About
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
The Andy Griffith ShowSeries • 1960
IronsideSeries • 1967
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
Wagon TrainSeries • 1957
Matinee TheaterSeries • 1955
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
I Love LucySeries • 1951
The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries • 1961
The Big ValleySeries • 1965
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
The Lucy ShowSeries • 1962
The Donna Reed ShowSeries • 1958
The DefendersSeries • 1961
Marcus Welby, M.D.Series • 1969
Night GallerySeries • 1970
Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
The Many Loves of Dobie GillisSeries • 1959
Mister EdSeries • 1961
The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972
Alias Smith and JonesSeries • 1971