Biography
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 appearance in 1957 on The 20th Century Fox Hour. Alden continued to work steadily until his retirement in 2006.
Acted in 175
2000s
- 2002
Night of the Wolf
Carl Casey
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force
Bartender
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders
Chief of Police
- 1988
Man Against the Mob
Capt. Necker
- 1987
Off the Mark
Coach Elam
Destination: America
Tom Beller
- 1986
Sunday Drive
Norman
- 1985
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story
Ray Arcel
California Girls
Mr. Pegem
- 1984
- 1983
The Rousters
Jackson Cobb · 13 episodes
- 1982
Desperate Lives
Coach
- 1981
Foul Play
TV
- 1980
Back to the Planet of the Apes
Zako
Enos
TV
Cloud Dancer
Dr. Putman
Flamingo Road
Pete
Stone
TV
1970s
- 1979
California Fever
TV
Samurai
Lt. Al DeNisco
- 1978
Ring of Passion
Max Machon
- 1977
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
TV
Young Dan'l Boone
TV
Hunter
TV
- 1976
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl
Professor Frank Heflin · 16 episodes
- 1975
- 1974
Terror on the 40th Floor
Capt. Parker
Devlin
TV
- 1973
- 1972
Kung Fu
Sheriff Crossman · 1 episode
Stand Up and Be Counted
Businessman
- 1971
Cannon
Mitchell
- 1970
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Sheriff Glenn
1960s
- 1969
The Pigeon
Carl
To Rome with Love
TV
All the Loving Couples
Mitch Burnett
- 1968
Killers Three
Guthrie
Chubasco
Frenchy
- 1967
The Danny Thomas Hour
Marshak · 1 episode
Good Times
Warren
First to Fight
Sergeant Schmidtmer
Rango
TV
- 1966
Run, Buddy, Run
TV
- 1965
Red Line 7000
Pat
Andy
Andy Chadakis
- 1964
The Cara Williams Show
TV
The Patsy
Bully at the Gym
Bedtime Story
Dubin
Man's Favorite Sport?
John Screaming Eagle
- 1963
Temple Houston
Carlton Owens · 1 episode
- 1962
Saints and Sinners
Frank Donelli · 1 episode
- 1961
Everglades
TV
Secret of Deep Harbor
Barney Haines
Portrait of a Mobster
Bo Wetzel
Operation Bottleneck
Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
- 1960
The Walking Target
Sam Russo
1950s
- 1959
Philip Marlowe
TV
- 1958
Man with a Camera
TV
The Power of the Resurrection
Gate Guard
- 1957
Panic!
Garage Attendant · 2 episodes
- 1955
- 1954
- 1950
Produced 1
1970s
- 1972
Two for the Money
Producer's Assistant
Appearances1
2000s
- 2009
Looking Back to the Future
Self