Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Deceased · Born: Feb 2, 1909 · Died: Feb 29, 1964

Personal Details

BornFeb 2, 1909 Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
  • Grace Albertson

    ( May 29, 1943 to Feb 29, 1964 )
  • Virginia McFadden

    ( Mar 7, 1931 to May 18, 1943 )
Parents
  • Mary Healy Albertson
  • Frank Byron Albertson

Biography

Frank Albertson's journey in the film industry began in 1922, when he initially took on the role of a prop boy, only to swiftly ascend to the realm of acting.

As a multifaceted and dependable character actor, he consistently delivered memorable performances, occasionally taking on the lead in a lower-budget "B" picture, but predominantly utilized as a supporting actor in an astonishing array of films.

Throughout his extensive career, Frank Albertson was frequently cast in roles that showcased his versatility, often portraying a wise-cracking cab driver, a law enforcement officer, or a journalist, adding depth and nuance to the cinematic experiences of audiences worldwide.

Career

1963
Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool as Bill Blakely
1962
Don't Knock the Twist
Don't Knock the Twist as Herbert 'Herb' Walcott
1961
Man-Trap
Man-Trap as Paul Snavely
1960
Psycho
Psycho as Tom Cassidy
1958
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah as Jack Mangan
1957
The Enemy Below
The Enemy Below as Lt. J.G. Crain
1956
Nightfall
Nightfall as Dr. Edward Gurston
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Taxidermist (uncredited)
1953
1948
1947
The Hucksters
The Hucksters as Max Herman
1946
Gay Blades
Gay Blades as Frankie Dowell
They Made Me a Killer
They Made Me a Killer as Patrolman Al Wilson
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life as Sam Wainwright
1945
How DOooo You Do
How DOooo You Do as Tom Brandon
I Love a Soldier
I Love a Soldier as Little Soldier
1944
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter as Charlie Doran
1943
O, My Darling Clementine
O, My Darling Clementine as 'Dapper' Dan Franklin
1942
Shepherd of the Ozarks
Shepherd of the Ozarks as Lieutenant James J. 'Jimmy' Maloney, Jr.
Underground Agent
Underground Agent as Johnny Davis
Wake Island
Wake Island as Johnny Rudd
1941
Man Made Monster
Man Made Monster as Mark Adams
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase as Robert Davis, Jr.
Father Steps Out
Father Steps Out as Jimmy Dugan
Burma Convoy
Burma Convoy as Mike Weldon
When the Daltons Rode
When the Daltons Rode as Emmett Dalton
Behind the News
Behind the News as Jeff Flavin
Framed
Framed as Hank Parker
1939
Bachelor Mother
Bachelor Mother as Freddie Miller
1938
Room Service
Room Service as Leo Davis
Hold That Kiss
Hold That Kiss as Steve Evans
The Shining Hour
The Shining Hour as Benny Collins
1936
Fury
Fury as Charlie Wilson
The Plainsman
The Plainsman as A Young Trooper
1935
Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas as Jimmy Brown
Enter Madame!
Enter Madame! as John Fitzgerald
Ah Wilderness!
Ah Wilderness! as Arthur Miller
Alice Adams
Alice Adams as Walter Adams
Waterfront Lady
Waterfront Lady as Ronny Hillyer aka Bill
Kind Lady
Kind Lady as Peter Santard
1934
Hollywood Mystery
Hollywood Mystery as Daniel Patrick Ryan
The Last Gentleman
The Last Gentleman as Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
1933
Ever in My Heart
Ever in My Heart as Sam Archer
1932
Huddle
Huddle as Larry
Air Mail
Air Mail as Tommy Bogan
1931
Big Business Girl
Big Business Girl as Johnny Saunders
Way Back Home
Way Back Home as David Clark
The Brat
The Brat as Stephen Forester
1930
Born Reckless
Born Reckless as Frank Sheldon
Men Without Women
Men Without Women as Ensign Price
Spring Is Here
Spring Is Here as Stacy Adams
Wild Company
Wild Company as Larry Grayson
1929
Salute
Salute as Midshipman Albert Edward Price
Words and Music
Words and Music as Skeet Mulroy
Happy Days
Happy Days as Frankie Albertson
1923
The Covered Wagon
The Covered Wagon as Bit (uncredited)