Jack Albertson Wins Supporting Actor: 1969 Oscars

Jack Albertson wins the Oscar for Supporting Actor for The Subject Was Roses at the 41st Academy Awards. Presented by Frank Sinatra.
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[@ChadQuick270W]

One of the few people to win the "triple crown" of acting: an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony award. A very underrated actor.

[@PatroniFan]

I grew up in the '70s so I knew of him from watching Poseidon Adventure, Willy Wonka, and Chico and The Man. I had no idea back then that he was known for other stuff too.

[@lnl3237]

Loved Jack Albertson in the short, but memorable role of the mail room clerk in "Miracle on 34th Street." When he said, "I didn't think I would be so moved," it reminded me of how many auditions, bit parts, disappointments and doubts an actor must endure to enjoy a moment like this.

[@buddyvilla7393]

@@PatroniFan Sorry O didn’t see your reply or anybody s comments or replies before I left a comment. You wrote what I was thinking. Willy Wonka. Poseidon Adventure and Chico and the Man It’s a little spooky we were on the same wavelength or vibe. Or are memories are identical.

[@pablofrank2466]

Yes, one of only 24 people to have won the Triple Crown of Acting (Jack was the 7th person to accomplish it).

[@Weeds1239]

Albertson's co-star Patricia Neal was married to Roald Dahl (seated next to her) who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

[@rustincohle2135]

...and starring Albertson's fellow nominee Gene Wilder!

[@supermario0527]

Albertson to Wilder: "You lose, good day sir!"

[@SueBeaWho]

Lololol

[@LPMAN02]

RIP Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 - November 25, 1981), aged 74 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@MegaDazza87]

I got a Golden Oscar, I got a Golden Oscar in my hand and its a Gol-den Day !

[@quantumshock6620]

Wow! We have Grandpa Joe, Willy Wonka and Roald Dahl in the same room.

[@HanLec14]

It's pretty cool that Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson) was in the same category as Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) and also sat two seats away from Roald Dahl (Author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Pretty cool how they were all there 3 years before the film came out :)

[@samuelkaminski9793]

Grandpa Joe just robbed Willy Wonka. 😹

[@Shade571]

And The Artful Dodger

[@claudiocorleone7856]

Mr Albertson was amazing in the tv hit “Chico and the man”in the 70’s with the late Freddy prinze and the unforgettable intro song by Jose feliciano. Ah the memories!

[@hotlavaboy1]

Jack Albertson has been one of my favorite actors ever since I first say Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. The fact that he won an Oscar a few years before making what could have been a trivial kid's movie is astounding. It shows that the great actors will flock to a great story, no matter what.

[@janeinglish1980]

You can say that agsin Kevin! (even 10 years later)

[@lindad.7642]

Now this is when the Academy Awards had class!

[@margaretd4210]

Jack Wild wrote in his autobiography that He met Jack Albertson 2-3 years after this oscars and that Albertson apologized to him for winning the Oscar because he thought Wild should have won.

[@scottmiller6495]

Wow what a gentleman to have said that, that shows real class !!!!!

[@JohnWiIkesBooth]

First Grandpa Joe steals Wonka's Oscar and then he tries to steal Wonka's Gobstopper!

[@joepick3704]

good one Johnny, couldn't have said it much better myself!

[@mikeywarfaire]

Haha, love it!!!😂😂😂😂

[@jubalcalif9100]

So enjoyable to watch ! The late great Mr Albertson was a truly gifted actor who was equally good in both dramatic and comedic roles ! Thanks so much for sharing with us ! :-)

[@edkeaton]

Jack Albertson was one amazing actor! I remember him not only for his film and voice talents, but also seeing him as "Ed Brown" along with Freddie Prinze in the hit show "Chico and the Man. RIP Jack Albertson. 😢

[@janeinglish1980]

I was definitely around but don't remember it. Now.... I'm now 71 yrs. and glad that he won this award. Loved him in Chico and the Man and Willa Wonka. Especially on "The Posedion Adventure"!! Thank you Jack.❤

[@maddluv123]

Aw, young Jack Wild! How adorable! Pity he is no more now. :( And bravo, Jack Albertson aka Grandpa Joe (or even Amos Slade from Fox and the Hound). :) P.S: How arrogant can Sinatra get? X(

[@scottmiller6495]

A great man and fabulous actor and really deserved this prestigious award, R I P Jack!!!!!

