Jack Albertson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 16, 1907
- Died
- November 25, 1981
- Birthplace
- Malden, 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.
Filmography
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. 2023
as Self (archive footage)
- Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? 1983
as Self - Sketch Performer
Terror at Alcatraz 1982
as George 'Deacon' Wheeler
My Body, My Child 1982
as Poppa MacMahon
- Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase 1981
as Charlie Bartlett
The Fox and the Hound 1981
as Amos Slade (voice)
Dead & Buried 1981
as William G. Dobbs
Marriage Is Alive and Well 1980
as Manny Wax
Valentine 1979
as Pete Ferguson
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman 1979
as Self
Mickey's 50 1978
as Self
The Comedy Company 1978
as Barney Bailey
NBC: The First Fifty Years 1976
as Self
Joys 1976
as Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys 1975
as Self
The Poseidon Adventure 1972
as Manny Rosen
Pickup on 101 1972
as Jedediah Bradley
The Flim Flam Man 1972
as Me. Packard
Lock, Stock and Barrel 1971
as Brucker
Congratulations, It's a Boy! 1971
as Al Gaines
Once Upon a Dead Man 1971
as Chief Andrew Yeakel
The Late Liz 1971
as Gordon Rogers
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971
as Grandpa Joe
Montserrat 1971
as Salas Ina
Rabbit, Run 1970
as Marty Tothero
A Clear and Present Danger 1970
as Dr. Chanute
Squeeze a Flower 1970
as Alfredo Brazzi
The Monk 1969
as Tinker
Justine 1969
as Cohen
Changes 1969
as Kent's father / Interviewer
The Subject Was Roses 1968
as John Cleary
- Pat Neal Is Back
Pat Neal Is Back 1968
as Self
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life 1968
as Slotkin
The Flim-Flam Man 1967
as Mr. Packard
How to Murder Your Wife 1965
as Dr. Bentley
Roustabout 1964
as Lou
The Patsy 1964
as Theatergoer with Helen
A Tiger Walks 1964
as Sam Grant
Kissin' Cousins 1964
as Captain Robert Salbo
The Sword in the Stone 1963
as Knight in Crowd #1 (uncredited)
Days of Wine and Roses 1963
as Trayner
Son of Flubber 1963
as Mr. Barley
Who's Got the Action? 1962
as Officer Hodges
Period of Adjustment 1962
as Desk Sergeant
Convicts 4 1962
as Teach
Little Amy 1962
as The Reporter
Lover Come Back 1961
as Fred
The George Raft Story 1961
as Milton
The Slowest Gun in the West 1960
as Col. Carl Dexter
The Shaggy Dog 1959
as Reporter (uncredited)
Never Steal Anything Small 1959
as Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
Teacher's Pet 1958
as Guide
Don't Go Near the Water 1957
as Rep. George Jansen
Man of a Thousand Faces 1957
as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Monkey on My Back 1957
as Sam Pian
The Unguarded Moment 1956
as Prof
The Big Slide 1956
as Al St. George
You Can't Run Away from It 1956
as Third Proprietor
The Harder They Fall 1956
as Pop
The Eddy Duchin Story 1956
as Piano Tuner (uncredited)
Over-Exposed 1956
as Les Bauer (uncredited)
Bring Your Smile Along 1955
as Mr. Jenson
Top Banana 1954
as Vic Davis
- All I Need Is a Conference!
All I Need Is a Conference! 1954
as Cliff Miller, Shipping
Miracle on 34th Street 1947
as Al (uncredited)
Strike Up the Band 1940
as Barker (uncredited)
Next Time I Marry 1938
as Reporter (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.