Norman Alden
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1924-09-13
Deathday 2012-07-27 (87 years old)
Place of Birth Forth Worth, Texas, USA
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
Actor
as Self
as Himself
as Carl Casey
as Truck Driver
as Mr. Platt
as Cameraman Bill (uncredited)
as Bartender
as Officer Fondulac
as Chief of Police
as Foreman
as Sal Borolo
as Capt. Necker
as Ralphie
as Coach Elam
as Tom Beller
as Norman
as Kranix (voice)
as Roscoe
as Lou
as Ray Arcel
as Mr. Pegem
as Mercer Hawthorne
as Bart Klapper
as Jerry Walsh
as Mike, Missing Persons
as Mike, Missing Persons (uncredited)
as Ed Maloney
as Mickey Stern
as Coach
as Dan Cobbin
as Det. Bitterman
as Robert Melton
as Art Eastland
as Willie Lambert
as Zako
as Dr. Putman
as Pete
as Lt. Al DeNisco
as Les Hollister
as Max Machon
as Senator Orloff
as Coach Alvin Parks
as McPherson
as Ralph
as Louis Fluellen
as P. J. Wilkes
as Jake Barnett
as Professor Frank Heflin
as Coach Leroy Fedders
as Barney
as Al Cassidy
as Capt. Parker
as Doc Potter
as Roland Eddy
as Foster
as Aquaman (voice)
as Horrible Hank Hopkins
as Katzen
as Policeman
as Businessman
as Sheriff Crossman
as Sgt. Dan Healy
as Pete Dilworth
as Mitchell
as Randy Baine
as Henry Grover
as Sheriff Glenn
as Major Truman Landon
as Benjamin Marsh
as Carl
as The Great Gregory - Balloonist
as Mitch Burnett
as Paul
as Barry
as Bernie
as Guthrie
as Herbert Hupgrove
as MP Lieutenant
as Parker
as Sgt. Hardwick
as Charley Baker
as Cameron
as Warren
as Sergeant Schmidtmer
as Travers
as Marshak
as Medic
as Henchman #1
as Pat
as Andy Chadakis
as Norman Frome
as Worth
as Sergeant Krebs
as Ben Fancher
as Artie Dixon
as Jeff Bowden
as Bully at the Gym
as John Screaming Eagle
as Kay (voice)
as Football Player
as Broken Mouth
as Detective Harris
as Mark Hodges
as Carlton Owens
as Pfc. Cooper
as Pvt. Buford
as Frank Donelli
as Barney Haines
as Bo Wetzel
as Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
as Bernie (uncredited)
as Fred Jackson
as Sam Russo
as Tom Strongbow
as Hank
as Devil
as Barry Carlton
as John Henry Whitmore
as Teller
as Rene
as Charley - Townsman
as Duff
as Ryan
as Water Dept. Worker
as Darrel Reed
as Ben Regan
as Frank Fallom
as Purlie Loftus
as Deke Franklin
as Berber
as Amos Potter
as Tom Hart
as Johnny Ringo
as Black Cloud
as Man with iron bar
Producer
as Producer's Assistant