Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert
Albert in 1975
Born	Edward Albert Heimberger (1906-04-22)April 22, 1906 Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 26, 2005(2005-05-26) (aged 99) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Occupations	Actor singer humanitarian
Years active	1933–1997
Spouse	Margo ​ ​ (m. 1945; died 1985)​
Children	2, including Edward Albert
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Coast Guard United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1945
Rank	Lieutenant
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Tarawa
Awards	Bronze Star Medal
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Edward Albert Heimberger (April 22, 1906 – May 26, 2005) was an American actor. He is known for his roles on stage and screen and received nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.

Albert made his acting debut with the film Brother Rat (1938). He went on to receive two Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nominations for his roles in Roman Holiday (1953), and The Heartbreak Kid (1972).^[1] His other notable films roles include in Oklahoma! (1955), The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956), Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), The Longest Yard (1974), and Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

He starred as Oliver Wendell Douglas in the television sitcom Green Acres from 1965 to 1971 and Return to Green Acres (1990). He also played Frank MacBride in the crime drama series Switch from 1975 to 1978. He also acted in Falcon Crest, The Carol Burnett Show and Columbo.^[1]