Acting
Community Rating
6.0
2 Ratist reviews
Born
June 16, 1907
Died
November 25, 1981 (age 74)
Born in
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.
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
as Self (archive footage)
2023
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After They Were Famous
as Self (archive footage)
2002
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Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
as Self - Sketch Performer
1983
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Terror at Alcatraz
as George 'Deacon' Wheeler
1982
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My Body, My Child
as Poppa MacMahon
1982
—Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
as Charlie Bartlett
1981
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The Fox and the Hound
as Amos Slade (voice)
1981
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Dead & Buried
as William G. Dobbs
1981
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Marriage Is Alive and Well
as Manny Wax
1980
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Valentine
as Pete Ferguson
1979
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All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
as Self
1979
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Mickey's 50
as Self
1978
—Grandpa Goes to Washington
1978
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The Comedy Company
as Barney Bailey
1978
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NBC: The First Fifty Years
1976
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Charlie's Angels
as Edward Jordan
1976
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The Captain and Tennille
as Self - Guest
1976
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Joys
as Self
1976
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The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
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Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
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