Frank Albertson
Acting
Born February 2, 1909 · Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA
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.
Films (112)
24 Hour Psycho
1993
Johnny Cool
1963
Bye Bye Birdie
1963
Don't Knock the Twist
1962
Man-Trap
1961
Psycho
1960
The Last Hurrah
1958
The Enemy Below
1957
Nightfall
1956
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
Girl on the Run
1953
Main Street to Broadway
1953
Shed No Tears
1948
Killer Dill
1947
The Hucksters
1947
Ginger
1947
It's a Wonderful Life
1946
They Made Me a Killer
1946
Gay Blades
1946
How DOooo You Do
1945
Smart Boy
1945
Arson Squad
1945
I Love a Soldier
1944
And the Angels Sing
1944
Rosie the Riveter
1944
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
1944
O, My Darling Clementine
1943
Mystery Broadcast
1943
Here Comes Elmer
1943
Keep 'Em Slugging
1943
Silent Witness
1943
Underground Agent
1942
City of Silent Men
1942
Dead End Kids Go To War
1942
Wake Island
1942
Junior G-Men of the Air
1942
Shepherd of the Ozarks
1942
Man From Headquarters
1942
Louisiana Purchase
1941
Flying Cadets
1941
Burma Convoy
1941
Citadel of Crime
1941
Father Steps Out
1941
Man-Made Monster
1941
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
1941
Behind the News
1940
When the Daltons Rode
1940
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
1940
The Ghost Comes Home
1940
Framed
1940
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
1939
Bachelor Mother
1939
I'll Tell the World
1939
The Shining Hour
1938
Spring Madness
1938
Fugitives for a Night
1938
Room Service
1938
Mother Carey's Chickens
1938
The Magician's Daughter
1938
Hold That Kiss
1938
Navy Blue and Gold
1937
The Plainsman
1936
No Place like Rome
1936
Fury
1936
The Farmer in the Dell
1936
Ah, Wilderness!
1935
Kind Lady
1935
East of Java
1935
Personal Maid's Secret
1935
Waterfront Lady
1935
Alice Adams
1935
Doubting Thomas
1935
Enter Madame
1935
Tripping Through the Tropics
1934
Hollywood Mystery
1934
The Life of Vergie Winters
1934
The Last Gentleman
1934
Love Detectives
1934
King for a Night
1933
Rainbow Over Broadway
1933
Ever in My Heart
1933
Midshipman Jack
1933
Dangerous Crossroads
1933
Ann Carver's Profession
1933
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
1933
The Plumber and the Lady
1933
The Billion Dollar Scandal
1933
Boys Will Be Boys
1932
The Lost Special
1932
Air Mail
1932
Huddle
1932
Racing Youth
1932
Way Back Home
1931
The Brat
1931
Traveling Husbands
1931
Big Business Girl
1931
A Connecticut Yankee
1931
Just Imagine
1930
Wild Company
1930
So This Is London
1930
Born Reckless
1930
Spring Is Here
1930
Son of the Gods
1930
The Big Party
1930
Men without Women
1930
Happy Days
1929
Salute
1929
Words and Music
1929
Blue Skies
1929
Prep and Pep
1928
The Farmer's Daughter
1928
The Covered Wagon
1923