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