1924-09-13 Forth Worth, Texas, USA
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.
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Looking Back to the Future | Self | 2009-02-10 |
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Looking Back at the Future | Himself | 2006-06-16 |
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Night of the Wolf | Carl Casey | 2002-04-15 |
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Patch Adams | Truck Driver | 1998-12-25 |
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Ed Wood | Cameraman Bill (uncredited) | 1994-09-28 |
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Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force | Bartender | 1989-04-28 |
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Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders | Chief of Police | 1989-01-01 |
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Cutting Class | Officer Fondulac | 1989-04-24 |
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Lady Mobster | Sal Borolo | 1988-10-19 |
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They Live | Foreman | 1988-11-04 |
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Man Against the Mob | Capt. Necker | 1988-01-10 |
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Destination: America | Tom Beller | 1987-04-03 |
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Off the Mark | Coach Elam | 1987-11-01 |
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The Transformers: The Movie | Kranix (voice) | 1986-08-08 |
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Sunday Drive | Norman | 1986-11-30 |
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Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story | Ray Arcel | 1985-05-01 |
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California Girls | Mr. Pegem | 1985-03-24 |
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Back to the Future | Lou | 1985-07-03 |
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Desperate Lives | Coach | 1982-03-03 |
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Back to the Planet of the Apes | Zako | 1980-11-17 |
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Borderline | Willie Lambert | 1980-12-19 |
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Flamingo Road | Pete | 1980-05-12 |
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Cloud Dancer | Dr. Putman | 1980-05-29 |
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Samurai | Lt. Al DeNisco | 1979-04-30 |
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No Other Love | Les Hollister | 1979-03-24 |
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Ring of Passion | Max Machon | 1978-02-04 |
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Semi-Tough | Coach Alvin Parks | 1977-11-18 |
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I Never Promised You a Rose Garden | McPherson | 1977-07-14 |
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Terror on the 40th Floor | Capt. Parker | 1974-09-17 |
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Cry Panic | Doc Potter | 1974-02-06 |
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Ben | Policeman | 1972-06-23 |
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Where Does It Hurt? | Katzen | 1972-07-24 |
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Kansas City Bomber | Horrible Hank Hopkins | 1972-08-02 |
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Stand Up and Be Counted | Businessman | 1972-05-01 |
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The Trackers | Pete Dilworth | 1971-12-15 |
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Cannon | Mitchell | 1971-03-26 |
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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children | Sheriff Glenn | 1970-12-14 |
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Tora! Tora! Tora! | Major Truman Landon | 1970-01-26 |
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The Great Bank Robbery | The Great Gregory - Balloonist | 1969-06-24 |
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The Pigeon | Carl | 1969-11-04 |
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All the Loving Couples | Mitch Burnett | 1969-03-19 |
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Fever Heat | Herbert Hupgrove | 1968-05-15 |
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Killers Three | Guthrie | 1968-11-01 |
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The Devil's Brigade | MP Lieutenant | 1968-05-15 |
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First to Fight | Sergeant Schmidtmer | 1967-01-25 |
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Good Times | Warren | 1967-04-11 |
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The Wild Angels | Medic | 1966-07-20 |
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Andy | Andy Chadakis | 1965-01-23 |
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Red Line 7000 | Pat | 1965-11-09 |
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The Patsy | Bully at the Gym | 1964-06-24 |
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Man's Favorite Sport? | John Screaming Eagle | 1964-01-31 |
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The Sword in the Stone | Kay (voice) | 1963-12-25 |
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The Nutty Professor | Football Player | 1963-06-04 |
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Portrait of a Mobster | Bo Wetzel | 1961-04-19 |
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Secret of Deep Harbor | Barney Haines | 1961-09-19 |
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Operation Bottleneck | Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport | 1961-04-07 |
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The Walking Target | Sam Russo | 1960-10-01 |
