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Frank Albertson
★ Acting

Frank Albertson

1909 – 1964 · Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA · Active 1923–1965

Frank Albertson, born in 1909, was a versatile American actor known for his character roles in the golden age of Hollywood. He appears in Wake Island (1942), where his performance contributes to the film's dramatic narrative of sacrifice during World War II. In They Made Me a Killer (1946), Albertson showcases his ability to navigate the noir genre, adding depth to the film's exploration of crime and morality. With a career spanning over four decades, Albertson's work remains a testament to the era's cinematic landscape.

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Wake Island

Wake Island

1942 ★ 5.5
as Johnny Rudd

December, 1941. With no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

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Filmography

180 credits
1960s 24 credits
1965
The F.B.I. as Padre
TV ★ 5.6
1963
Movie ★ 5.9
1963
Johnny Cool as Bill Blakely
Movie ★ 5.3
1963
Mr. Novak as Jim O'Neal
TV ★ 7.3
1962
Don't Knock the Twist as Herbert Walcott
Movie ★ 5.4
1962
TV ★ 6.7
1962
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Sheriff Webb
TV ★ 6.5
1962
TV ★ 6.0
1962
TV ★ 7.8
1961
Man-Trap as Paul Snavely
Movie ★ 5.8
1961
87th Precinct as Pop Smith
TV ★ 7.8
1961
TV ★ 8.5
1961
The Investigators as Insurance adjustor
TV ★ 6.0
1960
Psycho as Tom Cassidy
Movie ★ 8.4
1960
The Andy Griffith Show as Colonel Watson
TV ★ 7.6
1960
TV ★ 9.0
1960
Thriller as Charles Salisbury
TV ★ 6.7
1960
The Aquanauts as Mr. Linden
TV ★ 6.0
1960
TV ★ 7.0
1960
TV ★ 6.5
1960
TV ★ 9.0
1960
Checkmate as Jimmy Purdy
TV ★ 4.8
1950s 53 credits
1959
Hawaiian Eye as Paul Charring
TV ★ 5.6
1959
Bonanza as Sam Walker
TV ★ 7.5
1959
The Third Man as Philip Reiner
TV ★ 7.2
1959
Hawaiian Eye as Wally Gibbs
TV ★ 5.6
1959
The Untouchables as Jason MacIntyre
TV ★ 7.9
1959
The Deputy as Nick Harper
TV ★ 6.5
1958
The Last Hurrah as Jack Mangan
Movie ★ 7.2
1958
TV ★ 6.6
1958
TV ★ 6.0
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive as George Elkins
TV ★ 7.0
1958
Lawman as Clint Porter
TV ★ 5.8
1958
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Sheriff Mike Strata
TV ★ 7.0
1958
TV ★ 6.8
1958
Lawman as Henry Bildy
TV ★ 5.8
1958
TV ★ 6.8
1957
The Enemy Below as Lt. J.G. Crain
Movie ★ 7.1
1957
Perry Mason as Duck Hunter
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Leave It to Beaver as Mr. Gannon
TV ★ 7.0
1957
TV ★ 6.8
1957
M Squad as Walter Ashton
TV ★ 5.4
1957
TV ★ 5.9
1957
Sugarfoot as Sheriff Crabtree
TV ★ 5.2
1957
TV ★ 7.5
1957
Sugarfoot as Judge Mortimer Hall
TV ★ 5.2
1957
Sugarfoot as Amos Markham
TV ★ 5.2
1957
Sugarfoot as Sheriff Billy Boyce
TV ★ 5.2
1957
TV ★ 6.8
1957
Maverick as Harvey Storey
TV ★ 6.9
1957
The Restless Gun as Jeb Lacey
TV ★ 4.4
1956
Nightfall as Dr. Edward Gurston
Movie ★ 6.9
1956
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Taxidermist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
State Trooper as John Henderson
TV ★ 5.7
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as Sheriff Charlie Horn
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Cheyenne as Johnny Kent
TV ★ 6.1
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
The Millionaire as Howard Bayliss
TV ★ 5.8
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Sergeant Kirby
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as George Wyncliff
TV ★ 7.8
1955
The Phil Silvers Show as The Producer
TV ★ 7.0
1954
Lassie as Norman Talley
TV ★ 6.2
1954
Father Knows Best as Mr. Wickett
TV ★ 6.7
1953
Main Street to Broadway as Self (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1953
Movie ★ 5.1
1953
TV ★ 10.0
1951
TV ★ 8.8
1951
TV ★ 6.4
1951
The Red Skelton Show as General Scott
TV ★ 7.4
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Mr. Edgar
TV ★ 6.7
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Dr. Coffee
TV ★ 6.7
1940s 41 credits
1948
Shed No Tears as Hutton
Movie ★ 5.1
1948
Studio One as Colonel Greer
TV ★ 5.4
1947
The Hucksters as Max Herman
Movie ★ 7.1
1947
Killer Dill as William T. Allen
Movie ★ 7.3
1947
Ginger as Barney O'Hara
Movie ★ 9.0
1946
It's a Wonderful Life as Sam Wainwright
Movie ★ 8.3
1946
They Made Me a Killer as Patrolman Al Wilson
Movie ★ 5.7
1946
Gay Blades as Frankie Dowell
Movie ★ 8.0
1945
Arson Squad as Tom Mitchell
Movie ★ 9.0
1945
How DOooo You Do as Tom Brandon
Movie ★ 7.5
1945
Smart Boy as Bill Adams
Movie
1944
I Love a Soldier as Little Soldier
Movie ★ 6.0
1944
Movie ★ 7.3
1944
Rosie the Riveter as Charlie Doran
Movie ★ 5.3
