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Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson in 1976's The Sad and Lonely Sundays.jpg
Jack Albertson in 1976
Born (1907-06-16)June 16, 1907
Died November 25, 1981(1981-11-25) (aged 74)
Cause of death Colorectal cancer
Nationality American
Other names Jackie Alberts
Occupation Actor, comedian, dancer, singer, musician
Years active 1938–1981
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)

Jack Albertson (born June 16, 1907 – died November 25, 1981) was a talented American actor. He was known for his work in movies, TV shows, and on stage. He was also a comedian, dancer, singer, and musician. Sometimes people called him Jackie Alberts.

Jack Albertson's Acting Journey

Jack Albertson was born in Malden, Massachusetts. He started his acting career in 1938. He continued to act until he passed away in 1981. He became famous for many different roles.

Some of his most well-known characters include:

  • Manny Rosen in the movie The Poseidon Adventure (1972).
  • Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
  • Amos Slade (the hunter's voice) in the animated movie The Fox and the Hound (1981).
  • Ed Brown in the TV comedy Chico and the Man (1974–1978).

Jack Albertson received many awards for his acting. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also won a Tony Award for his work on stage. For his great contributions to television, he has a special star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can find it at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard.

Life and Family

Jack Albertson was married to Wallace Thompson. They were married from 1952 until he passed away. They had one child, a daughter named Maura Dhu Studi Albertson.

Jack Albertson passed away on November 25, 1981, in Hollywood, California. He was 74 years old.

Jack Albertson 1971
Albertson in September 1971
Freddie Prinze Jack Albertson Chico and the Man 1974
Freddie Prinze (left) with Albertson (right) in September 1974

Movies Jack Albertson Starred In

Jack Albertson appeared in many movies throughout his career. Here are some of them:

Year Film Role Notes
1947 Miracle on 34th Street Al, Post Office mail sorter
1954 Top Banana Vic Davis
1956 The Harder They Fall Pop
1957 Man of a Thousand Faces Dr. J. Wilson Shields
1959 The Shaggy Dog Reporter
1961 Lover Come Back Fred
1962 Days of Wine and Roses Traynor
1963 Son of Flubber Mr. Barley
1964 Kissin' Cousins Capt. Robert Jason Salbo
1965 How to Murder Your Wife Dr. Bentley
1968 The Subject Was Roses John Cleary Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Grandpa Joe
1972 The Poseidon Adventure Manny Rosen
1981 The Fox and the Hound Hunter (Amos Slade) Voice role
1981 Dead & Buried William G. Dobbs

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