Frank Albertson
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.
Psycho
(Tom Cassidy)
It's a Wonderful Life
(Sam Wainwright)
Don't Knock the Twist
(Herbert 'Herb' Walcott)
Bye Bye Birdie
(Mayor)
Main Street to Broadway
(Self (uncredited))
Nightfall
(Dr. Edward Gurston)
Bachelor Mother
(Freddie Miller)
Fury
(Charlie Wilson)
They Made Me a Killer
(Patrolman Al Wilson)
The Enemy Below
(Lt. J.G. Crain)
Alice Adams
(Walter Adams)
Room Service
(Leo Davis)
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
(Sanders)
24 Hour Psycho
(Tom Cassidy (archive footage))
Shed No Tears
(Hutton)
Just Imagine
(RT-42)
Johnny Cool
(Bill Blakely)
Man-Trap
(Paul Snavely)
The Last Hurrah
(Jack Mangan)
The Plumber and the Lady
(James Fawcett)
Dead End Kids Go To War
(Jerry Markham)
Born Reckless
(Frank Sheldon)
Ah, Wilderness!
(Arthur Miller)
Prep and Pep
(Bunk Hill)
Girl on the Run
(Hank)
Framed
(Hank Parker)
Big Business Girl
(Johnny Saunders)
A Connecticut Yankee
(Emile le Poulet / Clarence)
The Shining Hour
(Benny Collins)
Salute
(Midshipman Albert Edward Price)
Air Mail
(Tommy Bogan)
When the Daltons Rode
(Emmett Dalton)
Mystery Broadcast
(Michael Jerome)
Ever in My Heart
(Sam Archer)
The Last Gentleman
(Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son)
Way Back Home
(David Clark)
Waterfront Lady
(Ronny Hillyer aka Bill)
Hollywood Mystery
(Daniel Patrick Ryan)
The Life of Vergie Winters
(Ranny Truesdale)
Huddle
(Larry)
Doubting Thomas
(Jimmy Brown)
Fugitives for a Night
(Matt Ryan)
Rainbow Over Broadway
(Don Hayes)
Behind the News
(Jeff Flavin)
Mother Carey's Chickens
(Tom Hamilton Jr.)
Spring Is Here
(Stacy Adams)
Ann Carver's Profession
(Jim Thompson)
Hold That Kiss
(Steve Evans)
Man From Headquarters
(Larry Doyle)
I Love a Soldier
(Little Soldier)
And the Angels Sing
(Oliver)
Traveling Husbands
(Barry Greene)
The Hucksters
(Max Herman)
Men Without Women
(Ensign Price)
Son of the Gods
(Kicker)
Kind Lady
(Peter Santard)
Love Detectives
(Bob)
Words and Music
(Skeet Mulroy)
The Lost Special
(Tom Hood)
Wild Company
(Larry Grayson)
The Plainsman
(A Young Trooper)
The Brat
(Stephen Forester)
Man-Made Monster
(Mark Adams)
The Covered Wagon
(Bit (uncredited))
Personal Maid's Secret
(Kent Fletcher)
Rosie the Riveter
(Charlie Doran)
Spring Madness
(Hat)
King for a Night
(Dick Morris)
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
(Bill Ferris)
Navy Blue and Gold
(Weeks)
Midshipman Jack
(Russell H. Burns)
Citadel of Crime
(Jim Rogers)
I'll Tell the World
(Jimmy Hawkins)
The Farmer in the Dell
(Davy Davenport)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
(Taxidermist (uncredited))
Burma Convoy
(Mike Weldon)
O, My Darling Clementine
('Dapper' Dan Franklin)
Father Steps Out
(Jimmy Dugan)
Killer Dill
(William T. Allen)
Here Comes Elmer
(Joe Maxwell)
Underground Agent
(Johnny Davis)
Arson Squad
(Tom Mitchell)
City of Silent Men
(Gil Davis)
Gay Blades
(Frankie Dowell)
Junior G-Men of the Air
(Jerry Markham)
Happy Days
(Frankie Albertson)
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
(Himself (uncredited))
The Big Party
(Jack Hunter)
Silent Witness
(Bruce L. Strong - Attorney)
Keep 'Em Slugging
(Frank)
Shepherd of the Ozarks
(Lieutenant James J. 'Jimmy' Maloney, Jr.)
Enter Madame
(John Fitzgerald)
How DOooo You Do
(Tom Brandon)
Tripping Through the Tropics
(Jack)
The Magician's Daughter
(Bob Wilson)
So This Is London
(Junior Draper)
Blue Skies
(Richard Lewis (episode 2))
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
(Major)
Boys Will Be Boys
(Frank Albertson)
Racing Youth
(Teddy Blue)
East of Java
(Larry Page)
The Billion Dollar Scandal
("Babe" Partos)
Ginger
(Barney O'Hara)
Louisiana Purchase
(Robert Davis, Jr.)
The Ghost Comes Home
(Ernest)
Flying Cadets
(Bob Ames)
Wake Island
(Johnny Rudd)
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
(Bob Graham)
No Place like Rome
(Flavius - Roman Bachelor)
Smart Boy
(Bill Adams)
The Andy Griffith Show
(Colonel Watson)
Cheyenne
(Johnny Kent)
The F.B.I.
(Padre)
Perry Mason
(Duck Hunter)
Studio One
(Colonel Greer)
Hawaiian Eye
(Paul Charring)
Lassie
(Norman Talley)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Leave It to Beaver
(Mr. Gannon)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(Regis)
Bringing Up Buddy
87th Precinct
(Pop Smith)
Sam Benedict
Going My Way
The Millionaire
(Howard Bayliss)
The Virginian
(Sheriff Webb)
Thriller
(Charles Salisbury)
Peter Gunn
The Aquanauts
(Mr. Linden)
Lux Video Theatre
(Mr. Edgar)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
(Stuart Simons)
M Squad
(Walter Ashton)
The Real McCoys
Bronco
The Philco Television Playhouse
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(George Elkins)
Lawman
(Clint Porter)
Sugarfoot
(Sheriff Crabtree)
Mr. Novak
(Jim O'Neal)
Robert Montgomery Presents
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
(Lane Fullerton)
Tales of Tomorrow
State Trooper
(John Henderson)
Official Detective
Johnny Midnight
Michael Shayne
The Billy Rose Show
Tallahassee 7000
The Tom Ewell Show
Sugarfoot
(Judge Mortimer Hall)
Sugarfoot
(Amos Markham)
Sugarfoot
(Sheriff Billy Boyce)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
(Gerald Clayton)
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(Sheriff Mike Strata)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(Morgan)
Maverick
(Harvey Storey)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(Sergeant Kirby)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(George Wyncliff)
Kraft Television Theatre
(Biff Grimes)
Kraft Television Theatre
The Lloyd Bridges Show
(Walter Asch)
The Third Man
(Philip Reiner)
Bonanza
(Sam Walker)
Hawaiian Eye
(Wally Gibbs)
The Untouchables
(Jason MacIntyre)
The Deputy
(Nick Harper)
Lawman
(Henry Bildy)
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
(Abner Reed)
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
(Jason Gill)
The Restless Gun
(Jeb Lacey)
The Gale Storm Show
(Stevens)
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
(Sheriff Charlie Horn)
The Phil Silvers Show
(The Producer)
Father Knows Best
(Mr. Wickett)
The Red Skelton Show
(General Scott)
Lux Video Theatre
(Dr. Coffee)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(Tom Batterman)