Frank Albertson
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
180
Gender
Male
Birthday
1909-02-02
Day of death
1964-02-29 (55 years old)
Place of Birth
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
Frank Albertson
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
Perry Mason
Bonanza
Maverick
The Andy Griffith Show
Lassie
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Red Skelton Show
The Virginian
The F.B.I.
Cheyenne
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Studio One
The Untouchables
Leave It to Beaver
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Robert Montgomery Presents
The Philco Television Playhouse
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Psycho
Kind Lady
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Lawman
Lawman
Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Thriller
Peter Gunn
Bachelor Mother
Wild Company
Man-Trap
M Squad
Johnny Cool
The Third Man
Ah, Wilderness!
Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
It's a Wonderful Life
The Millionaire
The Deputy
Love Detectives
The Real McCoys
The Brat
State Trooper
Ever in My Heart
Nightfall
Spring Is Here
Just Imagine
Midshipman Jack
Man-Made Monster
Kraft Television Theatre
Father Knows Best
The Lloyd Bridges Show
Bronco
Enter Madame
Checkmate
Wake Island
The Covered Wagon
Mr. Novak
Waterfront Lady
Room Service
Mother Carey's Chickens
Blue Skies
Framed
Shed No Tears
87th Precinct
Racing Youth
Ann Carver's Profession
Going My Way
Huddle
Happy Days
Sam Benedict
Tales of Tomorrow
The Gale Storm Show
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Salute
Bye Bye Birdie
Words and Music
So This Is London
The Phil Silvers Show
24 Hour Psycho
The Aquanauts
And the Angels Sing
I Love a Soldier
The Restless Gun
Johnny Midnight
Alice Adams
Hallmark Hall of Fame
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Men Without Women
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Official Detective
Bringing Up Buddy
Air Mail
Citadel of Crime
King for a Night
Way Back Home
I'll Tell the World
Big Business Girl
Junior G-Men of the Air
Girl on the Run
Burma Convoy
The Investigators
Ginger
Gay Blades
The Enemy Below
Arson Squad
Fury
Michael Shayne
The Tom Ewell Show
Here Comes Elmer
Doubting Thomas
The Plainsman
O, My Darling Clementine
Tallahassee 7000
Kraft Television Theatre
Born Reckless
The Billy Rose Show
The Last Hurrah
The Shining Hour
Underground Agent
The Hucksters
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
They Made Me a Killer
Navy Blue and Gold
Louisiana Purchase
Dangerous Crossroads
Son of the Gods
The Farmer in the Dell
East of Java
Shepherd of the Ozarks
Main Street to Broadway
When the Daltons Rode
Keep 'Em Slugging
The Life of Vergie Winters
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
Boys Will Be Boys
Rosie the Riveter
The Lost Special
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
Rainbow Over Broadway
Personal Maid's Secret
Spring Madness
Hold That Kiss
Behind the News
Fugitives for a Night
The Ghost Comes Home
Silent Witness
A Connecticut Yankee
Prep and Pep
How DOooo You Do
Father Steps Out
The Billion Dollar Scandal
Don't Knock the Twist
Killer Dill
The Magician's Daughter
The Big Party
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
City of Silent Men
Traveling Husbands
The Last Gentleman
Man From Headquarters
Dead End Kids Go To War
Hollywood Mystery
Mystery Broadcast
Flying Cadets
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
Smart Boy
Tripping Through the Tropics
No Place like Rome
The Plumber and the Lady
