Jack Albertson

Birth Name:

Harold Albertson

Birth Place:

Malden, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Became the eighth actor to land the coveted 'Triple Crown of Acting' in 1976 after earning an Oscar for "The Subject Was Roses", a Tony for The Subject Was Roses and an Emmy for "Chico and the Man"
Traveled to New York City to make his mark in show business as a teen, but was too poor to support his efforts, so he was forced to sleep on the subway during the winter and in Central Park during the summer
Quote: "Ninety per cent of the things you do in this business are crap․"
Passed away at the age of 74 in 1981 after battling colorectal cancer for the past three years, a diagnosis that he had chosen to keep secret
Initially worked in burlesque shows and vaudeville acts before making it to Broadway and later Hollywood
While not working on feature films, he also appeared in numerous television guest spots throughout his lengthy career

1969Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music:Winner
1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
2004TV Land Award - Quintessential Non-Traditional Family:Nominated

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