Eddie Albert
| Born | April 22, 1906 |
| Hometown | Rock Island, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Margo |
| Children | Edward Albert |
| Parents | Julia Jones, Frank Daniel Heimberger |
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Green Acres Cast Young: See Them Before Life on the Farm
- Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor and the other cast members had careers stretching back decades before they starred in the classic TV sitcom 'Green Acres.'
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Longest Yard (1974 film) | Nominated |
| 1973 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Heartbreak Kid (1972 film) | Nominated |
| 1957 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Teahouse of the August Moon (film) | Nominated |
| 1954 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | Roman Holiday | Nominated |
| 1954 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actor | Roman Holiday | Nominated |
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