71
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
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as Manny Rosen
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Age: 65
Lock, Stock and Barrel
1971
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as Brucker
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Age: 64
Once Upon a Dead Man
1971
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as Chief Andrew Yeakel
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Age: 64
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
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as Grandpa Joe
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Age: 64
A Clear and Present Danger
1970
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as Dr. Chanute
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Age: 62
How to Murder Your Wife
1965
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as Dr. Bentley
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Age: 57
Roustabout
1964
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as Lou
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Age: 57
The Sword in the Stone
1963
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as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
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Age: 56
Son of Flubber
1963
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as Mr. Barley
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Age: 55
Little Amy
1962
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as The Reporter
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Age: 54
Lover Come Back
1961
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as Fred
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Age: 54
The Shaggy Dog
1959
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as Reporter (uncredited)
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Age: 51
Never Steal Anything Small
1959
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as Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
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Age: 51
The Big Slide
1956
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as Al St. George
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Age: 49
The Harder They Fall
1956
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as Pop
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Age: 48
Bring Your Smile Along
1955
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as Mr. Jenson
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Age: 48
No Image
All I Need Is a Conference!
1954
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as Cliff Miller, Shipping
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Age: 46