[@MyJustin316]

Albertson could've had another Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee for his supporting role as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory in 1972 along with Peter Ostrum for his supporting role as Charlie Bucket in the movie

[@ericburns9132]

And Gene Wilder could have been nominated for best actor

[@JerseySurvivor]

This was the first award. Perhaps that explains why we do not get a view of Massey and Cassel. Pat Neal told me Jack was so nervous she tried to sooth his nerves 0:44. Now we see the torture was extended by Frank reading the noms and then getting up and the banter. Watch the deep breath Jack takes 0:40. It was another richly deserved award after many years of struggle. His emotional acceptance is one of Oscar's finest moments.

[@besttwoweeks-mh9ds]

The timecodes you shared show Gene wilder not Jack Albertan

[@Lisa-di1wi]

Five years later, he starred with the late Freddie Prinze on Chico and the Man.

[@frankdenardo8684]

He played a cantankerous old man who was the owner of a garage in Boyle Heights.

[@buddyvilla7393]

I will always remember Jack Albertson from Willy Wonka which came out when I was 7. The original Poseidon Adventure and the sitcom Chico and the Man. When Jacks costar Freddie Prinze took his own life I think Freddie killed Jacks spirit as well. This was Patricia Neal’s comeback film. She had a massive stroke after winning Best Actress for HUD five years earlier. That’s her husband Author Ronald Dahl sitting next to her. If you wanted to know more about Patricia Neal’s struggles after her stroke British Actress Glenda Jackson played her in a TV movie called what else “The Patricia Neal Story. Costarring Dirk Bogarde as Ronald Dahl. One of only two movies Dirk Bogarde made in Hollywood. If my memory serves me. Chico And The Man was on Friday nights on NBC right after Sanford and Son.

[@buddyvilla7393]

Sorry that should be Author Roald Dahl not Ronald this freaking phone loves to change my words.

[@andywinslow9638]

Gene and Jack who were against each other later worked together in Willy Wonka

[@puppycat65481]

subject was roses......one of the movies i can watch over and over.

[@edkeaton1085]

What a rare occurrence to see a humble and talented actor like Jack Albertson win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. I remember him from movies and starring with the late Freddie Prinze in "Chico & The Man".

[@MegaDazza87]

I got a golden oscar, I got a golden oscar in my hand.

[@edwardanthony7283]

The Man before Chico!

[@davidharry7883]

He'll always be remembered as Grandpa Joe as well as the bad tempered hunter Amos Slade in The Fox And The Hound! RIP Jack!

[@BigSplenda1885]

This just shows how personal Willy Wonka's rant against Grandpa Joe really was!!! The whole time Wilder was thinking "you stole my Oscar!"

[@triggeredcat120]

These were big actors in my mom’s day. My mom was 7 years when this was held.

[@mthivier]

I also loved him as Mr. Rosen, Shelley Winters' husband in 1972's "The Poseidon Adventure".

[@davidfarmer2193]

Jack Albertson looks good without a mustache.

[@Mrmoviefan123]

Here's a bit of trivia: Jack played Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory, which starred Gene Widler, who was nominated in this category for The Producers.

[@BiRDiEHere]

R.I.P Jack Albertson (1907 - 1981)

[@mikey.j.rosenfield6993]

Is That Gene Wilder

[@deniserodas6848]

Mikey. J. Rosenfield Yes

[@zylenteyez2820]

The talent back then was staggering. Like we are in another world now

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Multi talented he is

[@beatricesanfilippo6925]

Amos Slade: AND NEXT TIME I WON'T MISS!

[@jamesmonroe7751]

From 34th street to Wonka to chico jack was always great in everything he did! The reason why this award was created.

[@tynielsen]

It’s cool that he won a Tony and Oscar for the same role: John Cleary in The Subject Was Roses. He is one of only 11 people that have won a Tony and Oscar for portraying the same character. Bravo Jack! 🌹🏆

[@thegreatdominion949]

I wonder if Wilder and Albertson had been cast for "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" by this time. Perhaps not. Principal photography for that film did not begin until August 31, 1970, over 16 months after this awards ceremony.

[@DDumbrille]

Jeez. Sinatra is only 45 here. Looks at least 10 years older. And that's w/good lighting.

[@niandra_t]

That's what clean living does to you.

