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Encyclopedia > Grandpa Joe
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character
Grandpa Joe
Gender Male
Personality Nice, tells a lot of stories, but very tired.
Family Wife Grandma Josephine, Daughter-in-law Mrs. Bucket, Son Mr. Bucket, Grandson Charlie Bucket.
Town/City the character lives in Unknown
Portrayed by None
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character
Grandpa Joe
Grandpa Joe portrayed by Jack Albertson in the 1971 film.
Gender Male
Personality Similar to book, although not as happy, until he gets the Golden Ticket
Family See Above
Town/City the character lives in Unknown
Portrayed by Jack Albertson
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character
Grandpa Joe
Grandpa Joe portrayed by David Kelly in the 2005 film
Gender Male
Personality Similar to book
Family See Above
Town/City the character lives in Unknown
Portrayed by David Kelly

Grandpa Joe is a fictional character in the Roald Dahl children's books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. In the book, his age is said to be ninety-six and a half; in the 1971 movie, his early 60s; and in the 2005 movie, early 80s. For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) is a childrens book by British author Roald Dahl. ... Charlie Bucket is the title character in the Roald Dahl childrens book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. ... For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) is a childrens book by British author Roald Dahl. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Jonathan Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 - November 25, 1981) was considered a complete entertainer from the old school. ... Jonathan Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 - November 25, 1981) was considered a complete entertainer from the old school. ... For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) is a childrens book by British author Roald Dahl. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Irish actor. ... Irish actor. ... Alice, a fictional character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... Roald Dahl (IPA: ) (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a Norwegian novelist, short story author and screenwriter of Norwegian descent, famous as a writer for both children and adults. ... Basic Characteristics There is some debate as to what constitutes childrens literature. ... For other uses, see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (disambiguation) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) is a childrens book by British author Roald Dahl. ... Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is a childrens book by British author Roald Dahl. ...


Grandpa Joe was one of Charlie's four grandparents. Every night before going to bed, he told Charlie stories. When Charlie found a Golden Ticket, he took Grandpa Joe to accompany him on the factory tour. A double bed A bed is a piece of furniture or location primarily used or intended for resting upon, but can serve other functions, such as providing a place for sexual intercourse and/or relaxing. ...


A new history to Grandpa Joe was added in Tim Burton's film adaptation of the book. In the previous film (and book), Joe merely knows of Willy Wonka. In Burton's film, it is revealed that Joe actually worked for Wonka for five years, when Wonka opened his first candy shop up until the day he fired all his workers. History studies the past in human terms. ... Timothy William Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an Academy Award-nominated American film director, writer and designer known for his off-beat and quirky style. ... Willy Wonka is a fictional character in Roald Dahls classic childrens books Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. ...


The character was played by Jack Albertson in the 1971 musical film adaptation Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Jonathan Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 - November 25, 1981) was considered a complete entertainer from the old school. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. ... Film adaptation is the transfer of a written work to a feature film. ... Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a musical film adaptation of Roald Dahls classic book for children Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ...


The character was played by David Kelly in the 2005 non-musical film adaptation, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Irish actor. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. ... Film adaptation is the transfer of a written work to a feature film. ... It has been suggested that Dr. Wilbur Wonka be merged into this article or section. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Global Nation | INQ7.net (1166 words)
Grandpa Joe, as he was called by his friends and relatives, had lived in three centuries: the 1800s, 1900s and the new millennium.
Grandpa Joe and Alice were married by a justice of the peace in San Diego rather than in the Catholic Church because as Grandpa Joe said, "The nun asked too many questions." Alice was already three months pregnant when they got married.
Grandpa Joe was eligible to live at the historic Veterans Home because he served in the Navy, retiring in 1970.
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