Francis "Frank" Healey Albertson

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Francis Healey Albertson (February 2, 1909 – February 29, 1964) was an American actor who made his debut in a minor part in Hollywood at age 13. He had supporting roles in films such as It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Psycho (1960).

Early years

Albertson was a native of Fergus Falls, Minnesota,[1] the first child of Frank B. and Mary (née Healey) Albertson. He spent his childhood first in nearby Frazee,[2] and later in Puyallup, Washington.[3] As a young man in Los Angeles, he worked as a laboratory assistant in a photographic shop, which resulted in contacts leading to his acting career.[4] Career

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 television series My Friend Flicka. He guest-starred in the western series The Californians and twice in the 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 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 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 drama Mr. Novak. One of his latter 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. Death

Albertson died in his sleep at his home in Santa Monica, California on February 29, 1964, aged 55. The cause of death was an apparent heart attack. He had five children[note 1][5] from his two marriages.[4] He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California.[6] Recognition

For his contributions to the film industry, Albertson received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6754 Hollywood Boulevard. The star was dedicated on February 8, 1960.[7] Filmography

   The Covered Wagon (1923) as Minor Role (uncredited)

   The Farmer's Daughter (1928) as Allan Boardman Jr.

   Prep and Pep (1928) as Bunk Hill

   Blue Skies (1929) as Richard Lewis (episode 2)

   Words and Music (1929) as Skeet Mulroy

   Salute (1929) as Midshipman Albert Edward Price

   Happy Days (1929) as Frankie Albertson

   Men Without Women (1930) as Ensign Albert Edward Price

   The Big Party (1930) as Jack Hunter

   Son of the Gods (1930) as Kicker

   Spring Is Here (1930) as Stacy Adams

   Born Reckless (1930) as Frank Sheldon

   So This Is London (1930) as Junior Draper

   Wild Company (1930) as Larry Grayson

   Just Imagine (1930) as RT-42

   A Connecticut Yankee (1931) as Emile le Poulet / Clarence

   Big Business Girl (1931) as Johnny Saunders

   Traveling Husbands (1931) as Barry Greene

   The Brat (1931) as Stephen Forester

   Way Back Home (1931) as David Clark

   The Tiger's Son (1931)

   The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood (1932) as Frank Albertson (uncredited)

   Racing Youth (1932) as Teddy Blue

   Huddle (1932) as Larry

   Air Mail (1932) as Tommy Bogan

   The Lost Special (1932 serial) as Tom Hood

   The Billion Dollar Scandal (1933) as Babe Partos

   The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble (1933) as Bob Graham

   Ann Carver's Profession (1933) as Jim Thompson

   Dangerous Crossroads (1933)

   Midshipman Jack (1933) as Russell H. Burns

   Ever in My Heart (1933) as Sam Archer

   Rainbow Over Broadway (1933) as Don Hayes

   King for a Night (1933) as Dick Morris

   The Last Gentleman (1934) as Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son

   The Life of Vergie Winters (1934) as Ranny Truesdale

   Hollywood Hoodlum (1934) as Daniel Patrick Ryan

   Bachelor of Arts (1934) as Pete Illings

   Enter Madame (1935) as John Fitzgerald

   College Scandal (1935) as Student (scenes deleted)

   Doubting Thomas (1935) as Jimmy Brown

   Alice Adams (1935) as Walter Adams

   Waterfront Lady (1935) as Ronny Hillyer aka Bill

   Personal Maid's Secret (1935) as Kent Fletcher

   East of Java (1935) as Larry Page

   Kind Lady (1935) as Peter Santard

   Ah, Wilderness! (1935) as Arthur

   The Farmer in the Dell (1936) as Davy Davenport

   Fury (1936) as Charlie

   The Plainsman (1936) as A Young Trooper

   Navy Blue and Gold (1937) as Weeks

   Hold That Kiss (1938) as Steve Evans

   Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) as Tom Hamilton Jr.

   Fugitives for a Night (1938) as Matt Ryan

   Room Service (1938) as Leo Davis

   Spring Madness (1938) as Hat

   The Shining Hour (1938) as Benny Collins

   Bachelor Mother (1939) as Freddie Miller

   Framed (1940) as Henry T. 'Hank' Parker

   The Ghost Comes Home (1940) as Ernest

   When the Daltons Rode (1940) as Emmett Dalton

   Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940) as Bill Ferris

   Behind the News (1940) as Jeff Flavin

   Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941) as Sanders

   Man Made Monster (1941) as Mark Adams

   Father Steps Out (1941) as Jimmy Dugan

   Citadel of Crime (1941) as Jim Rogers

   Burma Convoy (1941) as Mike Weldon

   Flying Cadets (1941) as Bob Ames

   Louisiana Purchase (1941) as Robert Davis, Jr.

   Man from Headquarters (1942) as Larry Doyle

   Shepherd of the Ozarks (1942) as Lieutenant James J. 'Jimmy' Maloney, Jr.

   Junior G-Men of the Air (1942 serial) as Jerry Markham

   Wake Island (1942) as Johnny Rudd

   City of Silent Men (1942) as Gil Davis

   Underground Agent (1942) as Johnny Davis

   Silent Witness (1943) as Bruce L. Strong - Attorney

   Keep 'Em Slugging (1943) as Frank Moulton

   Here Comes Elmer (1943) as Joe Maxwell

   Mystery Broadcast (1943) as Michael Jerome

   O, My Darling Clementine (1943) as 'Dapper' Dan Franklin

   Rosie the Riveter (1944) as Charlie Doran

   And the Angels Sing (1944) as Oliver

   I Love a Soldier (1944) as Little Soldier (uncredited)

   Arson Squad (1945) as Tom Mitchell

   How Doooo You Do!!! (1945) as Tom Brandon

   Gay Blades (1946) as Frankie Dowell

   They Made Me a Killer (1946) as Patrolman Al Wilson

   Ginger (1946) as Barney O'Hara

   It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Sam Wainwright

   The Hucksters (1947) as Max Herman

   Killer Dill (1947) as William T. Allen

   Shed No Tears (1948) as Lt. Hutton - Police Detective

   Main Street to Broadway (1953) as Frank Albertson (uncredited)

   Girl on the Run (1953) as Hank

   The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) as Worker at the Taxidermist's (uncredited)

   Nightfall (1957) as Dr. Edward Gurston

   The Enemy Below (1957) as Lt. Crain

   The Last Hurrah (1958) as Jack Mangan

   Official Detective (1958, Episode: "Muggers") as Detective David 'King' Cassidy

   Psycho (1960) as Tom Cassidy

   Man-Trap (1961) as Paul Snavely

   Don't Knock the Twist (1962) as Herbert 'Herb' Walcott

   Papa's Delicate Condition (1963) as Gambler (uncredited)

   Bye Bye Birdie (1963) as Sam - The Mayor

   Johnny Cool (1963) as Bill Blakely