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.
Filmography
all 169
TV Shows 114
Movies 55
self 2
Voice 2
Producer 1
Looking Back to the Future (2009)
Looking Back at the Future (2006)
Night of the Wolf (2002)
Tracey Takes On... (1996)
JAG (1995)
Ed Wood (1994)
Bodies of Evidence (1992)
Cutting Class (1989)
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force (1989)
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders (1989)
TV 101 (1988)
They Live (1988)
Lady Mobster (1988)
Man Against the Mob (1988)
21 Jump Street (1987)
Destination: America (1987)
Off the Mark (1987)
Sunday Drive (1986)
Sledge Hammer! (1986)
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
The Hogan Family (1986)
Back to the Future (1985)
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story (1985)
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Hunter (1984)
The Rousters (1983)
Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
Webster (1983)
The A-Team (1983)
Matt Houston (1982)
Silver Spoons (1982)
Cagney & Lacey (1982)
Desperate Lives (1982)
Falcon Crest (1981)
The Fall Guy (1981)
Code Red (1981)
Nero Wolfe (1981)
Hill Street Blues (1981)
Borderline (1980)
Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980)
Enos (1980)
Cloud Dancer (1980)
Flamingo Road (1980)
Stone (1980)
California Fever (1979)
Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
The Facts of Life (1979)
Samurai (1979)
No Other Love (1979)
Vega$ (1978)
Godzilla (1978)
Dallas (1978)
Ring of Passion (1978)
What Really Happened To the Class Of '65? (1977)
Semi-Tough (1977)
The Love Boat (1977)
Young Dan'l Boone (1977)
The All-New Super Friends Hour (1977)
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977)
Eight Is Enough (1977)
Hunter (1977)
Quincy, M.E. (1976)
Charlie's Angels (1976)
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976)
Alice (1976)
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976)
Starsky & Hutch (1975)
Switch (1975)
Super Friends (1975)
Fay (1975)
Bronk (1975)
Terror on the 40th Floor (1974)
The Rockford Files (1974)
Planet of the Apes (1974)
The Manhunter (1974)
Devlin (1974)
Cry Panic (1974)
Kojak (1973)
Super Friends (1973)
Kung Fu (1972)
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
The Rookies (1972)
Kansas City Bomber (1972)
Where Does It Hurt? (1972)
Ben (1972)
Two for the Money (1972)
The Trackers (1971)
McMillan and Wife (1971)
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971)
Cannon (1971)
Cannon (1971)
The Psychiatrist (1970)
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children (1970)
Dan August (1970)
The Silent Force (1970)
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
The Pigeon (1969)
Love, American Style (1969)
To Rome with Love (1969)
Medical Center (1969)
The Great Bank Robbery (1969)
All the Loving Couples (1969)
Killers Three (1968)
The Mod Squad (1968)
Adam-12 (1968)
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
Fever Heat (1968)
The Devil's Brigade (1968)
Mannix (1967)
The Danny Thomas Hour (1967)
The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
Good Times (1967)
First to Fight (1967)
Rango (1967)
Run, Buddy, Run (1966)
Family Affair (1966)
The Wild Angels (1966)
Batman (1966)
Red Line 7000 (1965)
The F.B.I. (1965)
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
Honey West (1965)
The Big Valley (1965)
Andy (1965)
The Cara Williams Show (1964)
The Patsy (1964)
Man's Favorite Sport? (1964)
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
My Favorite Martian (1963)
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963)
Burke's Law (1963)
Temple Houston (1963)
The Nutty Professor (1963)
The Dakotas (1963)
Combat! (1962)
Saints and Sinners (1962)
Everglades (1961)
Ben Casey (1961)
Dr. Kildare (1961)
Cain's Hundred (1961)
Secret of Deep Harbor (1961)
Portrait of a Mobster (1961)
Operation Bottleneck (1961)
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
The Walking Target (1960)
My Three Sons (1960)
Mr. Lucky (1959)
Not for Hire (1959)
The Untouchables (1959)
Philip Marlowe (1959)
Hennesey (1959)
Bonanza (1959)
The Lawless Years (1959)
77 Sunset Strip (1958)
Man with a Camera (1958)
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
The Rifleman (1958)
The Texan (1958)
Leave It to Beaver (1957)
Perry Mason (1957)
The Thin Man (1957)
Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957)
Panic! (1957)
The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
Gunsmoke (1955)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954)
Lassie (1954)
The Jack Benny Program (1950)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1924-09-13
Deathday2012-07-27 (87 years old)
Birth PlaceFort Worth, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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