1956Nominee
Best Performance
The Harder They Fall
Jack Albertson
Actor
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
June 16, 1907
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1971Nominee
Best Performance
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1981Nominee
Best Performance
The Fox and the Hound
Career Highlights
1963Highlight
Best Performance
The Sword in the Stone
1972Highlight
Best Performance
The Poseidon Adventure
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The Harder They Fall
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The Fox and the Hound