[@robertdubs9466]

This was the moment that Roald Dahl started casting for the new movie, based on his one bestselling book.

[@robertscott9172]

Rip Jack Albertson And Gene Wilder. Both reunited forever like both of their careers.

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

even if an actor is not a major handsome leading man if his role in a film is the main character then his proper cata gory should be that of lead actor not just a hand out to win an Oscar

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+JSOMERSET994 JSOMERSET994 Agree 100% The Subject Was Roses had three equal leads (Patricia Neal, Martin Sheen, and Albertson) and nobody else. A contrived categorization, and therefore unfair to some other nominee. Albertson, though excellent, could never have won in the proper lead category, not in a year like that.

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

Look how laid back these things were. Plenty of empty seats & much more humble. A very dignified affair compared to today's all day fashion show. Movie stars didn't completely rule the day & those that did were well respected & appreciated. Compare the ceremony about "we saw your boobies" from a few years back & you can see what crap passes for entertainment these days.

[@iamhungey12345]

Maybe that was why Wonka blew up on Grandpa Joe.

[@MrImiller07]

Albertson was very deserving, however, Gene Wilder gave a world class performance in Brooks' The Producers opposite Zero Mostel. the fact that Patricia Neal was able to recover sufficiently from debilitating multiple strokes in 1964 to star in The Subject Was Roses and to be nominated for best actress is a testament to her character and perseverence.

[@crissrudd4554]

As if the Willy Wonka references weren’t enough isn’t that Roald Dahl at 1:56????

[@dreamquesttv]

crissrudd4554 Yep. He was married to Patricia Neal.

[@scottmiller6495]

One of the great ones of all time and a true gentleman!!!!!

[@AlbieStarr]

0:34 Jack Wild is the most adorable thing ever! :)

[@jaredjds2011]

With that Willy Wonka like music, look who's shown at 0:41 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@EddieLensweiger]

i wish i could make a travel time to meet those great people

[@juanbosco31]

Happy Birthday Jack Albertson

[@MichaelChapman18]

And with a golden Oscar it's a golddddddennnnnnn dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[@oscarman42]

Both actors sitting on either side of Streisand won that night (Albertson and Gordon). Wonder if she considered that an omen...

[@TheActualCathal]

At the end the camera pans to Patricia Neal, sat next to her husband Roald Dahl!

[@Dennisanyone-]

glad another acting winner was posted from the 60s. imo all acting winners should be! And directing winners too.

[@rileynelson6624]

Up and about! I haven’t done this in twenty years!

[@jamesvv]

Love this video!I love seeing Streisand and then hubby Elliot Gould in the audience. I wish I could find this whole program somewhere!!

[@BigSplenda1885]

Jack Albertson, Gene Wilder, and Roald Dahl are all in this video!!

[@JerseySurvivor]

This show recieved a real drubbing from the critics. It was Gower Champion's show and he wanted to make the show 'mod' (that is what a 60 year old in 1969 thought Mod was-- remember The Soul Rascals?!?!?), hence Frank sitting on the stage (ala Judy Garland?).

[@DannyAmbrosi]

Gene Wilder and Jack Wild were great

[@tatun9254]

The legendary Patricia Neal looks so happy for her co-star's win..

[@JessCruz]

OMG! WILLY WONKA!! :P ;) I wonder what it felt like to be a part of the early Academy Awards..

[@donnalombardo1135]

It was better movies were better too then

[@adamzanzie]

A well-deserved Oscar for a performance in a movie that unfortunately nobody remembers. At least Albertson will be remembered as Grandpa Joe.

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

And Chico & the Man.

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+adamzanzie Never say "nobody remembers." Somebody always does and it's usually me.

[@jaredjds2011]

adamzanzie I also remember him as Amos Slade too ❤️

[@darthstarkiller1912]

He was also great at Mr. Rosen in "The Poseidon Adventure".

[@hardsam68]

not to mention The Poseidon Adventure !

[@luishumbertovega3900]

To me Jack Albertson will always be The Man to Freddie Prinze's Chico, then Shelley Winters' husband in The Poseidon Adventure and finally one of the two guys who are in awe of Rock Hudson's escapades in Lover Come Back. That's how I remember him, a 1-derful actor.

[@buddyvilla7393]

That should be Roald Dahl not Ronald.

