
Acting
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
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
1961

The Andy Griffith Show
1960

Ironside
1967

Love, American Style
1969

Wagon Train
1957

Charlie's Angels
1976

Tony Awards
1956

Have Gun, Will Travel
1957

The Twilight Zone
1959

Matinee Theater
1955

Dr. Kildare
1961

Daniel Boone
1964

The Big Valley
1965

The Defenders
1961

The Donna Reed Show
1958

The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961

The Lucy Show
1962

I Love Lucy
1951

Dinah!
1974

The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948

Run for Your Life
1965

Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969

Night Gallery
1970

The Streets of San Francisco
1972

Gunsmoke
1955

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959

Nanny and the Professor
1970

Mister Ed
1961

People's Choice Awards
1975

Alias Smith and Jones
1971

The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971

Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957

December Bride
1954