Eddie Albert - Trivia, Family, Bio
Rachel Acosta
Updated on February 18, 2026
Fans came to know him as Oliver Wendell Douglas on Green Acres, and he played a role on Heartbreak Kid. In 1954, he was nominated for the Academy Award for best Supporting Actor for his role in Roman Holiday.
Before Fame
He was a circus trapeze performer and University of Minnesota graduate.
Trivia
He played a role in the original version of The Longest Yard.
Family Life
His adopted a daughter, Maria, became his business manager.
Associated With
He appeared in Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn.
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