Norman Alden


    Starbirth:
    September 13, 1924
    Supernova:
    July 27, 2012
    Birthplace:
    Forth Worth, Texas, USA
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Overview

Norman Alden, born Norman Adelberg on September 13, 1924, was an American character actor who entertained audiences for nearly 50 years with his diverse and memorable performances. Standing at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80m), he possessed a presence that could be both commanding and warm, depending on the role. Alden discovered his passion for acting while attending Texas Christian University, where he participated in on-campus theater productions. After serving in the United States Army during World War II, he pursued a career in acting, landing his first television appearance in 1957 on The 20th Century Fox Hour. Throughout his career, Alden amassed an impressive filmography, appearing in dozens of television shows and films. He became known for a wide range of roles, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. Some of his most notable performances include Kranix and Arblus in The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Dr. Linstrom in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977), the voice of Kay in The Sword in the Stone (1963), and guest appearances in popular shows like Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, and The Twilight Zone. Alden continued to work steadily until his retirement in 2006. He left behind a legacy of diverse and memorable performances, proving his talent as a true character actor.


MOVIECHARACTERYEAR
Looking Back to the Future Self 2009
Looking Back at the Future Himself 2006
Night of the Wolf Carl Casey 2002
Ed Wood Cameraman Bill (uncredited) 1994
Cutting Class Officer Fondulac 1989
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force Bartender 1989
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders Chief of Police 1989
They Live Foreman 1988
Lady Mobster Sal Borolo 1988
Man Against the Mob Capt. Necker 1988
Off the Mark Coach Elam 1987
Destination: America Tom Beller 1987
Sunday Drive Norman 1986
The Transformers: The Movie Kranix (voice) 1986
Back to the Future Lou 1985
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story Ray Arcel 1985
Desperate Lives Coach 1982
Borderline Willie Lambert 1980
Back to the Planet of the Apes Zako 1980
Cloud Dancer Dr. Putman 1980
Flamingo Road Pete 1980
Samurai Lt. Al DeNisco 1979
No Other Love Les Hollister 1979
Ring of Passion Max Machon 1978
Semi-Tough Coach Alvin Parks 1977
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden McPherson 1977
Terror on the 40th Floor Capt. Parker 1974
Cry Panic Doc Potter 1974
Kansas City Bomber Horrible Hank Hopkins 1972
Where Does It Hurt? Katzen 1972
Ben Policeman 1972
Stand Up and Be Counted Businessman 1972
The Trackers Pete Dilworth 1971
Cannon Mitchell 1971
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children Sheriff Glenn 1970
Tora! Tora! Tora! Major Truman Landon 1970
The Pigeon Carl 1969
The Great Bank Robbery The Great Gregory - Balloonist 1969
All the Loving Couples Mitch Burnett 1969
Killers Three Guthrie 1968
Fever Heat Herbert Hupgrove 1968
The Devil's Brigade MP Lieutenant 1968
Good Times Warren 1967
First to Fight Sergeant Schmidtmer 1967
The Wild Angels Medic 1966
Red Line 7000 Pat 1965
Andy Andy Chadakis 1965
The Patsy Bully at the Gym 1964
Man's Favorite Sport? John Screaming Eagle 1964
The Sword in the Stone Kay (voice) 1963
The Nutty Professor Football Player 1963
Secret of Deep Harbor Barney Haines 1961
Portrait of a Mobster Bo Wetzel 1961
Operation Bottleneck Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport 1961
The Walking Target Sam Russo 1960
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The Andy Griffith Show Tom Strongbow <mt>
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Coach Leroy Fedders <mt>
Murder, She Wrote Mercer Hawthorne <mt>
Alice <blank> <mt>
The Rookies <blank> <mt>
The Facts of Life <blank> <mt>
Mr. Lucky <blank> <mt>
Silver Spoons <blank> <mt>
