Frank Albertson
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Frank Albertson | |
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Born | February 2, 1909 Fergus Falls, Minnesota USA |
Died | February 29, 1964 (aged 55) Santa Monica, California USA |
Spouse(s) | Virginia Shelley (?-?) Grace Gillern (1964-his death) |
Frank Albertson (February 2, 1909 – February 29, 1964) was an American character actor.
Albertson made well over one hundred appearances (1923–1964) in movies and television. He is probably best remembered for his role as Sam Wainwright, the businessman fond of saying "Hee-Haw" in the movie It's a Wonderful Life (1946). He played the wealthy rancher Tom Cassidy at the start of Psycho (1960), who provides the cash that Janet Leigh's character later steals.
For contributions to the motion picture industry,Frank Albertson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6754 Hollywood Boulevard .[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Hollywood Walk of Fame database. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
[edit] External links
- Frank Albertson at the Internet Movie Database
- Frank Albertson at Allmovie
- Frank Albertson at Find A Grave
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NAME | Albertson, Frank |
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SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | 2 February 1909 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Fergus Falls, Minnesota USA |
DATE OF DEATH | 1964-2-29 |
PLACE OF DEATH | Santa Monica, California USA |