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 indus
Born
Jun 16, 1907
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Died
Nov 25, 1981
Known For
Acting
Movies
67 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.8
Known For
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
as Grandpa Joe
The Sword in the Stone
1963
as Knight in Crowd #1 (uncredited)
The Fox and the Hound
1981
as Amos Slade (voice)
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
as Manny Rosen
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
as Al (uncredited)
The Harder They Fall
1956
as Pop
How to Murder Your Wife
1965
as Dr. Bentley
Days of Wine and Roses
1963
as Trayner
Teacher's Pet
1958
as Guide
Dead & Buried
1981
as William G. Dobbs
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