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Jack Albertson

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Jun 16 1907

Birthplace: Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Wed, Nov 25 1981

Jack Albertson is 74 years old

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Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

Jack Albertson would have been no older than

74 in Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Dec 20 2023

Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

Jack Albertson would have been no older than

74 in Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

as 'Self - Sketch Performer'.

Sun, May 01 1983

Terror at Alcatraz

Jack Albertson would have been no older than

74 in Terror at Alcatraz

as 'George 'Deacon' Wheeler'.

Sun, Jul 04 1982

My Body, My Child

Jack Albertson would have been no older than

74 in My Body, My Child

as 'Poppa MacMahon'.

Sun, Apr 11 1982

Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase

Jack Albertson was

74 in Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase

as 'Charlie Bartlett'.

Sun, Jul 12 1981

The Fox and the Hound

Jack Albertson was

74 in The Fox and the Hound

as 'Amos Slade (voice)'.

Fri, Jul 10 1981

Dead & Buried

Jack Albertson was

73 in Dead & Buried

as 'William G. Dobbs'.

Fri, May 29 1981

Marriage Is Alive and Well

Jack Albertson was

72 in Marriage Is Alive and Well

as 'Manny Wax'.

Fri, Jan 25 1980

Valentine

Jack Albertson was

72 in Valentine

as 'Pete Ferguson'.

Fri, Dec 07 1979

The Comedy Company

Jack Albertson was

71 in The Comedy Company

as 'Barney Bailey'.

Fri, Jul 21 1978

NBC: The First Fifty Years

Jack Albertson was

69 in NBC: The First Fifty Years

Sun, Nov 21 1976

Joys

Jack Albertson was

68 in Joys

as 'Self'.

Fri, Mar 05 1976

Mitzi & 100 Guys

Jack Albertson was

67 in Mitzi & 100 Guys

as 'Self'.

Mon, Mar 24 1975

The Poseidon Adventure

Jack Albertson was

65 in The Poseidon Adventure

as 'Manny Rosen'.

Fri, Dec 01 1972

Pickup on 101

Jack Albertson was

64 in Pickup on 101

as 'Jedediah Bradley'.

Mon, May 01 1972

Lock, Stock and Barrel

Jack Albertson was

64 in Lock, Stock and Barrel

as 'Brucker'.

Fri, Sep 24 1971

Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Jack Albertson was

64 in Congratulations, It's a Boy!

as 'Al Gaines'.

Tue, Sep 21 1971

Once Upon a Dead Man

Jack Albertson was

64 in Once Upon a Dead Man

as 'Chief Andrew Yeakel'.

Fri, Sep 17 1971

The Late Liz

Jack Albertson was

64 in The Late Liz

as 'Gordon Rogers'.

Wed, Sep 01 1971

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Jack Albertson was

64 in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

as 'Grandpa Joe'.

Tue, Jun 29 1971

Montserrat

Jack Albertson was

63 in Montserrat

as 'Salas Ina'.

Tue, Mar 02 1971

Rabbit, Run

Jack Albertson was

63 in Rabbit, Run

as 'Marty Tothero'.

Thu, Oct 01 1970

A Clear and Present Danger

Jack Albertson was

62 in A Clear and Present Danger

as 'Dr. Chanute'.

Sat, Mar 21 1970

Squeeze a Flower

Jack Albertson was

62 in Squeeze a Flower

as 'Alfredo Brazzi'.

Thu, Feb 12 1970

The Monk

Jack Albertson was

62 in The Monk

as 'Tinker'.

Wed, Oct 22 1969

Justine

Jack Albertson was

62 in Justine

as 'Cohen'.

Wed, Aug 06 1969

Changes

Jack Albertson was

61 in Changes

as 'Kent's father / Interviewer'.

Tue, Feb 11 1969

The Subject Was Roses

Jack Albertson was

61 in The Subject Was Roses

as 'John Cleary'.

Sun, Oct 13 1968

Pat Neal Is Back

Jack Albertson was

60 in Pat Neal Is Back

as 'Self'.

Sun, Apr 07 1968

How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life

Jack Albertson was

60 in How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life

as 'Slotkin'.

Wed, Jan 17 1968

The Flim-Flam Man

Jack Albertson was

60 in The Flim-Flam Man

as 'Mr. Packard'.

Tue, Aug 22 1967

How to Murder Your Wife

Jack Albertson was

57 in How to Murder Your Wife

as 'Dr. Bentley'.

Tue, Jan 26 1965

Roustabout

Jack Albertson was

57 in Roustabout

as 'Lou'.

Wed, Nov 11 1964

The Patsy

Jack Albertson was

57 in The Patsy

as 'Theatergoer with Helen'.

Wed, Jun 24 1964

A Tiger Walks

Jack Albertson was

56 in A Tiger Walks

as 'Sam Grant'.

Sun, Apr 12 1964

Kissin' Cousins

Jack Albertson was

56 in Kissin' Cousins

as 'Captain Robert Salbo'.

