
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.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961

Ironside
TV • 1967

The Andy Griffith Show
TV • 1960

Love, American Style
TV • 1969

The Twilight Zone
TV • 1959

The Twilight Zone
TV • 1959

Charlie's Angels
TV • 1976

Have Gun, Will Travel
TV • 1957

Have Gun, Will Travel
TV • 1957

Wagon Train
TV • 1957

Dr. Kildare
TV • 1961

Dinah!
TV • 1974

Daniel Boone
TV • 1964

The Defenders
TV • 1961

The Lucy Show
TV • 1962

Matinee Theater
TV • 1955

The Big Valley
TV • 1965