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.
Filmography (141 titles)
MovieGone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.
Self (archive footage) · 2023
6.5ShowAfter They Were Famous
Self (archive footage) · 2002
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Self - Sketch Performer · 1983
10.0MovieTerror at Alcatraz
George 'Deacon' Wheeler · 1982
9.0MovieMy Body, My Child
Poppa MacMahon · 1982
Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase
Charlie Bartlett · 1981
7.2MovieThe Fox and the Hound
Amos Slade (voice) · 1981
6.4MovieDead & Buried
William G. Dobbs · 1981
4.7MovieMarriage Is Alive and Well
Manny Wax · 1980
MovieValentine
Pete Ferguson · 1979
MovieAll Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman
Self · 1979
9.0MovieMickey's 50
Self · 1978
Grandpa Goes to Washington
1978
4.3MovieThe Comedy Company
Barney Bailey · 1978
MovieNBC: The First Fifty Years
1976
6.7ShowCharlie's Angels
Edward Jordan · 1976
7.0ShowThe Captain and Tennille
Self - Guest · 1976
6.0MovieJoys
Self · 1976
7.1ShowThe Sonny and Cher Show
1976
6.8ShowDonny & Marie
Self · 1976
2.0MovieMitzi & 100 Guys
Self · 1975
9.2ShowPeople's Choice Awards
Self - Host · 1975
7.0ShowCher
Self · 1975
3.5ShowTony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 1974
7.0ShowDinah!
Self · 1974
6.1ShowChico and the Man
Ed Brown · 1974
5.4ShowThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · 1973
7.2MovieThe Poseidon Adventure
Manny Rosen · 1972
7.0ShowThe Streets of San Francisco
1972
7.5ShowTemperatures Rising
Senator Farmstick · 1972