Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) also known as Jackie Alberts was an American actor, comedian, dancer and singer.[1]
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| Born | June 16, 1907 |
| Died | November 25, 1981 (aged 74) |
| Cause of death | Colorectal cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jackie Alberts |
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| Years active | 1926–1981 |
| Spouse(s) | Wallace Thompson (1952–1981; his death) |
| Children | Maura Dhu Studi Albertson |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1968), Primetime Emmy Award (1975, 1976), Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor (1965) |
Early life and career
Albertson was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Flora (née Craft) and to Leopold Albertson. His career would begin in 1938 and last until his death in 1981, but Albertson is known for his roles such as; Manny Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Amos Slade in the 1981 animated movie The Fox and the Hound (1981), and as Ed Brown in the 1974–1978 television comedy Chico and the Man. For his contributions to the television industry, Jack Albertson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard.[2]
Personal life and death
Albertson was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Flora (née Craft) and to Leopold Albertson. His career began in 1938 and last until his death in 1981. Albertson was married to Wallace Thompson from 1952 until his death. They had a child, Maura Dhu Studi Albertson. Albertson died on November 25, 1981 in Hollywood, California from Colorectal cancer which he had for three years, he was 74 years old.
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1938 | Next Time I Marry | Reporter | unconfirmed |
| 1940 | Strike Up the Band | Barker | uncredited |
| 1947 | Miracle on 34th Street | Al, Post Office mail sorter | uncredited |
| 1952 | Anything Can Happen | Flower Vendor | uncredited |
| 1954 | Top Banana | Vic Davis | |
| 1955 | Bring Your Smile Along | Mr. Jenson | |
| 1956 | Over-Exposed | Les Bauer | uncredited |
| The Harder They Fall | Pop | ||
| The Eddy Duchin Story | Piano tuner | uncredited | |
| The Unguarded Moment | Prof | ||
| You Can't Run Away from It | Third proprietor | ||
| 1957 | Man of a Thousand Faces | Dr. J. Wilson Shields | |
| Don't Go Near the Water | Rep. George Jansen | ||
| Monkey on My Back | Sam Pian | ||
| 1958 | Teacher's Pet | Guide | |
| 1959 | Never Steal Anything Small | Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes | |
| The Shaggy Dog | Reporter | uncredited | |
| 1961 | The George Raft Story | Milton | |
| Lover Come Back | Fred | ||
| 1962 | Convicts 4 | Art Teacher | |
| Period of Adjustment | Desk Sergeant | ||
| Who's Got the Action? | Hodges | ||
| Days of Wine and Roses | Traynor | ||
| 1963 | Son of Flubber | Mr. Barley | |
| 1964 | Kissin' Cousins | Capt. Robert Jason Salbo | |
| The Patsy | Theatergoer with Helen | ||
| Roustabout | Lou (tea house manager) | ||
| 1965 | How to Murder Your Wife | Dr. Bentley | |
| 1967 | The Flim-Flam Man | Mr. Packard | |
| 1968 | How To Save A Marriage and Ruin Your Life | Mr. Slotkin | |
| The Subject Was Roses | John Cleary | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 1969 | Justine | Cohen | |
| Changes | The Father | ||
| 1970 | Squeeze a Flower | Alfredo Brazzi | |
| Rabbit, Run | Marty Tothero | ||
| 1971 | Once Upon a Dead Man | ||
| Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Grandpa Joe | ||
| The Late Liz | Reverend Gordon Rogers | ||
| 1972 | Pickup on 101 | Hobo | |
| The Poseidon Adventure | Manny Rosen | ||
| 1981 | The Fox and the Hound | Hunter (Amos Slade) | voice |
| Dead & Buried | William G. Dobbs |
References
- ↑ Obituary Variety, December 2, 1981.
- ↑ "Hollywood Walk of Fame database". HWOF.com. Archived from Albertson the original on 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
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Other websites
- Jack Albertson at Allmovie
- Jack Albertson on IMDb
- Jack Albertson at the Internet Broadway Database
- Jack Albertson's Grave at Find A Grave
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