Norman Alden
Biography
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.
Known For
Cameraman Bill
Ed Wood
Norman
Sunday Drive
Kranix (voice)
The Transformers: The Movie
Willie Lambert
Borderline
Kay (voice)
The Sword in the Stone
Medic
The Wild Angels
John Screaming Eagle
Man's Favorite Sport?
Football Player
The Nutty Professor
Mitch Burnett
All the Loving Couples
Sheriff Glenn
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Sam Russo
The Walking Target
Self
Looking Back to the Future
Horrible Hank Hopkins
Kansas City Bomber
Pete Dilworth
The Trackers
Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
Operation Bottleneck
Lou
Back to the Future
Barney Haines
Secret of Deep Harbor
Bo Wetzel
Portrait of a Mobster
Dr. Putman
Cloud Dancer
Mitchell
Cannon
Tom Beller
Destination: America
Pat
Red Line 7000
Warren
Good Times
Sergeant Schmidtmer
First to Fight
Pete
Flamingo Road
Foreman
They Live
Businessman
Stand Up and Be Counted
Coach Elam
Off the Mark
Andy Chadakis
Andy
Guthrie
Killers Three
Himself
Looking Back at the Future
Mr. Pegem
California Girls
Sal Borolo
Lady Mobster
Zako
Back to the Planet of the Apes
Herbert Hupgrove
Fever Heat
Doc Potter
Cry Panic
Ray Arcel
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story
Policeman
Ben
Chief of Police
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders
Lt. Al DeNisco
Samurai
Bartender
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force
Max Machon
Ring of Passion
Officer Fondulac
Cutting Class
Major Truman Landon
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Coach Alvin Parks
Semi-Tough
Carl Casey
Night of the Wolf
Capt. Parker
Terror on the 40th Floor
Katzen
Where Does It Hurt?
Les Hollister
No Other Love
Capt. Necker
Man Against the Mob
McPherson
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Bully at the Gym
The Patsy
MP Lieutenant
The Devil's Brigade
Carl
The Pigeon
Coach
Desperate Lives
The Great Gregory - Balloonist
The Great Bank Robbery
Truck Driver
Patch Adams
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
57
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-09-13
Place of Birth
Forth Worth, Texas, USA
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