Personal Info
Harold Albertson
Jack Albertson
Acting
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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
as Self (archive footage)
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
as Self - Sketch Performer
My Body, My Child
as Poppa MacMahon
Terror at Alcatraz
as George 'Deacon' Wheeler
The Fox and the Hound
as Amos Slade (voice)
Dead & Buried
as William G. Dobbs
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
as Charlie Bartlett
Marriage Is Alive and Well
as Manny Wax
Valentine
as Pete Ferguson
All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
as Self
TV Shows
After They Were Famous
as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep.
Grandpa Goes to Washington
11 ep.
Charlie's Angels
as Edward Jordan · 2 ep.
Donny & Marie
as Self · 1 ep.
The Sonny and Cher Show
1 ep.
The Captain and Tennille
as Self - Guest · 1 ep.
People's Choice Awards
as Self - Host · 1 ep.
Cher
as Self · 1 ep.
Dinah!
as Self · 1 ep.
Chico and the Man
as Ed Brown · 88 ep.
