Norman Alden

About

Norman Alden (né Adelberg; September 13, 1924 – July 27, 2012) was an American character actor. His career lasted nearly 50 years, including many diverse and memorable performances. Some of his notable roles include the voice of Sir Kay in The Sword in the Stone (1963), Dr. Linstrom in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977), diner owner Lou in Back to the Future (1985), the voice of Kranix in The Transformers: The Movie (1986), the construction foreman in They Live (1988), and cameraman Bill in Ed Wood (1994). Alden also made numerous guest appearances in popular shows like Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, and The Twilight Zone. Alden first 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, making his first television...

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JAGSeries • 1995The Love BoatSeries • 1977Perry MasonSeries • 1957RugratsSeries • 1991BonanzaSeries • 1959DallasSeries • 1978Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984LassieSeries • 1954Falcon CrestSeries • 1981The Andy Griffith ShowSeries • 1960Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969The Rockford FilesSeries • 1974Love, American StyleSeries • 1969Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981The A-TeamSeries • 1983MannixSeries • 1967Adam-12Series • 1968Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976BatmanSeries • 1966Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976Combat!Series • 196221 Jump StreetSeries • 1987Dr. KildareSeries • 1961Hogan's HeroesSeries • 1965