1943
Mystery Broadcast as Michael Jerome
Movie ★ 6.7
1943
O, My Darling Clementine as 'Dapper' Dan Franklin
Movie ★ 8.0
1943
Here Comes Elmer as Joe Maxwell
Movie ★ 10.0
1943
Silent Witness as Bruce L. Strong - Attorney
Movie ★ 7.5
1943
Movie ★ 5.8
1942
Dead End Kids Go To War as Jerry Markham
Movie
1942
Movie ★ 6.3
1942
Underground Agent as Johnny Davis
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Junior G-Men of the Air as Jerry Markham
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Shepherd of the Ozarks as Lieutenant James J. 'Jimmy' Maloney, Jr.
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
Wake Island as Johnny Rudd
Movie ★ 5.9
1941
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Man-Made Monster as Mark Adams
Movie ★ 6.2
1941
Citadel of Crime as Jim Rogers
Movie ★ 9.0
1941
Burma Convoy as Mike Weldon
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Father Steps Out as Jimmy Dugan
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Louisiana Purchase as Robert Davis, Jr.
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Flying Cadets as Bob Ames
Movie ★ 4.5
1940
Framed as Hank Parker
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
When the Daltons Rode as Emmett Dalton
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Behind the News as Jeff Flavin
Movie ★ 8.0
1940
Movie ★ 5.6
1940
Movie ★ 5.7
1930s 55 credits
1939
Bachelor Mother as Freddie Miller
Movie ★ 7.2
1939
I'll Tell the World as Jimmy Hawkins
Movie
1939
Movie ★ 3.5
1938
Room Service as Leo Davis
Movie ★ 6.5
1938
The Shining Hour as Benny Collins
Movie ★ 6.7
1938
Movie ★ 7.3
1938
Mother Carey's Chickens as Tom Hamilton Jr.
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Hold That Kiss as Steve Evans
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Movie ★ 4.9
1938
Movie ★ 6.5
1937
Movie ★ 5.8
1936
Fury as Charlie Wilson
Movie ★ 7.5
1936
The Plainsman as A Young Trooper
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
The Farmer in the Dell as Davy Davenport
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
No Place like Rome as Flavius - Roman Bachelor
Movie
1935
Alice Adams as Walter Adams
Movie ★ 6.7
1935
Ah, Wilderness! as Arthur Miller
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Waterfront Lady as Ronny Hillyer aka Bill
Movie ★ 5.3
1935
Doubting Thomas as Jimmy Brown
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Kind Lady as Peter Santard
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Personal Maid's Secret as Kent Fletcher
Movie ★ 6.4
1935
Enter Madame as John Fitzgerald
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
East of Java as Larry Page
Movie ★ 7.5
1934
The Last Gentleman as Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
Movie ★ 5.0
1934
Hollywood Mystery as Daniel Patrick Ryan
Movie ★ 5.8
1934
The Life of Vergie Winters as Ranny Truesdale
Movie ★ 5.7
1934
Movie ★ 9.0
1934
Movie ★ 9.0
1933
Movie
1933
Ever in My Heart as Sam Archer
Movie ★ 5.5
1933
Movie ★ 5.7
1933
Movie ★ 7.0
1933
King for a Night as Dick Morris
Movie ★ 7.2
1933
Midshipman Jack as Russell H. Burns
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Movie
1933
Movie ★ 10.0
1933
Dangerous Crossroads as Jimmie Blake
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
Air Mail as Tommy Bogan
Movie ★ 5.5
1932
Huddle as Larry
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
The Lost Special as Tom Hood
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
Boys Will Be Boys as Frank Albertson
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Racing Youth as Teddy Blue
Movie ★ 9.0
1931
Big Business Girl as Johnny Saunders
Movie ★ 6.8
1931
A Connecticut Yankee as Emile le Poulet / Clarence
Movie ★ 6.1
1931
Way Back Home as David Clark
Movie ★ 6.3
1931
Traveling Husbands as Barry Greene
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
The Brat as Stephen Forester
Movie ★ 5.4
1930
Movie ★ 5.8
1930
Born Reckless as Frank Sheldon
Movie ★ 5.8
1930
Spring Is Here as Stacy Adams
Movie ★ 5.7
1930
Men Without Women as Ensign Price
Movie ★ 6.4
1930
Movie ★ 6.3
1930
Wild Company as Larry Grayson
Movie ★ 7.0
1930
The Big Party as Jack Hunter
Movie ★ 4.7
1930
So This Is London as Junior Draper
Movie ★ 7.0
1920s 7 credits
1929
Salute as Midshipman Albert Edward Price
Movie ★ 6.0
1929
Words and Music as Skeet Mulroy
Movie ★ 10.0
1929
Happy Days as Frankie Albertson
Movie ★ 6.3
1929
Blue Skies as Richard Lewis (episode 2)
Movie ★ 10.0
1928
Prep and Pep as Bunk Hill
Movie ★ 9.0
1928
The Farmer's Daughter as Allan Boardman Jr.
Movie ★ 10.0
1923
The Covered Wagon as Bit (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4