Jack Albertson
Biography
A former song-and-dance man and veteran of vaudeville, burlesque and Broadway, Jack Albertson is best known to audiences as "The Man" in the TV series Chico and the Man (1974), for which he won an Emmy. In 1968 Albertson, the brother of actress Mabel Albertson, won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in The Subject Was Roses (1968), a part which also won him the Tony award during its Broadway run.
74years old at death
- Born Malden
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as Harold Albertson
Movie Career
- Films
- 24
- Career span
- 34 years1947 to 1981
Genres
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A role that slipped away
Albertson regretted not reprising his stage role in the film version of The Sunshine Boys because he was tied up with Chico and the Man when filming began.
A change of course
Albertson worked in burlesque as a hoofer, a soft shoe dancer, and as straight man to Phil Silvers on the Minsky's Burlesque Circuit. He had joined the vaudeville road troupe the Dancing Verselle Sisters.
A first
Jack Albertson earned a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy during his career. That achievement puts him in a rare group of 24 actors who have received the "Triple Crown of Acting".
Jack Albertson movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971 Family, Fantasy, Musicalas Grandpa Joe
IMDb rating 7.8247K votes
- The Fox and the Hound1981 Adventure, Animation, Drama, Familyas Amos Sladevoice
IMDb rating 7.2112K votes
Most often with
George Seaton directed two of these films. Two actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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George SeatonDirector, 2 films, 1947 to 1958
All films by George Seaton
Also two films together19 more actors
- Elvis PresleyKissin' Cousins (1964) and Roustabout (1964)
- Arthur O'ConnellThe Poseidon Adventure (1972) and Kissin' Cousins (1964)
- Leon AltonHow to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life (1968) and Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
- Doris DayLover Come Back (1961) and Teacher's Pet (1958)
- Stella StevensThe Poseidon Adventure (1972) and How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life (1968)
- Billy BartyJoys (1976) and Roustabout (1964)
- Edward AndrewsSon of Flubber (1963) and The Harder They Fall (1956)
- Jack KruschenConvicts 4 (1962) and Lover Come Back (1961)
- John McGiverPeriod of Adjustment (1962) and Who's Got the Action? (1962)
- Red ButtonsJoys (1976) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
- Harry AntrimTeacher's Pet (1958) and Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- James MacDonaldThe Fox and the Hound (1981) and The Sword in the Stone (1963)
- Charles WattsWho's Got the Action? (1962) and Lover Come Back (1961)
- George DeNormandA Clear and Present Danger (1970) and Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
- Robert H. HarrisCongratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) and Convicts 4 (1962)
- Lynn BordenRoustabout (1964) and Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
- Joan StaleyKissin' Cousins (1964) and Roustabout (1964)
- Tom PalmerHow to Murder Your Wife (1965) and Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
- Rickie SorensenThe Sword in the Stone (1963) and Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Jack Albertson's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$204 million
12 of the 24 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 24 films: 12 worldwide figure; 1 us gross only; 3 never in cinemas; 8 figure not found.
- 12Worldwide figure
- 1US gross only
- 3Never in cinemas
- 8Figure not found
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 97% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$85M41.5% of the total
- 2$30M14.6% of the total
- 3$22M10.9% of the total
- 4$22M10.9% of the total
- 5$17M8.3% of the total
- 6$12M5.9% of the total
- 7$6.6M3.2% of the total
- 8$3.0M1.5% of the total
$6.6 millionfrom the other 4 films with a worldwide figure, 3% of the total
Awards
Five awards and honors from 1965 to 1977, four of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | |||
| 1969 | Best Supporting Actor | The Subject Was Roses | Won |
| Emmy Awards | |||
| 1976 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Chico and the Man | Won |
| 1975 | Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Won | |
| Tony Awards | |||
| 1965 | Best Featured Actor in a Play | Won | |
| Other honors | |||
| 1977 | Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.