who played grandpa joe in charlie and the chocolate factory
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title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film) text: Neverland", suggested Highmore for the part. Highmore had already read the book before, but decided to read it once more prior to auditioning. The actor did not see the original film adaptation, and chose not to see it until after Burton's production, so his portrayal would not be influenced. Before Adam Godley was officially cast as Mr. Teavee, Dan Castellaneta, Tim Allen, Ed O'Neill, Bob Saget, and Ray Romano were all considered for the role. It has been rumored that Gregory Peck was considered for the role of Grandpa Joe. Other actors that were considered for Grandpa Joe included Richard title: Jack Albertson text: elder sister, Mabel Albertson, (who died ten months later from Alzheimer's disease) were cremated and their ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Jack Albertson Harold Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) professionally known as Jack Albertson, was an American actor, comedian, dancer and singer who also performed in vaudeville. Albertson is known for his role as John Cleary in "The Subject Was Roses" (1968), for which he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Grandpa Joe in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971); Manny Rosen in "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972); and Ed Brown in the title: Jack Albertson text: Jack Albertson Harold Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) professionally known as Jack Albertson, was an American actor, comedian, dancer and singer who also performed in vaudeville. Albertson is known for his role as John Cleary in "The Subject Was Roses" (1968), for which he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Grandpa Joe in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971); Manny Rosen in "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972); and Ed Brown in the television sitcom "Chico and the Man" (1974–78). For his contributions to the television industry, Albertson was honored with a star on the Hollywood title: Ernst Ziegler text: Ernst Ziegler Ernst Ziegler (born Ernst Aldoff, 16 April 1894 – 11 April 1974), was a German actor. Ziegler began his film career in 1932, appearing in the German film "Die verkaufte Braut" (The Bartered Bride). He went on to act in other German films and on German television. In 1970, he appeared in the American film "Something for Everyone", starring Angela Lansbury. His final film role was as Grandpa George (Charlie Bucket's grandfather) in the 1971 film "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". By this time, Ziegler's health was deteriorating, and he was legally blind. He died of emphysema title: Jack Albertson text: to win. Albertson appeared as Charlie Bucket's Grandpa Joe in "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971), and in "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972), where he played Manny Rosen, husband to Belle, played by Shelley Winters. Albertson said that his one regret was that he did not reprise his role in the movie version of "The Sunshine Boys". When producer Ray Stark acquired the film rights from Neil Simon in 1973, Albertson was expected to play the part, but by the time MGM had bought the rights in 1974 and was preparing to begin filming in February 1975, Albertson was not