Taught his "Green Acres" (1965) co-star, Tom Lester, to eat healthily, just like Albert himself did.
Three of the surviving cast members of "Green Acres" (1965) attended his funeral, on 26 May 2005, co-star, Tom Lester was not present. Albert once stated Lester was his closest and best friend.
To hide the fact that he was born out of wedlock, his mother altered his birth certificate to read 1908. However, his son, Edward Albert Jr., confirmed Eddie Sr. was actually born in 1906.
Turned down the lead series roles in "My Three Sons" (1960) and "Mister Ed" (1958) in order to actively pursue his movie career.
Was a huge fan of "Falcon Crest" (1981) that starred his old friend Jane Wyman, and had a recurring role in 1987.
Was a spokesperson for the National Arbor Day Foundation from 1985 to 1993.
Was also good friends with Morgan Fairchild and Gregory Peck.
Was an active Democrat.
Was an active participant in the battle of Tarawa (Nov. 1943), one of the bloodiest battles of World War II and in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps. Albert was credited with rescuing up to 70 wounded Marines while under enemy fire. He was awarded the Bronze Star with a combat "V". He did not speak about this publicly until it was mentioned in several television documentaries about the battle in the 1990s.
Was raised in the same city as Ann Sothern.
Was very disappointed when "Green Acres" (1965) was canceled at the end of the sixth season, because of the infamous rural purge that axed all shows in 1971.
Was very good friends with: Robert Fuller, Jane Wyman, Buddy Ebsen, Nanette Fabray, Eva Gabor, Shirley Jones and Gregory Peck.
When his son Edward Albert Jr. was 18, he and his father both sailed to the Anacapa Island off the coast of California, to examine the effects of DDT on the pelican population.
Won the role of Oliver Wendell Douglas on "Green Acres" (1965), because he was hired by Paul Henning.