Jack Albertson
Actor
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
as Grandpa Joe 1971
The Fox and the Hound
as Amos Slade (voice) 1981
The Poseidon Adventure
as Manny Rosen 1972
Miracle on 34th Street
as Postal Sorter Al (uncredited) 1947
Dead & Buried
as William G. Dobbs 1981
Days of Wine and Roses
as Trayner 1963
Lover Come Back
as Fred 1961
The Harder They Fall
as Pop 1956
How to Murder Your Wife
as Dr. Bentley 1965
Teacher's Pet
as Guide 1958
The Shaggy Dog
as Reporter (uncredited) 1959
Son of Flubber
as Mr. Barley 1963
The Patsy
as Theatergoer with Helen 1964
Roustabout
as Lou 1964
Man of a Thousand Faces
as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels 1957
Kissin' Cousins
as Captain Robert Salbo 1964