<P> Harold `` Jack '' Albertson ( June 16 , 1907 -- November 25 , 1981 ) 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 Walk of Fame in 1977 at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard . </P>
<P> Harold `` Jack '' Albertson ( June 16 , 1907 -- November 25 , 1981 ) 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 Walk of Fame in 1977 at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard . </P>
who played the grandfather in willy wonka and the chocolate factory
who played the grandfather in willy wonka and the chocolate factory
Harold `` Jack '' Albertson
Harold `` Jack '' Albertson