Jack Albertson
Known for 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.
Filmography
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
as Grandpa Joe
Joys
1976
as Self
The Fox and the Hound
1981
as Amos Slade (voice)
The Sword in the Stone
1963
as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Manny Rosen
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
as Al (uncredited)
Teacher's Pet
1958
as Guide
How to Murder Your Wife
1965
as Dr. Bentley
Dead & Buried
1981
as William G. Dobbs
The Patsy
1964
as Theatergoer with Helen
Lover Come Back
1961
as Fred
The Harder They Fall
1956
as Pop
Who's Got the Action?
1962
as Officer Hodges
A Tiger Walks
1964
as Sam Grant
Roustabout
1964
as Lou
Son of Flubber
1963
as Mr. Barley
Justine
1969
as Cohen
Kissin' Cousins
1964
as Captain Robert Salbo
Man of a Thousand Faces
1957
as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
The Shaggy Dog
1959
as Reporter (uncredited)