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In the 1971 version, "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory", Grandpa Joe is played by Jack Albertson. In Tim Burton's "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory", he is played by David Kelly. Gregory Peck was cast for the role but he died before filming had begun.

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Gene Wilder! Was married to Gilda Radner (SNL "Not ready for prime players"). Was also in Mel Brooks "Young Frankenstein".

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In the 1971 Gene Wilder Willy Wonka film, Grandpa Joe was played by Jack Albertson.

In the 2005 adaptation, Grandpa Joe was played by David Kelly :)

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Grandpa Joe was played by the late Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 - November 25, 1981) .

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David Kelly as Grandpa Joe .

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