Fri, Mar 06 1964

The Sword in the Stone

Jack Albertson was

56 in The Sword in the Stone

as 'Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)'.

Wed, Dec 25 1963

Days of Wine and Roses

Jack Albertson was

55 in Days of Wine and Roses

as 'Trayner'.

Mon, Feb 04 1963

Son of Flubber

Jack Albertson was

55 in Son of Flubber

as 'Mr. Barley'.

Wed, Jan 16 1963

Who's Got the Action?

Jack Albertson was

55 in Who's Got the Action?

as 'Officer Hodges'.

Tue, Dec 25 1962

Period of Adjustment

Jack Albertson was

55 in Period of Adjustment

as 'Desk Sergeant'.

Wed, Oct 31 1962

Convicts 4

Jack Albertson was

55 in Convicts 4

as 'Teach'.

Sat, Sep 15 1962

Lover Come Back

Jack Albertson was

54 in Lover Come Back

as 'Fred'.

Wed, Dec 20 1961

The Slowest Gun in the West

Jack Albertson was

52 in The Slowest Gun in the West

as 'Col. Carl Dexter'.

Sat, May 07 1960

The Shaggy Dog

Jack Albertson was

51 in The Shaggy Dog

as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 19 1959

Never Steal Anything Small

Jack Albertson was

51 in Never Steal Anything Small

as 'Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes'.

Wed, Feb 11 1959

Teacher's Pet

Jack Albertson was

50 in Teacher's Pet

as 'Guide'.

Tue, Apr 01 1958

Don't Go Near the Water

Jack Albertson was

50 in Don't Go Near the Water

as 'Rep. George Jansen'.

Thu, Nov 14 1957

Man of a Thousand Faces

Jack Albertson was

50 in Man of a Thousand Faces

as 'Dr. J. Wilson Shiels'.

Thu, Aug 15 1957

Monkey on My Back

Jack Albertson was

49 in Monkey on My Back

as 'Sam Pian'.

Wed, May 29 1957

The Unguarded Moment

Jack Albertson was

49 in The Unguarded Moment

as 'Prof'.

Thu, Dec 27 1956

You Can't Run Away from It

Jack Albertson was

49 in You Can't Run Away from It

as 'Third Proprietor'.

Tue, Oct 30 1956

The Harder They Fall

Jack Albertson was

48 in The Harder They Fall

as 'Pop'.

Tue, May 08 1956

The Eddy Duchin Story

Jack Albertson was

48 in The Eddy Duchin Story

as 'Piano Tuner (uncredited)'.

Wed, May 02 1956

Over-Exposed

Jack Albertson was

48 in Over-Exposed

as 'Les Bauer (uncredited)'.

Sun, Apr 01 1956

Bring Your Smile Along

Jack Albertson was

48 in Bring Your Smile Along

as 'Mr. Jenson'.

Wed, Jun 22 1955

Top Banana

Jack Albertson was

46 in Top Banana

as 'Vic Davis'.

Mon, Feb 22 1954

All I Need Is a Conference!

Jack Albertson was

46 in All I Need Is a Conference!

as 'Cliff Miller, Shipping'.

Fri, Jan 01 1954

Miracle on 34th Street

Jack Albertson was

39 in Miracle on 34th Street

as 'Postal Sorter Al (uncredited)'.

Wed, Jun 04 1947

Strike Up the Band

Jack Albertson was

33 in Strike Up the Band

as 'Barker (uncredited)'.

Fri, Sep 27 1940

Next Time I Marry

Jack Albertson was

31 in Next Time I Marry

as 'Reporter'.

Fri, Dec 09 1938

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Honest Trailers

Jack Albertson would have been no older than

74 in Honest Trailers

as 'Grandpa Joe (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012

After They Were Famous

Jack Albertson would have been no older than

74 in After They Were Famous

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002

Grandpa Goes to Washington

Jack Albertson was

71+ in Grandpa Goes to Washington

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1978

Charlie's Angels

Jack Albertson was

69+ in Charlie's Angels

as 'Edward Jordan'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976

The Captain and Tennille

Jack Albertson was

69+ in The Captain and Tennille

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976

The Sonny & Cher Show

Jack Albertson was

68+ in The Sonny & Cher Show

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976

Donny & Marie

Jack Albertson was

68+ in Donny & Marie

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976

Cher

Jack Albertson was

67+ in Cher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Jack Albertson was

67+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974

Chico and the Man

Jack Albertson was

67+ in Chico and the Man

as 'Ed Brown'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Jack Albertson was

66+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973

The Streets of San Francisco

Jack Albertson was

65+ in The Streets of San Francisco

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972

Temperatures Rising

Jack Albertson was

65+ in Temperatures Rising

as 'Senator Farmstick, Senator Farnstock'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Doctor Simon Locke

Jack Albertson was

64+ in Doctor Simon Locke

as 'Dr. Andrew Sellers'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1971

Alias Smith and Jones

Jack Albertson was

63+ in Alias Smith and Jones

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971

Night Gallery

Jack Albertson was

63+ in Night Gallery

First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970

The Immortal

Jack Albertson was

63+ in The Immortal

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

Nanny and the Professor

Jack Albertson was

62+ in Nanny and the Professor

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970

Love, American Style

Jack Albertson was

62+ in Love, American Style

as 'Archie'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.

