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Jack Albertson

Jun 16, 1907 - Nov 25, 1981 (74 years old) in Malden, Massachusetts, USA

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.

Known For

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The Andy Griffith Show
Bradford J. Taylor
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Ironside
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Wagon Train
Jebediah Giddings
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Charlie's Angels
Edward Jordan
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The Twilight Zone
Jerry Harlowe
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Tony Awards
Self - Host
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Have Gun, Will Travel
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The Big Valley
Judge Ben Moore
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Love, American Style
Archie
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I Love Lucy
Helicopter Dispatcher

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