Jack Albertson

Biography

Born 06/16/1907

Veteran character player, long in vaudeville and burlesque, who moved to TV, Broadway and features in middle age with considerable success. Most typically in slightly crotchety roles, the slender, long-faced Albertson played doctors, senior military figures, and pipe-smoking, philosophical stage...
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Awards

  • In 1975/76, received Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
  • In 1974/75, received Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor--Continuing or Single Performance--Variety or Music
  • In 1973, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance

Highlights

  • In 1982, Last TV acting assignment, the TV-movie, "My Body, My Child", aired after his death
  • In 1981, Last feature film work, supplying the voice of Amos Slade for the animated feature, "The Fox and the Hound"
  • In 1973, Returned to Broadway to star in the popular Neil Simon comedy, "The Sunshine Boys"

Family & Companions

  • Mabel Albertson: sister (born July 27, 1901 in Haver Hill MA; died September 28, 1982 in Santa Monica CA; prolific TV character player perhaps best remembered for her recurring role as Darrin's mother on the long-running sitcom, "Bewitched" (1964-72))

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