Apr 22, 1906 – May 26, 2005
Eddie Albert, born on Apr 22, 1906 in Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on May 26, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.
Obituary
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Eddie Albert, the actor best known as the constantly befuddled city slicker-turned-farmer in television's "Green Acres," has died. He was 99.
Albert, who appeared in movies and television for more than 50 years, died of pneumonia Thursday at his home in the Pacific Palisades area, in the presence of his longtime caregivers and son Edward, family friend Dick Guttman said Friday.
Albert achieved his greatest fame on "Green Acres" as Oliver Douglas, a New York lawyer who settles in a farm town with his glamorous wife, played by Eva Gabor, and finds himself perplexed by the antics of a host of rural residents, including a pig named Arnold Ziffel.
Albert was nominated for Academy Awards as supporting actor in "Roman Holiday" (1953) and "The Heartbreak Kid" (1972).
The actor moved smoothly from the Broadway stage to movies to television. Besides his 1965-1971 run in "Green Acres," he costarred on TV with Robert Wagner in "Switch" from 1975 to 1978 and was a semi-regular on "Falcon Crest" in 1988.
He was a tireless conservationist, crusading for endangered species, healthful food, cleanup of Santa Monica Bay pollution and other causes. He had remained healthy even in old age.
"Three days ago he was playing basketball in his wheelchair with his granddaughter," Guttman said. "He stayed very vital."
Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press
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William David Hipps
September 13, 2024 | Other
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Fatmata Odhiambo
May 02, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | Acquaintance
you were a good man and fine actor
charles wells
March 13, 2021 | Cincinnati, OH
Mr. Eddie Albert,
I loved you in Green Acres!. Your character as Oliver Wendell Douglas is priceless.. I wish I could have met you!. Rest In Peace!.
Alisha Taylor
August 03, 2020 | Clarkesville, GA
One of the best actors ever in television. True to method, he brought comic relief to many, especially rural people who sympathized w his character's hilarious frustrations on Green Acres. At 99 still a great loss to his family, his fans and the conservation of the country. My condolences to his family. He will be very much missed.
Janice Lien
April 19, 2020 | NY
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Kate Braden
February 28, 2019 | Coalmont, TN | Significant_other
God Gained A Star I Would Loved To Know More Of Your Heroism When Serving The War I Seen A Gentleman Had Wrote But I Will Say With A Sincere Heart Thank You For Serving ! God Has You Now May You Enjoy Everlasting Life God Bless You Mr.Albert..
Gina Comer
December 07, 2018 | Bridgeton, NJ
Still remembered, still loved for the work he did in not just the entertainment industry but for society and the environment as well.
David Pius
September 15, 2018 | Tallahassee, FL
Carol
May 06, 2018