Jack Albertson

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Jack Albertson Fast Facts:

Before segueing into acting, worked in vaudeville and burlesque, performing with the Dancing Verselle Sisters troupe, among others.
Made his feature debut in the 1938 romantic comedy Next Time I Marry.
Put in memorable appearances in the big-screen blockbusters Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972).
Best known for his role as Ed Brown on the '70s sitcom Chico and the Man.
One of just a handful of actors to win a Tony (for The Subject Was Roses), an Oscar (for The Subject Was Roses) and an Emmy (for Cher and Chico and the Man).
Ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean after cremation.

Jack Albertson Relationships:
Leopold Albertson - Father
Flora Craft - Mother
Mabel Albertson - Sister
Wallace Thompson - Wife
Maura Dhu Studi - Daughter
Jack Albertson Awards:
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1968 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music - Winner
1973 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
1965 Tony: Actor, Supporting or Featured (Dramatic) - Winner