Harold "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, for which he received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka& the Chocolate Factory; Manny Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure; and Ed Brown in the television sitcom Chico and the Man.