Jack Albertson
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Birthplace:
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
On stage from his teens (as part of the "Dancing Verselle Sisters" troupe), Jack Albertson worked in almost any form of live entertainment you could name: vaudeville, burlesque, legitimate stage, even opera. For two years he was straight man to comedian Phil Silvers on the Minsky's Burlesque Circuit, carrying over this partnership in Silvers' hit Broadway musicals High Button Shoes (1947) and Top Banana (1953). Albertson began taking bit roles in films in 1938; among his many fleeting film parts was the postal worker who redirected all of Santa Claus' mail to the New York Courthouse in Miracle on 34th Street (1947). On television, Albertson was a frequent guest star on the Burns and Allen Show and had regular roles on The Thin Man (1957-59) and Ensign O'Toole (1963). He also co-starred with Sam Groom on the 1971 syndicated series Dr. Simon Locke--at least until angrily walking off the series due to its severe budget deficiencies. Albertson became an "overnight success" with his portrayal of Martin Sheen's taciturn father in the 1964 Broadway play The Subject Was Roses, which earned him a Tony Award; he repeated the role in the 1968 film version, winning an Oscar in the process. Albertson added a pair of Emmies to his shelf for his performance as crotchety garage owner Ed Brown on the TV sitcom Chico and the Man (1974-77), and for his guest appearance on a 1975 episode of the variety series Cher. Jack Albertson was the brother of character actress Mabel Albertson.
Highest Rated Movies
Filmography
MOVIES
RATING | TITLE | CREDIT | BOX OFFICE | YEAR |
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No Score Yet | Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase |
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— | 1982 |
70% | The Fox and the Hound |
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— | 1981 |
75% | Dead and Buried |
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— | 1981 |
No Score Yet | Marriage Is Alive and Well |
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— | 1980 |
80% | The Poseidon Adventure |
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— | 1972 |
No Score Yet | Pickup on 101 |
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— | 1972 |
90% | Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory |
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$4M | 1971 |
No Score Yet | The Late Liz |
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— | 1971 |
No Score Yet | Rabbit, Run |
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— | 1970 |
No Score Yet | Lock, Stock and Barrel |
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— | 1970 |
No Score Yet | Justine |
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— | 1969 |
No Score Yet | Changes |
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— | 1969 |
100% | The Subject Was Roses |
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— | 1968 |
No Score Yet | How to Save a Marriage---and Ruin Your Life |
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— | 1968 |
75% | The Flim-Flam Man |
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— | 1967 |
64% | How to Murder Your Wife |
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— | 1965 |
82% | The Patsy |
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— | 1964 |
No Score Yet | A Tiger Walks |
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— | 1964 |
No Score Yet | Kissin' Cousins |
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— | 1964 |
56% | Roustabout |
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— | 1964 |
88% | Son of Flubber |
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— | 1963 |
No Score Yet | Who's Got the Action? |
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— | 1963 |
100% | Days of Wine and Roses |
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— | 1962 |
71% | Period of Adjustment |
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— | 1962 |
No Score Yet | Convicts 4 |
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— | 1962 |
91% | Lover Come Back |
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— | 1961 |
No Score Yet | The George Raft Story |
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— | 1961 |
68% | The Shaggy Dog |
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— | 1959 |
No Score Yet | Never Steal Anything Small |
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— | 1959 |
86% | Teacher's Pet |
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— | 1958 |
No Score Yet | Don't Go Near the Water |
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— | 1957 |
No Score Yet | Monkey on My Back |
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— | 1957 |
88% | Man of a Thousand Faces |
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— | 1957 |
No Score Yet | You Can't Run Away From It |
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— | 1956 |
No Score Yet | The Eddy Duchin Story |
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— | 1956 |
100% | The Harder They Fall |
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— | 1956 |
No Score Yet | Over-Exposed |
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— | 1956 |
No Score Yet | Bring Your Smile Along |
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— | 1955 |
No Score Yet | Top Banana |
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— | 1954 |
96% | Miracle on 34th Street |
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— | 1947 |
No Score Yet | Strike Up the Band |
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— | 1940 |
No Score Yet | Next Time I Marry |
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— | 1938 |
No Score Yet | Big Business Girl |
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— | 1931 |
TV
RATING | TITLE | CREDIT | YEAR |
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Charlie's Angels
1976-1981
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No Score Yet |
Gunsmoke
1955-1975
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No Score Yet |
The Streets of San Francisco
1972-1977
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No Score Yet |
Bonanza
1959-1973
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No Score Yet |
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969-1976
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No Score Yet |
Ironside
1967-1975
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No Score Yet |
The Andy Griffith Show
1960-1968
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82% |
The Twilight Zone
1959-1964
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No Score Yet |
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961-1966
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No Score Yet |
I Love Lucy
1951-1957
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Quotes from Jack Albertson's Characters
Grandpa Joe: | If Slugworth wants a gobstopper, he can have one! |
Willy Wonka: | Wrong sir, wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him. It states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if, and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy. I the undersigned shall forfeit all rights privileges and licenses herein and herein contained et cetera et cetera... huhh fax mentis incendium gloria culpum et cetera et cetera... huhh memo bis punitor delicatum! It's all there black and white clear as crystal! You stole fizzylifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir! |
Grandpa Joe: | You're a crook. You're a cheat and a swindler. That's what you are! How can you do a thing like this?! Build up a little boy's hope and then smash all his dreams to pieces! You're an inhuman MONSTER! |
Willy Wonka: | I SAID GOOD DAY! |
Grandpa Joe: | Mr. Wonka? |
Willy Wonka: | I'm extraordinary busy sir. |
Grandpa Joe: | Uh I just want to ask about the chocolate. Uh the lifetime supply of chocolate for Charlie. When does he get it? |
Willy Wonka: | He doesn't. |
Grandpa Joe: | Why not? |
Willy Wonka: | Because he broke the rules. |
Grandpa Joe: | What rules? We didn't see any rules, did we Charlie? |