From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
111 movies · 57 shows
Johnny Cool
1963·5.3
Bye Bye Birdie
1963·5.9
Don't Knock the Twist
1962·5.4
Man-Trap
1961·5.8
Psycho
1960·8.4
The Last Hurrah
1958·7.2
The Enemy Below
1957·7.1
Nightfall
1956·6.9
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956·7.4
Girl on the Run
1953·5.1
Main Street to Broadway
1953·7.3
Shed No Tears
1948·5.1
Killer Dill
1947·7.3
The Hucksters
1947·7.0
Ginger
1947·9.0
It's a Wonderful Life
1946·8.3
They Made Me a Killer
1946·5.7
Gay Blades
1946·8.0
How DOooo You Do
1945·7.5
Smart Boy
1945·0.0
Arson Squad
1945·9.0
I Love a Soldier
1944·6.0
And the Angels Sing
1944·7.3
Rosie the Riveter
1944·5.3
Flight Characteristics of the P-51 Airplane
1944·0.0
O, My Darling Clementine
1943·8.0
Mystery Broadcast
1943·6.7
Here Comes Elmer
1943·10.0
Keep 'Em Slugging
1943·5.8
Silent Witness
1943·7.5
Underground Agent
1942·9.0
City of Silent Men
1942·9.0
Dead End Kids Go To War
1942·0.0
Wake Island
1942·5.9
Junior G-Men of the Air
1942·7.0
Shepherd of the Ozarks
1942·6.0
Man From Headquarters
1942·6.3
Louisiana Purchase
1941·6.7
Flying Cadets
1941·4.5
Burma Convoy
1941·7.0
Citadel of Crime
1941·9.0
Father Steps Out
1941·6.5
Man-Made Monster
1941·6.2
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
1941·6.5
Behind the News
1940·8.0
When the Daltons Rode
1940·6.2
Dr. Christian Meets the Women
1940·5.6
The Ghost Comes Home
1940·5.7
Framed
1940·6.2
Rhumba Rhythm at the Hollywood La Conga
1939·4.0
Bachelor Mother
1939·7.2
I'll Tell the World
1939·0.0
The Shining Hour
1938·6.7
Spring Madness
1938·4.9
Fugitives for a Night
1938·7.3
Room Service
1938·6.5
Mother Carey's Chickens
1938·6.0
The Magician's Daughter
1938·6.3
Hold That Kiss
1938·7.0
Navy Blue and Gold
1937·5.8
The Plainsman
1936·6.5
No Place like Rome
1936·0.0
Fury
1936·7.5
The Farmer in the Dell
1936·7.0
Ah, Wilderness!
1935·6.6
Kind Lady
1935·6.8
East of Java
1935·7.5
Personal Maid's Secret
1935·6.4
Waterfront Lady
1935·5.3
Alice Adams
1935·6.7
Doubting Thomas
1935·7.5
Enter Madame
1935·5.8
Tripping Through the Tropics
1934·9.0
Hollywood Mystery
1934·5.8
The Life of Vergie Winters
1934·5.7
The Last Gentleman
1934·5.0
Love Detectives
1934·9.0
King for a Night
1933·7.2
Rainbow Over Broadway
1933·5.7
Ever in My Heart
1933·5.6
Midshipman Jack
1933·8.0
Dangerous Crossroads
1933·6.5
Ann Carver's Profession
1933·7.0
The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
1933·10.0
The Plumber and the Lady
1933·0.0
The Billion Dollar Scandal
1933·0.0
Boys Will Be Boys
1932·10.0
The Lost Special
1932·6.0
Air Mail
1932·5.5
Huddle
1932·7.0
Racing Youth
1932·9.0
Way Back Home
1931·6.3
The Brat
1931·5.4
Traveling Husbands
1931·6.0
Big Business Girl
1931·6.8
A Connecticut Yankee
1931·6.1
Just Imagine
1930·5.8
Wild Company
1930·7.0
So This Is London
1930·7.0
Born Reckless
1930·5.8
Spring Is Here
1930·5.7
Son of the Gods
1930·6.3
The Big Party
1930·4.7
Men Without Women
1930·6.4
Happy Days
1929·6.3
Salute
1929·6.0
Words and Music
1929·10.0
Blue Skies
1929·10.0
Prep and Pep
1928·9.0
The Farmer's Daughter
1928·10.0
The Covered Wagon
1923·6.4