Acting
Frank Albertson
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.
Filmography
The F.B.I.
Series · 1965
Bye Bye Birdie
Film · 1963
Johnny Cool
Film · 1963
Mr. Novak
Series · 1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Series · 1963
Don't Knock the Twist
Film · 1962
Sam Benedict
Series · 1962
Going My Way
Series · 1962
The Virginian
Series · 1962
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Series · 1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Series · 1962
Man-Trap
Film · 1961
87th Precinct
Series · 1961
Tallahassee 7000
Series · 1961
The Investigators
Series · 1961
Psycho
Film · 1960
The Andy Griffith Show
Series · 1960
Bringing Up Buddy
Series · 1960
Thriller
Series · 1960
The Aquanauts
Series · 1960
Johnny Midnight
Series · 1960
Michael Shayne
Series · 1960
The Tom Ewell Show
Series · 1960
Checkmate
Series · 1960
Hawaiian Eye
Series · 1959
The Third Man
Series · 1959
The Untouchables
Series · 1959
Bonanza
Series · 1959
Hawaiian Eye
Series · 1959
The Deputy
Series · 1959
The Last Hurrah
Film · 1958
Peter Gunn
Series · 1958
Bronco
Series · 1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Series · 1958
Lawman
Series · 1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Series · 1958
Lawman
Series · 1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Series · 1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Series · 1958
The Enemy Below
Film · 1957
Perry Mason
Series · 1957
Leave It to Beaver
Series · 1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Series · 1957
M Squad
Series · 1957
The Real McCoys
Series · 1957
Sugarfoot
Series · 1957
Official Detective
Series · 1957
Sugarfoot
Series · 1957
Sugarfoot
Series · 1957
Sugarfoot
Series · 1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Series · 1957
Maverick
Series · 1957
The Restless Gun
Series · 1957
Nightfall
Film · 1956
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Film · 1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Series · 1956
State Trooper
Series · 1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Series · 1956
The Gale Storm Show
Series · 1956
Cheyenne
Series · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Series · 1955
The Millionaire
Series · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Series · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Series · 1955
The Phil Silvers Show
Series · 1955
Lassie
Series · 1954
Father Knows Best
Series · 1954
Main Street to Broadway
Film · 1953
Girl on the Run
Film · 1953
Kraft Television Theatre
Series · 1953
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Series · 1951
Tales of Tomorrow
Series · 1951
The Red Skelton Show
Series · 1951
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950
Robert Montgomery Presents
Series · 1950
The Billy Rose Show
Series · 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950
Shed No Tears
Film · 1948
Studio One
Series · 1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
Series · 1948
The Hucksters
Film · 1947
Killer Dill
Film · 1947
Ginger
Film · 1947
Kraft Television Theatre
Series · 1947
It's a Wonderful Life
Film · 1946
They Made Me a Killer
Film · 1946
Gay Blades
Film · 1946
Arson Squad
Film · 1945
How DOooo You Do
Film · 1945
Smart Boy
Film · 1945
I Love a Soldier
Film · 1944
And the Angels Sing
Film · 1944
Rosie the Riveter
Film · 1944
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
Film · 1944
Mystery Broadcast
Film · 1943
O, My Darling Clementine
Film · 1943
Here Comes Elmer
Film · 1943
Silent Witness
Film · 1943
Keep 'Em Slugging
Film · 1943
Dead End Kids Go To War
Film · 1942
Man From Headquarters
Film · 1942
Underground Agent
Film · 1942
City of Silent Men
Film · 1942
Junior G-Men of the Air
Film · 1942
Shepherd of the Ozarks
Film · 1942
Wake Island
Film · 1942
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
Film · 1941
Man-Made Monster
Film · 1941
Citadel of Crime
Film · 1941
Burma Convoy
Film · 1941
Father Steps Out
Film · 1941
Louisiana Purchase
Film · 1941
Flying Cadets
Film · 1941
Framed
Film · 1940
When the Daltons Rode
Film · 1940
Behind the News
Film · 1940
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Film · 1940
The Ghost Comes Home
Film · 1940
Bachelor Mother
Film · 1939
I'll Tell the World
Film · 1939
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
Film · 1939
Room Service
Film · 1938
The Shining Hour
Film · 1938
Fugitives for a Night
Film · 1938
Mother Carey's Chickens
Film · 1938
Hold That Kiss
Film · 1938
Spring Madness
Film · 1938
The Magician's Daughter
Film · 1938
Navy Blue and Gold
Film · 1937
Fury
Film · 1936
The Plainsman
Film · 1936
The Farmer in the Dell
Film · 1936
No Place like Rome
Film · 1936
Alice Adams
Film · 1935
Ah, Wilderness!
Film · 1935
Waterfront Lady
Film · 1935
Doubting Thomas
Film · 1935
Kind Lady
Film · 1935
Personal Maid's Secret
Film · 1935
Enter Madame
Film · 1935
East of Java
Film · 1935
The Last Gentleman
Film · 1934
Hollywood Mystery
Film · 1934
The Life of Vergie Winters
Film · 1934
Love Detectives
Film · 1934
Tripping Through the Tropics
Film · 1934
The Plumber and the Lady
Film · 1933
Ever in My Heart
Film · 1933
Rainbow Over Broadway
Film · 1933
Ann Carver's Profession
Film · 1933
King for a Night
Film · 1933
Midshipman Jack
Film · 1933
The Billion Dollar Scandal
Film · 1933
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
Film · 1933
Dangerous Crossroads
Film · 1933
Air Mail
Film · 1932
Huddle
Film · 1932
The Lost Special
Film · 1932
Boys Will Be Boys
Film · 1932
Racing Youth
Film · 1932
Big Business Girl
Film · 1931
A Connecticut Yankee
Film · 1931
Way Back Home
Film · 1931
Traveling Husbands
Film · 1931
The Brat
Film · 1931
Just Imagine
Film · 1930
Born Reckless
Film · 1930
Spring Is Here
Film · 1930
Men Without Women
Film · 1930
Son of the Gods
Film · 1930
Wild Company
Film · 1930
The Big Party
Film · 1930
So This Is London
Film · 1930
Salute
Film · 1929
Words and Music
Film · 1929
Happy Days
Film · 1929
Blue Skies
Film · 1929
Prep and Pep
Film · 1928
The Farmer's Daughter
Film · 1928
The Covered Wagon
Film · 1923