Jack Albertson

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.

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Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?

Terror at Alcatraz

My Body, My Child

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Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase

The Fox and the Hound

Dead & Buried

Marriage Is Alive and Well

Valentine

All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman

Mickey's 50

The Comedy Company

NBC: The First Fifty Years

Joys

Mitzi & 100 Guys

The Poseidon Adventure

Pickup on 101

The Flim Flam Man

Lock, Stock and Barrel

Congratulations, It's a Boy!

Once Upon a Dead Man

The Late Liz

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Montserrat