Eddie Albert
Edward Albert Heimberger (April 22, 1906 – May 26, 2005) was an American actor and humanitarian. He was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; the first nomination came in 1954 for his performance in Roman Holiday, and the second in 1973 for The Heartbreak Kid. Other well-known screen roles of his include Bing Edwards in the Brother Rat films, traveling salesman Ali Hakim in the musical Oklahoma!, and the sadistic prison warden in 1974's The Longest Yard. He starred as Oliver Wendell Douglas in the 1960s television sitcom Green Acres and as Frank MacBride in the 1970s crime drama Switch. He also had a recurring role as Carlton Travis on Falcon Crest, with Jane Wyman.
Eddie Albert | |
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Albert in 1975 | |
| Born | Edward Albert Heimberger April 22, 1906 Rock Island, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2005 (aged 99) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
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| Years active | 1933–1997 |
| Spouse |
Margo
(m. 1945; died 1985) |
| Children | 2, including Edward Albert |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Coast Guard United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
| Signature | |
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