Eddie AlbertEddie Albert (born April 22, 1908) is an American actor. Born as Edward Albert Heimberger in Rock Island, Illinois, Albert spent his early years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from University of Minnesota, Albert pursued a show business career through jobs as a stage actor, nightclub singer and trapeze performer in a Mexican circus. In 1936, Albert became one of the first television actors when he performed live in RCA's first television broadcast, a promotion to their New York City radio stations. In 1938, Albert made his film debut in Brother Rat, playing cadet 'Bing' Edwards, a role he had originally performed on the New York stage. Albert served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Lieutenant. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943, when he rescued a group of wounded Marines from under enemy fire. Albert married actress Marķa Marguerita Guadelupe Boldao y Castilla (better known by her stage name Margo) on December 5, 1945 and they remained together until her death on July 17, 1985. The couple have two children: Edward, an actor like his parents; and Maria, a businesswoman. In 1965, Albert took the role of Oliver Wendall Douglas in the television sitcom Green Acres, which ran through 1971. Albert played the straight man to his co-star Eva Gabor and the rest of the cast in the series about an urban couple who moved to a surreal farming community. Albert was active in a number of causes. He and his family help support Plaza de la Raza, a center for Hispanic arts and education. Albert produced a number of educational films for children and also organized City Children's Farms, a program for creating gardens in inner cities. Albert is also very active in environmental concerns. He was one of the first people calling for a ban on DDT and International Earth Day was designated on April 22, partly in honor of his birthday. A partial filmography:
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Eddie Albert has a TV star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 6441 Hollywood Blvd. In 1967 he won a Tony Award for his appearance in the 1967 Broadway production of You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running. A partial filmography:. Balsam appeared in such film as On the Waterfront, 12 Angry Men (as Juror #1), Psycho, Cape Fear (1962) as the police chief, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Seven Days in May, Catch-22 and Tora! Tora! Tora!. He was one of the first people calling for a ban on DDT and International Earth Day was designated on April 22, partly in honor of his birthday. In 1947 he was selected by Elia Kazan and Lee Strasberg to be a player in the Actors' Studio television program and went on to appear in a number of television plays in the 1950s and returned frequently to television as a guest star on numerous dramas. Albert is also very active in environmental concerns. He studied dramatics at the New School in New York City and then served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Albert produced a number of educational films for children and also organized City Children's Farms, a program for creating gardens in inner cities. Martin Balsam (1914-1996) was an American character actor. He and his family help support Plaza de la Raza, a center for Hispanic arts and education. Albert was active in a number of causes. Albert played the straight man to his co-star Eva Gabor and the rest of the cast in the series about an urban couple who moved to a surreal farming community. In 1965, Albert took the role of Oliver Wendall Douglas in the television sitcom Green Acres, which ran through 1971. The couple have two children: Edward, an actor like his parents; and Maria, a businesswoman. Albert married actress Marķa Marguerita Guadelupe Boldao y Castilla (better known by her stage name Margo) on December 5, 1945 and they remained together until her death on July 17, 1985. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943, when he rescued a group of wounded Marines from under enemy fire. Albert served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Lieutenant. In 1938, Albert made his film debut in Brother Rat, playing cadet 'Bing' Edwards, a role he had originally performed on the New York stage. In 1936, Albert became one of the first television actors when he performed live in RCA's first television broadcast, a promotion to their New York City radio stations. After graduating from University of Minnesota, Albert pursued a show business career through jobs as a stage actor, nightclub singer and trapeze performer in a Mexican circus. Born as Edward Albert Heimberger in Rock Island, Illinois, Albert spent his early years in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eddie Albert (born April 22, 1908) is an American actor. The Barefoot Executive (1995) Albert's appearance in this TV movie was his last performance before he retired. Return to Green Acres (1990) A TV movie reunion from the series. Brenda Starr (1989). Head Office (1985). Dreamscape (1984). The Act (1982). Yes, Giorgio (1982). The Border (1979). The Concorde: Airport '79 (1979). Switch (1975-1978) TV series where Albert played a private investigator. Whiffs (1975). McQ (1974). The Longest Yard (1974). The Heartbreak Kid (1972) Albert received his second Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. Captain Newman, M.D. (1963). The Longest Day (1962). The Young Doctors (1961). The Joker Is Wild (1957). The Sun Also Rises (1957). The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956). Attack! (1956) one of the first films in which Albert played a villain, he has said this was his favorite performance. I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955). Oklahoma! (1955). Roman Holiday (1953) Albert was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor. Leave It to Larry (1952) Albert first TV series. Carrie (1952). Every Girl Should Be Married (1948). The Dude Goes West (1948). Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman (1947). Bombardier (1943). The Wagons Roll at Night (1941). Four Mothers (1941). A Dispatch From Reuters (1940). On Your Toes (1939). Four Wives (1939). |