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Eddie Albert | |
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.JPG) 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 | |
| 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 |
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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]