Edward Albert Heimberger, better known by his stage name Eddie Albert, was an actor and activist who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
Although many fans remember him for his role in “Green Acres,” he also had a number of hit films that captivated audiences.
In films like “Falcon Crest” and “General Hospital,” his extraordinary acting abilities were on full display. For his roles in “Roman Holiday” in 1953 and “The Heartbreak Kid” in 1972, he received two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
Away from work and the spotlight, the actor who died at the age of 99 had a captivating personality that drew fans to him. Aside from his professional accomplishments, he had a family who supported him until the end.
Eddie may have been a well-known movie actor known for portraying characters ranging from effervescent to monomaniacal, and he had many fans.
Nonetheless, the actor’s interests were not limited to the film industry. He previously worked for the Mexican government.
Despite his long career in the film industry and other interests, Eddie was also passionate about the environment and nature conservation.
The actor was married to actress Margo from 1945 until her death in 1985. They had a son, Edward Jr., who went on to become an actor, and they adopted their daughter, Maria.
Eddie continued to perform until he was in his 90s. He died of pneumonia at his home in Pacific Palisades. He was accompanied by caregivers and his son, Edward Jr., who stated at the time that he died so eloquently and graciously that he didn’t feel pain or loss this morning.
According to many accounts, Edward, who was an activist like his father, cared for the older actor for ten years before his death in May 2005. Albert Jr. was born in 1951 in Los Angeles.
Edward studied psychology at Oxford University and then at the University of California, Los Angeles. He made his acting debut at the age of 14 and has since become a household name in the entertainment industry.
He was in movies like “40 Carats,” “The Ice Runner,” and “Guarding Tess.” He received a Golden Globe nomination for best male newcomer for his role as a blind lawyer in “Butterflies Are Free.”
Unfortunately, viewers did not get to see more of the actor’s outstanding performances because he died unexpectedly at the age of 55, a year after his father. He died of lung cancer after a long battle.
His wife, actress Kate Woodville, died in 2013, and he was survived by his daughter Thais and sister Maria Zucht. Edward died at home in Malibu, where a Chumash medicine lady performed the traditional post-death ritual.
In a statement, his wife paid tribute to him, describing his great love for nature and his efforts to preserve what natural treasures he could. The Escondido Canyon was renamed the Edward Albert Escondido Trail and Waterfalls in his honour.
