Frank Albertson
Acting
- Born:
- 1909-02-02
- Died:
- 1964-02-29
- Place of birth:
- Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Francis Healey Albertson (February 2, 1909 – February 29, 1964) was an American character actor who made his debut in a minor part in Hollywood at age thirteen. He had supporting roles in films such as It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Psycho (1960). Albertson made well over 100 appearances (1923–1964) in movies and television. In his early career he often sang and danced in such films as Just Imagine (1930) and A Connecticut Yankee (1931). He was featured in Alice Adams (1935) as the title character's brother, and in Room Service (1938) he played opposite the Marx Brothers. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces' First Motion Picture Unit making training films during World War II. As he aged he moved from featured roles to supporting and character parts—in his later career he can be seen as Sam Wainwright, the businessman fond of saying "Hee-Haw" in the movie It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Albertson portrayed future U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt in the 1956 episode "Rough Rider" of the CBS western television series My Friend Flicka. He guest starred in the early NBC western series The Californians and twice in the David Janssen crime drama Richard Diamond, Private Detective. He was cast in 1959 and 1962 in different roles on Walter Brennan's sitcom The Real McCoys. In 1960, he appeared as General Devery in the episode "Strange Encounter" of the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Colt .45. In 1960, he played the wealthy rancher Tom Cassidy at the beginning of Psycho (1960) who provides the $40,000 in cash that Janet Leigh's character later steals. In the 1960-61 television season, he played the character Mr. Cooper in five episodes of the CBS sitcom Bringing Up Buddy, starring Frank Aletter. In 1964, Albertson was cast as Jim O'Neal in the episode "The Death of a Teacher" of the NBC education drama Mr. Novak. One of his final screen appearances was as "Sam," the bewildered mayor of Sweet Apple, Ohio, in the 1963 film musical Bye Bye Birdie. His last appearance was on The Andy Griffith Show, in which he played a Marine commander completing an inspection. The episode aired on May 19, 1964, three months after Albertson died.
Known For
Filmography
The F.B.I.
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Johnny Cool
Mr. Novak
Bye Bye Birdie
Going My Way
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Virginian
Sam Benedict
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Don't Knock the Twist
The Investigators
87th Precinct
Man-Trap
Tallahassee 7000
Bringing Up Buddy
The Andy Griffith Show
Michael Shayne
The Tom Ewell Show
Checkmate
The Aquanauts
Thriller
Psycho
Johnny Midnight
The Untouchables
Hawaiian Eye
The Third Man
Bonanza
The Deputy
The Last Hurrah
Lawman
Bronco
Peter Gunn
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
The Enemy Below
Leave It to Beaver
The Real McCoys
The Restless Gun
Maverick
Perry Mason
M Squad
Sugarfoot
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Official Detective
Nightfall
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
The Gale Storm Show
State Trooper
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Cheyenne
The Phil Silvers Show
The Millionaire
Father Knows Best
Lassie
Girl on the Run
Kraft Television Theatre
Main Street to Broadway
Hallmark Hall of Fame
The Red Skelton Show
Tales of Tomorrow
The Billy Rose Show
Lux Video Theatre
Robert Montgomery Presents
Studio One
The Philco Television Playhouse
Shed No Tears
Killer Dill
The Hucksters
Kraft Television Theatre
Ginger
It's a Wonderful Life
They Made Me a Killer
Gay Blades
How DOooo You Do
Smart Boy
Arson Squad
I Love a Soldier
And the Angels Sing
Rosie the Riveter
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
O, My Darling Clementine
Mystery Broadcast
Here Comes Elmer
Keep 'Em Slugging
Silent Witness
Underground Agent
City of Silent Men
Dead End Kids Go To War
Wake Island
Junior G-Men of the Air
Shepherd of the Ozarks
Man From Headquarters
Louisiana Purchase
Flying Cadets
Burma Convoy
Citadel of Crime
Father Steps Out
Man-Made Monster
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
Behind the News
When the Daltons Rode
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
The Ghost Comes Home
Framed
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
Bachelor Mother
I'll Tell the World
The Shining Hour
Spring Madness
Fugitives for a Night
Room Service
Mother Carey's Chickens
The Magician's Daughter
Hold That Kiss
Navy Blue and Gold
The Plainsman
No Place like Rome
Fury
The Farmer in the Dell
Ah, Wilderness!
Kind Lady
East of Java
Personal Maid's Secret
Waterfront Lady
Alice Adams
Doubting Thomas
Enter Madame
Tripping Through the Tropics
Hollywood Mystery
The Life of Vergie Winters
The Last Gentleman
Love Detectives
King for a Night
Rainbow Over Broadway
Ever in My Heart
Midshipman Jack
Dangerous Crossroads
Ann Carver's Profession
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
The Plumber and the Lady
The Billion Dollar Scandal
Boys Will Be Boys
The Lost Special
Air Mail
Huddle
Racing Youth
Way Back Home
The Brat
Traveling Husbands
Big Business Girl
A Connecticut Yankee
Just Imagine
Wild Company
So This Is London
Born Reckless
Spring Is Here
Son of the Gods
The Big Party
Men Without Women
Happy Days
Salute
Words and Music
Blue Skies
Prep and Pep
The Farmer's Daughter
The Covered Wagon