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
Movie
The Sword in the Stone
as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
1963
Movie
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
as Grandpa Joe
1971
Movie
The Fox and the Hound
as Amos Slade (voice)
1981
TV
The Twilight Zone
as Jerry Harlowe
1959
TV
The Twilight Zone
as Genie
1959
Movie
The Poseidon Adventure
as Manny Rosen
1972
Movie
Miracle on 34th Street
as Al (uncredited)
1947
Movie
Dead & Buried
as William G. Dobbs
1981
TV
I Love Lucy
as Helicopter Dispatcher
1951
TV
Charlie's Angels
as Edward Jordan
1976
Movie
Days of Wine and Roses
as Trayner
1963
Movie
Lover Come Back
as Fred
1961
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
as Bradford J. Taylor
1960
Movie
The Harder They Fall
as Pop
1956
Movie
How to Murder Your Wife
as Dr. Bentley
1965
TV
Gunsmoke
as Danny Wilson
1955
TV
Gunsmoke
as Lucius Prince
1955
TV
Gunsmoke
as Moses Darby
1955
TV
Night Gallery
1970
TV
The Dick Van Dyke Show
as Mr. Eisenbauer
1961
Movie
Teacher's Pet
as Guide
1958
TV
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Movie
The Shaggy Dog
as Reporter (uncredited)
1959
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962