| Eddie Albert Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 22, 1906 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Date of Death | May 26, 2005 |
Eddie Albert was an American actor and activist who found fame by starring in successful films like Roman Holiday (1953), The Heartbreak Kid (1973), The Longest Yard (1974), Dreamscape (1984), Attack (1956), Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), etc. Moreover, he became a household name with his television roles such as Oliver Wendell Douglas in Green Acres (1965-1971), Frank MacBride in Switch (1975-1978), and Carlton Travis in Falcon Crest (1987).
Born Name
Edward Albert Heimberger
Nick Name
Eddie, Eddie Albert Sr.
Age
He was born on April 22, 1906.
Died
He passed away from pneumonia at the age of 99 years in Los Angeles on May 26, 2005.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
Albert attended the Central High School located in Minnesota and graduated in 1926. Furthermore, he earned a business degree from the University of Minnesota.
Occupation
Actor, Activist
Family
- Father – Frank Daniel Heimberger (Real Estate Agent)
- Mother – Julia Jones
- Siblings – He had 4 younger siblings.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Eddie Albert had dated –
- Margo (1945-1985) – The Mexican actress and singer Margo wed Albert on December 5, 1945. The couple welcomed a son named Edward Albert Jr. (February 20, 1951– September 22, 2006) and later adopted a daughter named Maria Albert Zucht. They were happily married for nearly 40 years until July 17, 1985, when Margo died from brain cancer.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had German ancestry.
Hair Color
Blonde
However, his hair had turned ‘Gray’ by the time of his death.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- His gruff, yet gentle voice
- Wide forehead
- Square face
Eddie Albert Facts
- His mother had changed the birth year in his birth certificate to 1908 to cover up the fact that he was born out of wedlock. However, it was the actor’s son, Edward Albert Jr. who confirmed that he was born in 1906.
- He had participated in the deadly Battle of Tarawa in November 1943 during the height of World War II. Albert was instrumental in rescuing close to 70 wounded marines while facing heavy machine-gun fire from the enemy. For his exceptional bravery, he received the Bronze Star with a combat “V”.
- Among his close friends were Tom Lester, Eva Gabor, Robert Wagner, Gregory Peck, Morgan Fairchild, Shirley Jones, Jane Wyman, Sharon Gless, Ann Sother, Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and many others.
- He was taunted as ‘the enemy’ in elementary school for having a German surname during World War I.
- Several years later, he replaced his last name with his middle name and became known professionally as ‘Eddie Albert’ since his last name was routinely mispronounced as ‘Hamburger’.
- He had starred in 2 films that were nominated for ‘Best Picture’ Oscars: Roman Holiday (1953) and The Longest Day (1962).
- In spite of earning Oscar nominations for his performances in both Roman Holiday (1953) and The Heartbreak Kid (1972), Eddie wasn’t a fan of these movies.
- He was an avid environmentalist throughout his life. Eddie spoke about the issue extensively during his appearances on talk shows like The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Incidentally, the very first ‘Earth Day’ was celebrated on April 22, 1970, and fell on his 64th birthday.
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