Jack Albertson was

62+ in Marcus Welby, M.D.

as 'Mr. Chambers'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969

Here Come the Brides

Jack Albertson was

61+ in Here Come the Brides

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968

Land of the Giants

Jack Albertson was

61+ in Land of the Giants

as 'Inidu, Prof. Kirmus'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968

The Second Hundred Years

Jack Albertson was

60+ in The Second Hundred Years

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967

Ironside

Jack Albertson was

59+ in Ironside

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967

CBS Playhouse

Jack Albertson was

59+ in CBS Playhouse

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 08 1966

Pistols 'n' Petticoats

Jack Albertson was

59+ in Pistols 'n' Petticoats

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966

Run, Buddy, Run

Jack Albertson was

59+ in Run, Buddy, Run

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966

The Big Valley

Jack Albertson was

58+ in The Big Valley

as 'Judge Ben Moore'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Run for Your Life

Jack Albertson was

58+ in Run for Your Life

as 'Joe Murray, Harry Krissel'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965

Daniel Boone

Jack Albertson was

57+ in Daniel Boone

as 'Shem Sweet'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Jack Albertson was

56+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963

Glynis

Jack Albertson was

56+ in Glynis

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963

The Lieutenant

Jack Albertson was

56+ in The Lieutenant

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Jack Albertson was

55+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Lucy Show

Jack Albertson was

55+ in The Lucy Show

as 'Herbert'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Ensign O'Toole

Jack Albertson was

55+ in Ensign O'Toole

as 'Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1962

Saints and Sinners

Jack Albertson was

55+ in Saints and Sinners

as 'Dr. Felixson'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1962

Room for One More

Jack Albertson was

54+ in Room for One More

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 27 1962

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Jack Albertson was

54+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show

as 'Mr. Eisenbauer'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

Bus Stop

Jack Albertson was

54+ in Bus Stop

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961

Dr. Kildare

Jack Albertson was

54+ in Dr. Kildare

as 'Cary Fain'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961

87th Precinct

Jack Albertson was

54+ in 87th Precinct

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961

The Defenders

Jack Albertson was

54+ in The Defenders

as 'Roger Bailey Sr.'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961

Mister Ed

Jack Albertson was

53+ in Mister Ed

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961

The Andy Griffith Show

Jack Albertson was

53+ in The Andy Griffith Show

as 'Bradford J. Taylor'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960

Pete and Gladys

Jack Albertson was

53+ in Pete and Gladys

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960

The Tab Hunter Show

Jack Albertson was

53+ in The Tab Hunter Show

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1960

Startime

Jack Albertson was

52+ in Startime

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959

The Twilight Zone

Jack Albertson was

52+ in The Twilight Zone

as 'Jerry Harlowe, Genie'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

Jack Albertson was

52+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959

Riverboat

Jack Albertson was

52+ in Riverboat

as 'Sampson J. Binton'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959

Tightrope

Jack Albertson was

52+ in Tightrope

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1959

Yancy Derringer

Jack Albertson was

51+ in Yancy Derringer

as 'Blind Bill'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1958

The Donna Reed Show

Jack Albertson was

51+ in The Donna Reed Show

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958

The Thin Man

Jack Albertson was

50+ in The Thin Man

as 'Lt. Harry Evans'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957

Have Gun, Will Travel

Jack Albertson was

50+ in Have Gun, Will Travel

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Jack Albertson was

50+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective

as 'Fernando Faillace'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957

Hey, Jeannie!

Jack Albertson was

49+ in Hey, Jeannie!

as 'Immigration man'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1956

Tony Awards

Jack Albertson was

48+ in Tony Awards

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Matinee Theater

Jack Albertson was

48+ in Matinee Theater

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Jack Albertson was

48+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Jack Albertson was

48+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as 'Harry'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955

Gunsmoke

Jack Albertson was

48+ in Gunsmoke

as 'Danny Wilson, Lucius Prince, Moses Darby'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

December Bride

Jack Albertson was

47+ in December Bride

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954

Inner Sanctum

Jack Albertson was

46+ in Inner Sanctum

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954

General Electric Theater

Jack Albertson was

45+ in General Electric Theater

as 'Herb'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

I Love Lucy

Jack Albertson was

44+ in I Love Lucy

as 'Helicopter Dispatcher'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Jack Albertson was

43+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Jack Albertson was

41+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Broadway Jamboree

Jack Albertson was

40+ in Broadway Jamboree

First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1948