Frank Albertson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

178

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

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • Perry Mason

    Perry Mason

  • The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

  • The Virginian

    The Virginian

  • The Red Skelton Show

    The Red Skelton Show

  • Lassie

    Lassie

  • Robert Montgomery Presents

    Robert Montgomery Presents

  • Maverick

    Maverick

  • Peter Gunn

    Peter Gunn

  • Father Knows Best

    Father Knows Best

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

  • Studio One

    Studio One

  • Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

  • Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

    Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

    Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

  • The Real McCoys

    The Real McCoys

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

  • Leave It to Beaver

    Leave It to Beaver

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • Psycho

    Psycho

  • Wanted: Dead or Alive

    Wanted: Dead or Alive

  • Wanted: Dead or Alive

    Wanted: Dead or Alive

  • Lawman

    Lawman

  • Lawman

    Lawman

  • Kraft Television Theatre

    Kraft Television Theatre

  • Hawaiian Eye

    Hawaiian Eye

  • Hawaiian Eye

    Hawaiian Eye

  • Thriller

    Thriller

  • M Squad

    M Squad

  • Sugarfoot

    Sugarfoot

  • Sugarfoot

    Sugarfoot

  • Sugarfoot

    Sugarfoot

  • Sugarfoot

    Sugarfoot

  • State Trooper

    State Trooper

  • The Millionaire

    The Millionaire

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    Alfred Hitchcock Presents

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    Alfred Hitchcock Presents

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    Alfred Hitchcock Presents

  • Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

  • Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

  • Checkmate

    Checkmate

  • The Deputy

    The Deputy

  • Bronco

    Bronco

  • Mr. Novak

    Mr. Novak

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

  • It's a Wonderful Life

    It's a Wonderful Life

  • The Phil Silvers Show

    The Phil Silvers Show

  • Tales of Tomorrow

    Tales of Tomorrow

  • The Third Man

    The Third Man

  • Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

    Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

  • Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

    Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer

  • The Gale Storm Show

    The Gale Storm Show

  • 87th Precinct

    87th Precinct

  • Sam Benedict

    Sam Benedict

  • The Restless Gun

    The Restless Gun

  • The Last Hurrah

    The Last Hurrah

  • Hollywood Mystery

    Hollywood Mystery

  • Behind the News

    Behind the News

  • Going My Way

    Going My Way

  • Main Street to Broadway

    Main Street to Broadway

  • The Aquanauts

    The Aquanauts

  • Born Reckless

    Born Reckless

  • The Lost Special

    The Lost Special

  • The Lloyd Bridges Show

    The Lloyd Bridges Show

  • A Connecticut Yankee

    A Connecticut Yankee

  • Son of the Gods

    Son of the Gods

  • The Ghost Comes Home

    The Ghost Comes Home

  • Don't Knock the Twist

    Don't Knock the Twist

  • Framed

    Framed

  • Johnny Midnight

    Johnny Midnight

  • When the Daltons Rode

    When the Daltons Rode

  • Alice Adams

    Alice Adams

  • The Man Who Knew Too Much

    The Man Who Knew Too Much

  • Enter Madame

    Enter Madame

  • Air Mail

    Air Mail

  • Junior G-Men of the Air

    Junior G-Men of the Air

  • Flying Cadets

    Flying Cadets

  • The Covered Wagon

    The Covered Wagon

  • Way Back Home

    Way Back Home

  • Official Detective

    Official Detective

  • Fury

    Fury

  • Hold That Kiss

    Hold That Kiss

  • The Hucksters

    The Hucksters

  • Burma Convoy

    Burma Convoy

  • Words and Music

    Words and Music

  • Keep 'Em Slugging

    Keep 'Em Slugging

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • Bachelor Mother

    Bachelor Mother

  • Ann Carver's Profession

    Ann Carver's Profession

  • Michael Shayne

    Michael Shayne

  • Rainbow Over Broadway

    Rainbow Over Broadway

  • Prep and Pep

    Prep and Pep

  • Ever in My Heart

    Ever in My Heart

  • The Billion Dollar Scandal

    The Billion Dollar Scandal

  • Personal Maid's Secret

    Personal Maid's Secret

  • Underground Agent

    Underground Agent

  • Silent Witness

    Silent Witness

  • Bye Bye Birdie

    Bye Bye Birdie

  • Racing Youth

    Racing Youth

  • Navy Blue and Gold

    Navy Blue and Gold

  • Man-Made Monster

    Man-Made Monster

  • And the Angels Sing

    And the Angels Sing

  • The Tom Ewell Show

    The Tom Ewell Show

  • Spring Madness

    Spring Madness

  • East of Java

    East of Java

  • How DOooo You Do

    How DOooo You Do

  • Bringing Up Buddy

    Bringing Up Buddy

  • The Plainsman

    The Plainsman

  • I Love a Soldier

    I Love a Soldier

  • Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga

    Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga

  • Nightfall

    Nightfall

  • Man-Trap

    Man-Trap

  • Wild Company

    Wild Company

  • So This Is London

    So This Is London

  • The Farmer in the Dell

    The Farmer in the Dell

  • Spring Is Here

    Spring Is Here

  • Tallahassee 7000

    Tallahassee 7000

  • Mother Carey's Chickens

    Mother Carey's Chickens

  • King for a Night

    King for a Night

  • The Enemy Below

    The Enemy Below

  • Wake Island

    Wake Island

  • Ah, Wilderness!

    Ah, Wilderness!

  • Room Service

    Room Service

  • Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery

    Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery

  • Johnny Cool

    Johnny Cool

  • Traveling Husbands

    Traveling Husbands

  • Killer Dill

    Killer Dill

  • Kind Lady

    Kind Lady

  • Fugitives for a Night

    Fugitives for a Night

  • Doubting Thomas

    Doubting Thomas

  • The Life of Vergie Winters

    The Life of Vergie Winters

  • Mystery Broadcast

    Mystery Broadcast

  • Just Imagine

    Just Imagine

  • I'll Tell the World

    I'll Tell the World

  • The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble

    The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble

  • The Brat

    The Brat

  • Kraft Television Theatre

    Kraft Television Theatre

  • No Place like Rome

    No Place like Rome

  • The Last Gentleman

    The Last Gentleman

  • Midshipman Jack

    Midshipman Jack

  • Salute

    Salute

  • Huddle

    Huddle

  • 24 Hour Psycho

    24 Hour Psycho

  • Men Without Women

    Men Without Women

  • Love Detectives

    Love Detectives

  • Citadel of Crime

    Citadel of Crime

  • Dr. Christian Meets the Women

    Dr. Christian Meets the Women

  • Waterfront Lady

    Waterfront Lady

  • The Shining Hour

    The Shining Hour

  • Shed No Tears

    Shed No Tears

  • Happy Days

    Happy Days

  • Blue Skies

    Blue Skies

  • Girl on the Run

    Girl on the Run

  • Big Business Girl

    Big Business Girl

  • Ginger

    Ginger

  • The Billy Rose Show

    The Billy Rose Show

  • Gay Blades

    Gay Blades

  • The Plumber and the Lady

    The Plumber and the Lady

  • O, My Darling Clementine

    O, My Darling Clementine

  • City of Silent Men

    City of Silent Men

  • Shepherd of the Ozarks

    Shepherd of the Ozarks

  • They Made Me a Killer

    They Made Me a Killer

  • Boys Will Be Boys

    Boys Will Be Boys

  • Tripping Through the Tropics

    Tripping Through the Tropics

  • Arson Squad

    Arson Squad

  • Here Comes Elmer

    Here Comes Elmer

  • Smart Boy

    Smart Boy

  • Rosie the Riveter

    Rosie the Riveter

  • Dead End Kids Go To War

    Dead End Kids Go To War

  • Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane

    Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane

  • Father Steps Out

    Father Steps Out

  • The Magician's Daughter

    The Magician's Daughter

  • The Big Party

    The Big Party

  • Man From Headquarters

    Man From Headquarters