Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1968), Primetime Emmy Award (1975, 1976), Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor (1965)
Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) also known as Jackie Alberts was an American actor, dancer, singer and comedian.[1]
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.[2]
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.