Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Deceased · Born: Jun 16, 1907 · Died: Nov 25, 1981

Personal Details

Height5' 10"
BornJun 16, 1907 Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
  • Leopold Albertson
  • Flora Albertson
Relatives
  • Mabel Albertson (Sibling)
  • Sidney Albertson (Sibling)
  • Anabel Englund (Niece or Nephew)
  • George Englund (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Jack Albertson, a seasoned entertainer with a rich background in vaudeville, burlesque, and Broadway, left an indelible mark on the world of television and film, with his most iconic role being that of "The Man" in the popular TV series Chico and the Man, a performance that earned him a well-deserved Emmy award.

Prior to his television success, Albertson had already made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, having won the prestigious Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1968 for his outstanding portrayal of a character in the critically acclaimed film The Subject Was Roses. This remarkable achievement was not limited to the silver screen, as Albertson also won a Tony Award for his performance during the Broadway run of the same production.

As the brother of esteemed actress Mabel Albertson, Jack Albertson's talent and dedication to his craft were undoubtedly influenced by his family ties. His remarkable career, spanning multiple disciplines and mediums, stands as a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.

Career

1982
My Body, My Child
My Body, My Child as Poppa MacMahon
1981
The Fox and the Hound
The Fox and the Hound as Amos Slade (voice)
Dead & Buried
Dead & Buried as William G. Dobbs
1979
Valentine
Valentine as Pete Ferguson
1977
1972
Pickup on 101
Pickup on 101 as Jedediah Bradley
1971
The Late Liz
The Late Liz as Gordon Rogers
McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife as Chief Andrew Yeakel
Montserrat
Montserrat as Salas Ina
1970
Rabbit, Run
Rabbit, Run as Marty Tothero
Squeeze a Flower
Squeeze a Flower as Alfredo Brazzi
1969
The Monk
The Monk as Tinker
Changes
Changes as Kent's father / Interviewer
Justine
Justine as Cohen
1967
The Flim-Flam Man
The Flim-Flam Man as Mr. Packard
1965
1964
Kissin' Cousins
Kissin' Cousins as Captain Robert Salbo
A Tiger Walks
A Tiger Walks as Sam Grant
The Patsy
The Patsy as Theatergoer with Helen
1963
Son of Flubber
Son of Flubber as Mr. Barley
The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone as Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited)
1962
Period of Adjustment
Period of Adjustment as Desk Sergeant
Who's Got the Action?
Who's Got the Action? as Officer Hodges
Convicts 4
Convicts 4 as Teach
Ensign O'Toole
Ensign O'Toole as Lieutenant Commander Virgil Stoner
1961
1960
1959
Never Steal Anything Small
Never Steal Anything Small as Sleep-Out Charlie Barnes
The Shaggy Dog
The Shaggy Dog as Reporter (uncredited)
1958
The Thin Man
The Thin Man as Lt. Harry Evans
1957
Man of a Thousand Faces
Man of a Thousand Faces as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Don't Go Near the Water
Don't Go Near the Water as Rep. George Jansen
1956
Over-Exposed
Over-Exposed as Les Bauer (uncredited)
You Can't Run Away from It
You Can't Run Away from It as Third Proprietor
The Eddy Duchin Story
The Eddy Duchin Story as Piano Tuner (uncredited)
1955
1954
Top Banana
Top Banana as Vic Davis
1947
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street as Postal Sorter Al (uncredited)
1940
Strike Up the Band
Strike Up the Band as Barker (uncredited)
1938
Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry as Reporter (uncredited)