
Jack Albertson
Acting
Born 1907-06-16 · Malden, Massachusetts, USA · Died 1981-11-25
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.
Acting

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
Self (archive footage)

After They Were Famous
Self (archive footage)
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Self - Sketch Performer

Terror at Alcatraz
George 'Deacon' Wheeler

My Body, My Child
Poppa MacMahon
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
Charlie Bartlett

The Fox and the Hound
Amos Slade (voice)

Dead & Buried
William G. Dobbs

Marriage Is Alive and Well
Manny Wax

Valentine
Pete Ferguson

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self

Mickey's 50
Self
Grandpa Goes to Washington

The Comedy Company
Barney Bailey

NBC: The First Fifty Years

Charlie's Angels
Edward Jordan

The Captain and Tennille
Self - Guest

Joys
Self

The Sonny and Cher Show

Donny & Marie
Self

Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self

People's Choice Awards
Self - Host

Cher
Self

Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self

Dinah!
Self

Chico and the Man
Ed Brown

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self

The Poseidon Adventure
Manny Rosen

The Streets of San Francisco

Temperatures Rising
Senator Farmstick