[@angelakivlehen1417]

The man who played Grandpa Joe and the man from Fox and the Hound

[@trumancapote9097]

Gene Wilder's ONLY acting nomination of his lifetime. RIP Dear Heart.

[@MyJustin316]

he got snubbed for Best Actor for Willy Wonka in 1972

[@tomfiner7393]

Willy Wonka was 1971

[@MyJustin316]

Super Mario Tommy duh im saying that he got snubbed snubbed for Best Actor for Willy Wonka in 1972 hornoring the films made in 1971

[@rustincohle2135]

@@MyJustin316 He also got snubbed for Best Actor for Young Frankenstein, although he got a screenplay nomination.

[@MyJustin316]

@@rustincohle2135 true

[@MustaDujak]

I remember him in Willy Wonka... I wanted him to be my grandpa too!

[@JessCruz]

Where are these people now? I got weird, but good, feeling when I watched this video.

[@duckwrangler]

Gotta love this ceremony - where else would Mel Brooks and Stanley Kubrick both win awards on the same night.

[@paulvoorhies8821]

I’ve never even heard of him.

[@Psifonian2]

Way to go, Grandpa Joe!

[@larkpraise]

Too bad it couldn't have been a 3 way tie between Albertson, Wild and Wilder.

[@fabianferrada2501]

Albertson should've won in the leading category.

[@xtiggergurrlyx7546]

What's wrong with working with Gene Kelly? I love Gene. I'm a forever a Kelly girl!

[@Ilostmyfob]

Me too. So cute... I like Sinatra,but he always wanted to remind people of how he advanced his career...and did it His Way! 🎵🎶🎼

[@slapshot68]

“Dam Widow That fox of urs almost took my Oscar!”

[@besttwoweeks-mh9ds]

Why is Frank Sinatra just splayed out on the ground like that?

[@ReneeBahr]

could you include closed captioning in english for people who do not speak foreign languages?

[@mooville32]

Raquel Welch at 3:16!!! Wooohooooo!

[@kinetsievarvenfloot1237]

I wonder if, for that split second after Sinatra announced the first name, Jack Wild thought "Oh my God, it's ME!!!"

[@wotan10950]

This movie doesn't really hold up today -- it works much better as a stage play. The movie version is best remembered as a vehicle for Patricia Neal to return to acting after a life-threatening stroke.

[@fabianferrada2501]

Still is a great movie.

[@AdamTopCommenter]

You're definitely in the minority Dave

[@GiovanniGGori]

Albertson should have said to Wilder "You get NOTHING! YOU LOSE! GOOD DAY SIR".

[@joepick3704]

that's really unrealistic bro, Jack Albertson would never say that

[@GiovanniGGori]

@@joepick3704Why not?😀

[@joepick3704]

@@GiovanniGGori like you know what Jack Albertson would do in that scenario

[@fyicontent]

0:34 JACK WILD!!!!!!! :D

[@robertcollins7025]

He later played the most insidiously evil villain in cinematic history... Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory.

[@dustinmahan1495]

Amos Slade

[@Cunninghamily]

1:24

[@heinrichvon]

Sinatra was very sadistic in this clip. He made the nominees wait an *eternity* until he announced the award! No wonder Jack Albertson was relieved to be "off the hook."

[@fifthbusiness1678]

What’s he doing sitting down, announcing the actors? What an experiment that was.

[@anaklusmos16]

does anyone know where i can find the subject was roses online?

[@sandraelder1101]

Hey, it’s Grandpa Joe! 🤩🥳🎭🎉 I thought the Artful Dodger was awesome though!

[@sorenthefilmbrony]

No wonder Wonka denied Grandpa Joe that lifetime supply of chocolate.

[@sesanonasanya5753]

Grandpa Joe! Gene Wilder aawwhh and Roald Dahl was there. Wish i was alive

[@harrietamidala1691]

Grandpa Joe!

[@peterdurkin1499]

A younger wiseass Sinatra..anything worse??

[@donnya.oryankingdonny230]

Ed of Chico and The Man

[@thegamesource]

0:42 guess who!? :D

[@toscodav]

I give up. WHO?

[@craigsmith157]

@@toscodav Gene Wilder

[@cbgflygirl]

Nothing wrong with working with Gene Kelly.

[@garydeblasio8810]

Have people actually seen The Subject Was Roses? One of the worse movies ever. Albertson was not "supporting" either-he is in almost every scene.