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Edward Albert Biography

Birth Name:Edward Laurence Heimberger

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • A passionate conservationist, worked alongside the Native American Heritage Commission and the California Coastal Commission
  • Studied psychology at the University of California at Los Angeles
  • Was the godson of famed British actor Laurence Olivier
  • Made his film debut with a role in the 1965 drama "The Fool Killer․"
  • Starred in numerous TV series over the course of his career, including "Beauty and the Beast," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Max Steel․"
  • A skilled actor, appeared in "Mimic 2," "The Ice Runner," "Red Sun Rising" and other notable film productions
  • Was the son of famed Hollywood actor Eddie Albert and Mexican actress Margo

Awards

  • 1973Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1973Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Male: winner