Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Birthday: 1924-09-13

Deathday: 2012-07-27

Place of birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA

Also known as:

imdb_id: nm0017491

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.

Played in movies:

Back to the Future

Score: 8.3

Andy

Score: 8.0

First to Fight

Score: 7.9

Ed Wood

Score: 7.5

Patch Adams

Score: 7.3

Victor/Victoria

Score: 7.3

Looking Back at the Future

Score: 7.3

They Live

Score: 7.3

Looking Back to the Future

Score: 7.3

The Sword in the Stone

Score: 7.2

K-PAX

Score: 7.2

Tora! Tora! Tora!

Score: 7.1

The Transformers: The Movie

Score: 7.1

No Other Love

Score: 7.0

Ring of Passion

Score: 7.0

Stand Up and Be Counted

Score: 7.0

Man's Favorite Sport?

Score: 6.9

Cry Panic

Score: 6.8

The Nutty Professor

Score: 6.5

The Great Bank Robbery

Score: 6.3

The Devil's Brigade

Score: 6.3

Bedtime Story

Score: 6.2

The Patsy

Score: 6.2

Desperate Lives

Score: 6.0

Borderline

Score: 6.0

Ben

Score: 5.9

Kansas City Bomber

Score: 5.9

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Score: 5.8

Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story

Score: 5.7

The Trackers

Score: 5.7

Cloud Dancer

Score: 5.6

Semi-Tough

Score: 5.5

Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

Score: 5.5

Back to the Planet of the Apes

Score: 5.5

Operation Bottleneck

Score: 5.5

The Wild Angels

Score: 5.5

Night of the Wolf

Score: 5.3

Red Line 7000

Score: 5.2

Where Does It Hurt?

Score: 5.1

Good Times

Score: 5.1

Cutting Class

Score: 5.0

The Walking Target

Score: 5.0

Cannon

Score: 4.5

Terror on the 40th Floor

Score: 4.2

Lady Mobster

Score: 4.2

Killers Three

Score: 3.8

California Girls

Score: 3.4

Off the Mark

Score: 3.3

Chubasco

Score: 3.0

Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force

Score: 2.9

All the Loving Couples

Score: 2.7

Secret of Deep Harbor

Score: 1.0

The Power of the Resurrection

Score: 0.0

The Pigeon

Score: 0.0

Man Against the Mob

Score: 0.0

Samurai

Score: 0.0

Fever Heat

Score: 0.0

Flamingo Road

Score: 0.0

Destination: America

Score: 0.0

Portrait of a Mobster

Score: 0.0

The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

Score: 0.0

Sunday Drive

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

Everglades

Score: 8.5

Tracey Takes On...

Score: 8.5

Hunter

Score: 8.0

Sledge Hammer!

Score: 7.9

The Untouchables

Score: 7.8

The Untouchables

Score: 7.8

The Wonderful World of Disney

Score: 7.8

The Jack Benny Program

Score: 7.8

Perry Mason

Score: 7.7

Combat!

Score: 7.7

Combat!

Score: 7.7

Kung Fu

Score: 7.7

The Andy Griffith Show

Score: 7.6

The Andy Griffith Show

Score: 7.6

Hill Street Blues

Score: 7.6

Super Friends

Score: 7.6

Super Friends

Score: 7.6

The Rockford Files

Score: 7.6

Hogan's Heroes

Score: 7.5

Quincy, M.E.

