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Birthday: Sep 13, 1924
Place of Birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA

Norman Alden

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.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
Ed Wood Cameraman Bill (uncredited) 1994
Sunday Drive Norman 1986
The Transformers: The Movie Kranix (voice) 1986
Borderline Willie Lambert 1980
The Sword in the Stone Kay (voice) 1963
The Wild Angels Medic 1966
Man's Favorite Sport? John Screaming Eagle 1964
The Nutty Professor Football Player 1963
All the Loving Couples Mitch Burnett 1969
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children Sheriff Glenn 1970
The Walking Target Sam Russo 1960
Looking Back to the Future Self 2009
Portrait of a Mobster Bo Wetzel 1961
Kansas City Bomber Horrible Hank Hopkins 1972
Operation Bottleneck Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport 1961
Back to the Future Lou 1985
The Trackers Pete Dilworth 1971
Secret of Deep Harbor Barney Haines 1961
Cloud Dancer Dr. Putman 1980
Cannon Mitchell 1971
Destination: America Tom Beller 1987
Red Line 7000 Pat 1965
Good Times Warren 1967
First to Fight Sergeant Schmidtmer 1967
Flamingo Road Pete 1980
They Live Foreman 1988
Stand Up and Be Counted Businessman 1972
Off the Mark Coach Elam 1987
Andy Andy Chadakis 1965
Killers Three Guthrie 1968
Looking Back at the Future Himself 2006
California Girls Mr. Pegem 1985
Lady Mobster Sal Borolo 1988
Back to the Planet of the Apes Zako 1980
Fever Heat Herbert Hupgrove 1968
Cry Panic Doc Potter 1974
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story Ray Arcel 1985
Ben Policeman 1972
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders Chief of Police 1989
Samurai Lt. Al DeNisco 1979
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force Bartender 1989
Ring of Passion Max Machon 1978
Cutting Class Officer Fondulac 1989
Tora! Tora! Tora! Major Truman Landon 1970
Semi-Tough Coach Alvin Parks 1977
Night of the Wolf Carl Casey 2002
Terror on the 40th Floor Capt. Parker 1974
Where Does It Hurt? Katzen 1972
No Other Love Les Hollister 1979
Man Against the Mob Capt. Necker 1988
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden McPherson 1977
The Patsy Bully at the Gym 1964
The Devil's Brigade MP Lieutenant 1968
The Pigeon Carl 1969
Desperate Lives Coach 1982
The Great Bank Robbery The Great Gregory - Balloonist 1969
Patch Adams Truck Driver 1998
Series Cast Year
Planet of the Apes 1974
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Coach Leroy Fedders 1976
Falcon Crest Det. Bitterman 1981
Murder, She Wrote Mercer Hawthorne 1984
The Andy Griffith Show Tom Strongbow 1960
Alice 1976
Hardcastle and McCormick 1983
Family Affair 1966
Sledge Hammer! Roscoe 1986
Super Friends 1973
Burke's Law Mark Hodges 1963
Cain's Hundred Fred Jackson 1961
The Rookies 1972
Trapper John, M.D. 1979
The A-Team Ed Maloney 1983
My Three Sons 1960
Starsky & Hutch 1975
The Facts of Life 1979
The F.B.I. Norman Frome 1965
The Love Boat Ralph 1977
Mr. Lucky 1959
Silver Spoons 1982
Batman Henchman #1 1966
Hawaii Five-O Cameron 1968
Quincy, M.E. 1976
The Streets of San Francisco 1972
Tracey Takes On... 1996
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters Broken Mouth 1963
Webster 1983
Charlie's Angels Louis Fluellen 1976
Mannix 1967
The Mod Squad 1968
Kojak Foster 1973
Medical Center 1969
Hogan's Heroes Sergeant Krebs 1965
Gunsmoke Purlie Loftus 1955
Perry Mason Darrel Reed 1957
Cagney & Lacey Dan Cobbin 1982
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl Professor Frank Heflin 1976
Combat! Pfc. Cooper 1962
Dallas Senator Orloff 1978
Cannon 1971
Lassie 1954
JAG Mr. Platt 1995
Eight Is Enough 1977
California Fever 1979
Man with a Camera 1958
The Hogan Family 1986
Saints and Sinners Frank Donelli 1962
Hunter Jerry Walsh 1984
The Fall Guy 1981
Leave It to Beaver Water Dept. Worker 1957
Run, Buddy, Run 1966
Everglades 1961
Philip Marlowe 1959
The Lawless Years 1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1958
McMillan & Wife Randy Baine 1971
To Rome with Love 1969
Vega$ 1978
Switch Barney 1975
Hennesey 1959
The All-New Super Friends Hour 1977
Young Dan'l Boone 1977
Matt Houston 1982
The Thin Man 1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective Ben Regan 1957
The Big Valley Jeff Bowden 1965
Enos 1980
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin 1954
The Dakotas 1963
Ben Casey 1961
The Guns of Will Sonnett 1967
Fay Al Cassidy 1975
The Manhunter 1974
The Cara Williams Show 1964
Devlin 1974
Honey West Ben Fancher 1965
Rango 1967
Nero Wolfe 1981
Love, American Style Paul 1969
Dr. Kildare Bernie (uncredited) 1961
Panic! 1957
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Johnny Ringo 1955
Stone 1980
Hunter 1977
What Really Happened to the Class of '65? 1977
Not for Hire 1959
Bronk 1975
Bodies of Evidence 1992
The Untouchables Barry Carlton 1959
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin Black Cloud 1954
Murder, She Wrote Bart Klapper 1984
Hunter Mike, Missing Persons 1984
The Texan Ryan 1958
Love, American Style Barry 1969
Mr. Lucky Devil 1959
The F.B.I. Worth 1965
Combat! Pvt. Buford 1962
The Jack Benny Program Man with iron bar 1950
The Untouchables John Henry Whitmore 1959
The Andy Griffith Show Hank 1960
Gunsmoke Deke Franklin 1955
Gunsmoke Berber 1955
Gunsmoke Amos Potter 1955
Gunsmoke Tom Hart 1955
Adam-12 Sgt. Hardwick 1968
Temple Houston Carlton Owens 1963
Adam-12 Charley Baker 1968
Love, American Style Bernie 1969
Honey West Artie Dixon 1965
Code Red Robert Melton 1981
Dan August Benjamin Marsh 1970
The Rifleman Duff 1958
Kung Fu Sheriff Crossman 1972
Mannix Travers 1967
The A-Team Mickey Stern 1983
The Rockford Files Roland Eddy 1974
TV 101 Ralphie 1988
The Danny Thomas Hour Marshak 1967
21 Jump Street 1987
The Mod Squad Parker 1968
My Favorite Martian Detective Harris 1963
Charlie's Angels P. J. Wilkes 1976
Charlie's Angels Jake Barnett 1976
Hunter Mike, Missing Persons (uncredited) 1984
77 Sunset Strip Rene 1958
Lawman Charley - Townsman 1958
One Day at a Time 1975
Bonanza Teller 1959
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law Henry Grover 1971
Super Friends Aquaman (voice) 1973
The 20th Century Fox Hour Frank Fallom 1955
The Streets of San Francisco Sgt. Dan Healy 1972
Hill Street Blues Art Eastland 1981
Mannix Lou Griswold 1967
The Wonderful World of Disney Norman 1954
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