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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Height
180 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
June Wallace Thomson
Children
1 child: Maura Dhu Studi
Sibling
Mabel Albertson
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,362 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 53 years (1947-2000)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 39
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 4 films with Edward Andrews
Year context
Born in 1907 -- Financial Panic of 1907; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (31)
AWARDS (11)
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1977
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1976
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1976
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1976
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Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jack Albertson?
Jack Albertson was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
Where was Jack Albertson born?
Jack Albertson was born in Malden, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Jack Albertson been in?
Jack Albertson has 31 credits in our database. Notable titles include Gilmore Girls (2000), Grandpa Goes to Washington (1978), Chico and the Man (1974), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
What is Jack Albertson known for?
Jack Albertson is primarily known as an actor. Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) was an American character actor dating to vaudeville. A comedian, dancer, singer, and musician, Albertson is…
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