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Francis Healey Albertson (February 2, 1909 – February 29, 1964) was an American character actor who made his debut in a minor part in Hollywood at age thirteen. He had supporting roles in films such as It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Psycho (1960). 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 CBS western television series My Friend Flicka. He guest starred in the early NBC western series The Californians and twice in the David Janssen 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 ABC/Warner Brothers western 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 CBS 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 the NBC education drama Mr. Novak. One of his final 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.
Filmography
all 168
Movies 113
TV Shows 55
self 3
Producer 1

Inside the Marx Brothers (2003)

24 Hour Psycho (1993)

The F.B.I. (1965)

Johnny Cool (1963)

Mr. Novak (1963)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)

The Virginian (1962)

The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962)

Don't Knock the Twist (1962)

87th Precinct (1961)

Man-Trap (1961)

Bringing Up Buddy (1960)

The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

The Aquanauts (1960)

Thriller (1960)

Psycho (1960)

The Untouchables (1959)

Hawaiian Eye (1959)

The Third Man (1959)

Bonanza (1959)

The Deputy (1959)

The Last Hurrah (1958)

Lawman (1958)

Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958)

Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958)

The Enemy Below (1957)

Leave It to Beaver (1957)

The Restless Gun (1957)

Maverick (1957)

Perry Mason (1957)

M Squad (1957)

Sugarfoot (1957)

Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957)

Nightfall (1956)

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956)

The Gale Storm Show (1956)

State Trooper (1956)

The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

Cheyenne (1955)

The Phil Silvers Show (1955)

The Millionaire (1955)

Father Knows Best (1954)

Lassie (1954)

Kraft Television Theatre (1953)

Main Street to Broadway (1953)

The Red Skelton Show (1951)

Lux Video Theatre (1950)

Studio One (1948)

Shed No Tears (1948)

Killer Dill (1947)

The Hucksters (1947)

Ginger (1947)

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

They Made Me a Killer (1946)

Gay Blades (1946)

How DOooo You Do (1945)

Smart Boy (1945)

Arson Squad (1945)

I Love a Soldier (1944)

Rosie the Riveter (1944)

O, My Darling Clementine (1943)

Mystery Broadcast (1943)

Here Comes Elmer (1943)

Silent Witness (1943)

Underground Agent (1942)

City of Silent Men (1942)

Dead End Kids Go To War (1942)

Wake Island (1942)

Junior G-Men of the Air (1942)

Shepherd of the Ozarks (1942)

Man From Headquarters (1942)

Louisiana Purchase (1941)

Flying Cadets (1941)

Burma Convoy (1941)

Citadel of Crime (1941)

Father Steps Out (1941)

Man-Made Monster (1941)

Behind the News (1940)

When the Daltons Rode (1940)

Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940)

Framed (1940)

Bachelor Mother (1939)

I'll Tell the World (1939)

The Shining Hour (1938)

Fugitives for a Night (1938)

Room Service (1938)

Mother Carey's Chickens (1938)

The Magician's Daughter (1938)

Hold That Kiss (1938)

The Plainsman (1936)

No Place like Rome (1936)

Fury (1936)

The Farmer in the Dell (1936)

Ah, Wilderness! (1935)

Kind Lady (1935)

East of Java (1935)

Personal Maid's Secret (1935)

Waterfront Lady (1935)

Alice Adams (1935)

Doubting Thomas (1935)

Enter Madame (1935)

Bachelor of Arts (1934)

Hollywood Mystery (1934)

The Life of Vergie Winters (1934)

The Last Gentleman (1934)

King for a Night (1933)

Rainbow Over Broadway (1933)

Ever in My Heart (1933)

Midshipman Jack (1933)

Dangerous Crossroads (1933)

Ann Carver's Profession (1933)

The Plumber and the Lady (1933)

The Billion Dollar Scandal (1933)

Boys Will Be Boys (1932)

The Lost Special (1932)

Air Mail (1932)

Huddle (1932)

Racing Youth (1932)

Way Back Home (1931)

The Brat (1931)

Traveling Husbands (1931)

Big Business Girl (1931)

A Connecticut Yankee (1931)

Wild Company (1930)

So This Is London (1930)

Born Reckless (1930)

Spring Is Here (1930)

The Big Party (1930)

Men Without Women (1930)

Happy Days (1929)

Salute (1929)

Words and Music (1929)

Blue Skies (1929)

Prep and Pep (1928)

The Covered Wagon (1923)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1909-02-02
Deathday1964-02-29 (55 years old)
Birth PlaceFergus Falls, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsFrancis Healey Albertson, Frankie
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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