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Edward AlbertAmerican actor and photographer
Date of Birth: 20.02.1951
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Edward Albert Jr.: A Versatile Artist
- Rise to Fame
- Television Success
- Film Career Highlights
- Personal Life
- Humanitarian Work
- Legacy
Edward Albert Jr.: A Versatile Artist
Early Life and CareerEdward Lawrence Heimberger, known as Edward Albert Jr., was born in Los Angeles, California on February 20, 1951. The son of actor Eddie Albert and Mexican actress Margo, he was christened with Lawrence Olivier as his godfather. His first film role came in the unconventional drama "The Fool Killer" (1965), where he played an orphaned runaway.
Rise to Fame
Albert's breakthrough performance came in Milton Katselas' Academy Award-winning dramedy "Butterflies Are Free" (1972), where he starred alongside Goldie Hawn. For his role, he received a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer. He continued to work with Katselas in "40 Carats" (1973). In the epic film "Midway" (1976), he portrayed a U.S. Navy fighter pilot.
Television Success
Albert found lasting fame on television in the 1980s series "Beauty and the Beast," where he played Elliot Birch, a New York City millionaire who falls in love with Linda Hamilton's character, Catherine Chandler. He also appeared in "Power Rangers Time Force" as Wesley Collins Sr., father of the Red Ranger, and voiced the character of Daredevil in the 1990s animated series "Spider-Man."
Film Career Highlights
Albert's film credits include horror films such as "Galaxy of Terror," "Nightmares," and "Critters 2"; crime thrillers like "Night School"; and family adventures like "Light in the Forest." He also starred in the drama "Work and Glory."
Personal Life
Edward Albert Jr. married Kathryn Woodville in 1978, and they had a daughter, Tai Carmen, who went on to become a singer in the rock band Sugar in Wartime.
Humanitarian Work
In later life, Albert became actively involved in environmental and humanitarian causes. He served on the California Coastal Commission and NAHC. A longtime resident of the Malibu mountains, he dedicated himself to its preservation. After his death, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy named the Escondido Canyon area after him.
Legacy
Edward Albert Jr. passed away from lung cancer at his home on September 22, 2006, at the age of 55, a year after the death of his 99-year-old father. He is remembered as a versatile artist who brought a unique charm to his roles, both on and off the screen.
