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