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Jack Albertson was an American actor, comedian, dancer, and singer who had a career spanning over 50 years. He is best known for his role as Grandpa Joe in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Subject Was Roses (1968). Albertson was born in Malden, Massachusetts, on June 16, 1907. He began his career as a vaudeville performer in the 1920s, and later moved to Broadway and film. He appeared in numerous films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, including The Lemon Drop Kid (1951), The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), and The Sting (1973). Albertson won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Subject Was Roses (1968). He also won three Emmy Awards for his roles in Chico and the Man (1975), The Love Boat (1977), and Blossom (1991). Albertson died on November 25, 1981, at the age of 74. He was survived by his wife, actress June Havoc, and their two children.

Popular As Harold Albertson
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 16 June, 1907
Birthday 16 June
Birthplace Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Date of death 25 November, 1981
Died Place Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Jack Albertson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, Jack Albertson height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Who Is Jack Albertson's Wife?

His wife is June Wallace Thomson (31 October 1952 - 25 November 1981) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Wife June Wallace Thomson (31 October 1952 - 25 November 1981) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Jack Albertson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jack Albertson worth at the age of 74 years old? Jack Albertson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Jack Albertson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2015

His widow, June Wallace Thomson, passed away at her home in Los Angeles California on January 9th 2015. Cause of death is unknown.

1992

Biography in "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pages 6-7. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387.

1981

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 10-12. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1976

In 1976, he became the eighth performer to win the Triple Crown of acting. Oscar: Best Supporting Actor, The Subject Was Roses (1968). Tony: Best Supporting Actor, "The Subject Was Roses" (1965). Emmy: Best Actor-Comedy Series, Chico and the Man (1974).

1974

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.

1973

Nominated for the 1973 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "The Sunshine Boys".

1965

Won the 1965 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actor in a Drama for "The Subject Was Roses".

1956

One of only nine actors to have won both the Tony and the Oscar for the same role on stage and film. The others are Yul Brynner (King and I, The (1956)), Rex Harrison (My Fair Lady (1964)), Anne Bancroft (The Miracle Worker (1962)), Joel Grey (Cabaret (1972)), Paul Scofield (A Man for All Seasons (1966)), Shirley Booth (Come Back, Little Sheba (1952)), José Ferrer (Cyrano de Bergerac (1950)) and Viola Davis (Fences (2016)).

1953

Uncle of George Englund. This made him the uncle-in-law of Cloris Leachman from 1953 to 1978.