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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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead & Buried (1981) | William G. Dobbs | 7 | |
| 2 | The Fox and the Hound (1981) | Amos Slade (voice) | 7.3 | |
| 3 | The Poseidon Adventure (1972) | Manny Rosen | 7.3 | |
| 4 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) | Grandpa Joe | 8 | |
| 5 | The Subject Was Roses (1968) | John Cleary | - | - |
| 6 | How to Murder Your Wife (1965) | Dr. Bentley | - | - |
| 7 | Roustabout (1964) | Lou | 8.5 | |
| 8 | The Patsy (1964) | Theatergoer with Helen | 3 | |
| 9 | Kissin' Cousins (1964) | Captain Robert Salbo | 6 | |
| 10 | The Sword in the Stone (1963) | Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited) | 7.1 | |
| 11 | Days of Wine and Roses (1963) | Trayner | - | - |
| 12 | Period of Adjustment (1962) | Desk Sergeant | - | - |
| 13 | Lover Come Back (1961) | Fred | 4.7 | |
| 14 | The Shaggy Dog (1959) | Reporter (uncredited) | - | - |
| 15 | Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) | Dr. J. Wilson Shiels | 7 | |
| 16 | The Eddy Duchin Story (1956) | Piano Tuner (uncredited) | 5 | |
| 17 | The Harder They Fall (1956) | Pop | 4 | |
| 18 | Over-Exposed (1956) | Les Bauer (uncredited) | 3 | |
| 19 | Miracle on 34th Street (1947) | Al (uncredited) | 7.9 | |
| 20 | Strike Up the Band (1940) | Barker (uncredited) | - | - |