Score: 7.5

Bonanza

Score: 7.5

The A-Team

Score: 7.5

Murder, She Wrote

Score: 7.5

Bodies of Evidence

Score: 7.5

The Thin Man

Score: 7.5

The Fall Guy

Score: 7.5

The A-Team

Score: 7.5

Murder, She Wrote

Score: 7.5

Nero Wolfe

Score: 7.4

The All-New Super Friends Hour

Score: 7.4

JAG

Score: 7.3

Batman

Score: 7.3

Starsky & Hutch

Score: 7.3

21 Jump Street

Score: 7.2

Hunter

Score: 7.1

Hunter

Score: 7.1

Hunter

Score: 7.1

Hawaii Five-O

Score: 7.1

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

Score: 7.1

The Rifleman

Score: 7.1

Alice

Score: 7.1

The Facts of Life

Score: 7.1

The Streets of San Francisco

Score: 7.0

Kojak

Score: 7.0

The Streets of San Francisco

Score: 7.0

Honey West

Score: 7.0

Adam-12

Score: 7.0

Adam-12

Score: 7.0

Honey West

Score: 7.0

Enos

Score: 7.0

Vega$

Score: 7.0

The Lawless Years

Score: 7.0

Run, Buddy, Run

Score: 7.0

Cagney & Lacey

Score: 7.0

Barnaby Jones

Score: 6.9

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Score: 6.9

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

Score: 6.9

McMillan & Wife

Score: 6.9

Planet of the Apes

Score: 6.9

Leave It to Beaver

Score: 6.9

Dallas

Score: 6.8

Dan August

Score: 6.8

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Score: 6.8

The Hogan Family

Score: 6.8

The Rookies

Score: 6.8

Mannix

Score: 6.7

One Day at a Time

Score: 6.7

77 Sunset Strip

Score: 6.7

Charlie's Angels

Score: 6.7

Charlie's Angels

Score: 6.7

Mannix

Score: 6.7

Switch

Score: 6.7

Mannix

Score: 6.7

Charlie's Angels

Score: 6.7

Family Affair

Score: 6.7

Gunsmoke

Score: 6.6

Gunsmoke

Score: 6.6

Gunsmoke

Score: 6.6

Gunsmoke

Score: 6.6

Gunsmoke

Score: 6.6

Cannon

Score: 6.6

My Three Sons

Score: 6.5

Trapper John, M.D.

Score: 6.5

Mr. Lucky

Score: 6.4

Mr. Lucky

Score: 6.4

Hardcastle and McCormick

Score: 6.4

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

Score: 6.3

The Love Boat

Score: 6.3

Silver Spoons

Score: 6.3

Matt Houston

Score: 6.2

The Mod Squad

Score: 6.2

The Mod Squad

Score: 6.2

Bronk

Score: 6.2

The Guns of Will Sonnett

Score: 6.2

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Score: 6.2

Matt Houston

Score: 6.2

The Mod Squad

Score: 6.2

The Big Valley

Score: 6.1

Lassie

Score: 6.1

Love, American Style

Score: 6.1

Love, American Style

Score: 6.1

Love, American Style

Score: 6.1

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

Score: 6.1

Medical Center

Score: 6.1

Eight Is Enough

Score: 6.1

Stone

Score: 6.0

Hennesey

Score: 6.0

Saints and Sinners

Score: 6.0

Burke's Law

Score: 6.0

My Favorite Martian

Score: 5.9

Webster

Score: 5.8

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Score: 5.8

Temple Houston

Score: 5.7

The Dakotas

Score: 5.7

Lawman

Score: 5.6

Ben Casey

Score: 5.6

Falcon Crest

Score: 5.6

Code Red

Score: 5.5

The Texan

Score: 5.5

Dr. Kildare

Score: 5.5

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Score: 5.4

The F.B.I.

Score: 5.4

The F.B.I.

Score: 5.4

The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters

Score: 5.3

The Danny Thomas Hour

Score: 5.0

TV 101

Score: 5.0

The Cara Williams Show

Score: 5.0

Devlin

Score: 5.0

The Manhunter

Score: 5.0

Fay

Score: 5.0

Young Dan'l Boone

Score: 5.0

To Rome with Love

Score: 5.0

Philip Marlowe

Score: 5.0

California Fever

Score: 5.0

Cain's Hundred

Score: 4.7

Man with a Camera

Score: 4.6

What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

Score: 4.5

Not for Hire

Score: 0.0

Panic!

Score: 0.0

Rango

Score: 0.0