The F.B.I. Norman Frome <mt>
Batman Henchman #1 <mt>
Hawaii Five-O Cameron <mt>
Tracey Takes On... <blank> <mt>
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters Broken Mouth <mt>
Mannix <blank> <mt>
Gunsmoke Purlie Loftus <mt>
Hill Street Blues <blank> <mt>
The Mod Squad <blank> <mt>
Hogan's Heroes Sergeant Krebs <mt>
Perry Mason Darrel Reed <mt>
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl Professor Frank Heflin <mt>
Combat! Pfc. Cooper <mt>
Eight Is Enough <blank> <mt>
The Hogan Family <blank> <mt>
Cannon <blank> <mt>
Hunter Jerry Walsh <mt>
California Fever <blank> <mt>
The Fall Guy <blank> <mt>
Lassie <blank> <mt>
Man with a Camera <blank> <mt>
Run, Buddy, Run <blank> <mt>
Vega$ <blank> <mt>
To Rome with Love <blank> <mt>
Hennesey <blank> <mt>
The All-New Super Friends Hour <blank> <mt>
Ben Casey <blank> <mt>
Super Friends <blank> <mt>
Devlin <blank> <mt>
Honey West Ben Fancher <mt>
The Cara Williams Show <blank> <mt>
Panic! <blank> <mt>
Not for Hire <blank> <mt>
Planet of the Apes <blank> <mt>
Falcon Crest Det. Bitterman <mt>
Cain's Hundred Fred Jackson <mt>
Family Affair <blank> <mt>
Sledge Hammer! Roscoe <mt>
Burke's Law Mark Hodges <mt>
Super Friends <blank> <mt>
Trapper John, M.D. <blank> <mt>
Hardcastle and McCormick <blank> <mt>
The A-Team Ed Maloney <mt>
Starsky & Hutch <blank> <mt>
My Three Sons <blank> <mt>
The Love Boat Ralph <mt>
Quincy, M.E. <blank> <mt>
The Streets of San Francisco <blank> <mt>
Charlie's Angels Louis Fluellen <mt>
Kojak Foster <mt>
Webster <blank> <mt>
Medical Center <blank> <mt>
Cagney & Lacey Dan Cobbin <mt>
JAG Mr. Platt <mt>
Leave It to Beaver Water Dept. Worker <mt>
Everglades <blank> <mt>
Philip Marlowe <blank> <mt>
The Lawless Years <blank> <mt>
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse <blank> <mt>
Switch Barney <mt>
Matt Houston <blank> <mt>
Enos <blank> <mt>
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin <blank> <mt>
The 20th Century Fox Hour <blank> <mt>
McMillan and Wife Randy Baine <mt>
Young Dan'l Boone <blank> <mt>
Richard Diamond, Private Detective Ben Regan <mt>
The Big Valley Jeff Bowden <mt>
The Thin Man <blank> <mt>
The Dakotas <blank> <mt>
The Guns of Will Sonnett <blank> <mt>
Fay Al Cassidy <mt>
Rango <blank> <mt>
The Manhunter <blank> <mt>
Nero Wolfe <blank> <mt>
Dr. Kildare Bernie (uncredited) <mt>
Stone <blank> <mt>
Hunter <blank> <mt>
What Really Happened To the Class Of '65? <blank> <mt>
Bronk <blank> <mt>
Bodies of Evidence <blank> <mt>
The Rockford Files Roland Eddy <mt>
The A-Team Mickey Stern <mt>
21 Jump Street <blank> <mt>
Super Friends Aquaman (voice) <mt>
Saints and Sinners Frank Donelli <mt>
Dallas Senator Orloff <mt>
Murder, She Wrote Bart Klapper <mt>
Hunter Mike, Missing Persons <mt>
The F.B.I. Worth <mt>
Combat! Pvt. Buford <mt>
Gunsmoke Deke Franklin <mt>
Gunsmoke Berber <mt>
Gunsmoke Amos Potter <mt>
Gunsmoke Tom Hart <mt>
Honey West Artie Dixon <mt>
Charlie's Angels P. J. Wilkes <mt>
Charlie's Angels Jake Barnett <mt>
Bonanza Teller <mt>
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law Henry Grover <mt>
Love, American Style Paul <mt>
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Johnny Ringo <mt>
The Untouchables Barry Carlton <mt>
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin Black Cloud <mt>
Love, American Style Barry <mt>
The Texan Ryan <mt>
Mr. Lucky Devil <mt>
The Jack Benny Program Man with iron bar <mt>
The Andy Griffith Show Hank <mt>
The Untouchables John Henry Whitmore <mt>
Temple Houston Carlton Owens <mt>
Adam-12 Charley Baker <mt>
Adam-12 Sgt. Hardwick <mt>
Love, American Style Bernie <mt>
Code Red Robert Melton <mt>
Dan August Benjamin Marsh <mt>
The Rifleman Duff <mt>
Kung Fu Sheriff Crossman <mt>
Mannix Travers <mt>
TV 101 Ralphie <mt>
The Danny Thomas Hour Marshak <mt>
The Mod Squad Parker <mt>
My Favorite Martian Detective Harris <mt>
77 Sunset Strip Rene <mt>
Lawman Charley - Townsman <mt>
One Day at a Time <blank> <mt>
Hunter Mike, Missing Persons (uncredited) <mt>
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