Jack Albertson
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.
TV Shows(30)
After They Were Famous
Self (archive footage)
Grandpa Goes to Washington
The Sonny and Cher Show
Charlie's Angels
Edward Jordan
Donny & Marie
Self
The Captain and Tennille
Self - Guest
Cher
Self
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
Chico and the Man
Ed Brown
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self
Dinah!
Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
The Streets of San Francisco
Temperatures Rising
Senator Farmstick
Temperatures Rising
Senator Farnstock
Alias Smith and Jones
Doctor Simon Locke
Dr. Andrew Sellers
Night Gallery
The Immortal
Nanny and the Professor