Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) also known as John Alberts was an American actor, dancer and singer.Obituary Variety, December 2, 1981.

Early life and career
Albertson was born in Malden, Massachusetts to Flora (née Craft) and to Leopold Albertson. His career begun in 1938 and lasted 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 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.

Personal life and death
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 Notes1938Next Time I MarryReporterunconfirmed1940Strike Up the BandBarkeruncredited1947Miracle on 34th StreetAl, Post Office mail sorteruncredited1952Anything Can HappenFlower Vendoruncredited1954Top BananaVic Davis1955Bring Your Smile AlongMr. Jenson1956Over-ExposedLes BaueruncreditedThe Harder They FallPopThe Eddy Duchin StoryPiano tuneruncreditedThe Unguarded MomentProfYou Can't Run Away from ItThird proprietor1957Man of a Thousand FacesDr. J. Wilson ShieldsDon't Go Near the WaterRep. George JansenMonkey on My BackSam Pian1958 Teacher's PetGuide1959Never Steal Anything SmallSleep-Out Charlie BarnesThe Shaggy DogReporteruncredited1961The George Raft StoryMiltonLover Come BackFred1962Convicts 4Art Teacher Period of AdjustmentDesk SergeantWho's Got the Action?HodgesDays of Wine and RosesTraynor1963Son of FlubberMr. Barley1964Kissin' CousinsCapt. Robert Jason SalboThe PatsyTheatergoer with HelenRoustaboutLou (tea house manager)1965How to Murder Your WifeDr. Bentley1967The Flim-Flam ManMr. Packard1968How To Save A Marriage and Ruin Your LifeMr. SlotkinThe Subject Was RosesJohn ClearyAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor1969 JustineCohenChangesThe Father1970Squeeze a FlowerAlfredo BrazziRabbit, RunMarty Tothero1971Once Upon a Dead Man Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryGrandpa JoeThe Late LizReverend Gordon Rogers1972Pickup on 101HoboThe Poseidon AdventureManny Rosen1973Call BicMr.Albertson1981The Fox and the HoundHunter (Amos Slade)voiceDead & BuriedWilliam G. Dobbs

References

Other websites 

Jack Albertson's Grave at Find A Grave

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