[PAR] [TLE] Jack Albertson [SEP] 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 at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard. [PAR] [TLE] Willy Wonka &amp; the Chocolate Factory [SEP] Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka.  It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl.  Dahl was credited with writing the film's screenplay; however, David Seltzer, who went uncredited in the film, was brought in to re-work Dahl's screenplay against his wishes, making major changes to the ending and adding musical numbers.  These changes and other decisions made by the director led Dahl to disown the film.
[PAR] [TLE] Jack Albertson [ SEP ] 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 at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard . [PAR] [TLE] Willy Wonka & amp ; the Chocolate Factory [ SEP ] Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 American musical fantasy film directed by Mel Stuart , and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka . It is an adaptation of the 1964 novel " Charlie and the Chocolate Factory " by Roald Dahl . Dahl was credited with writing the film 's screenplay ; however , David Seltzer , who went uncredited in the film , was brought in to re - work Dahl 's screenplay against his wishes , making major changes to the ending and adding musical numbers . These changes and other decisions made by the director led Dahl to disown the film .
Who directed the film in which Jack Albertson played Grandpa Joe ?
Who directed the film in which Jack Albertson played Grandpa Joe ?
Mel Stuart
Mel Stuart