Norman Alden
Acting
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.
Born: September 13, 1924
Place of Birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Known For
Tracey Takes On...
Tracey Takes On... is a sketch comedy series starring actress Tracey Ullman. The show ran for four seasons on HBO and was commissioned after the success of the comedy special Tracey Ullman Takes on New York (1993). Each episode focuses on a specific subject which Ullman and her cast of characters take on through a series of sketches and monologues.
Everglades
The Everglades is an American crime-adventure television series that aired in first-run syndication for one season from 1961–62 and in reruns. Ron Hayes starred as Constable Lincoln Vail, a law enforcement officer of the fictional Everglades County Patrol who traveled the Florida Everglades in an airboat, a vehicle which was often the focus of the program. Hayes, a northern California actor and stuntman, was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. Gordon Casell appeared in five of the 38 half-hour episodes as Chief Anderson, Vail's superior. Steve Brodie made three appearances as Captain Andy Benson; Dan Chandler was twice cast as Vail's sidekick, airboat guide Pete Hammond. Future film star Burt Reynolds appeared twice in the role of Lew Johnson and once as Trask. Guest stars included R.G. Armstrong, Victor Buono, Roger C. Carmel, Paul Carr, Jack Cassidy, Lonny Chapman, John Doucette, Penny Edwards, Frank Ferguson, Luke Halpin, Douglas Kennedy, Robert Knapp, Paul Lambert, Tyler McVey, Mala Powers, Chris Robinson, Johnny Seven, Ray Teal, Bill Travers, and Dawn Wells. The show was produced by Ivan Tors and distributed by Ziv-United Artists.
Back to the Future
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
Andy
The story of a mentally handicapped middle-aged man and how he, and his elderly parents who must take care of him, manage to get along in New York City.
Hunter
Global espionage with an American agent and his sexy partner.
Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.
First to Fight
Jack is the sole survivor of a Japanese attack on his squad at Guadalcanal. Because of his heroism and the fact that he is still alive, he becomes a Medal of Honor hero. He returns to train new recruits for the Marines and falls for a girl named Peggy. When training and marriage leave him with an empty feeling, he decides on a transfer back to the front lines. Soon he will find that marriage and life will change his outlook on the grueling battles that lie ahead.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
The Jack Benny Program
Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.
Filmography
as Self
as Carl Casey
as Babbling Man
as Truck Driver
as Mr. Platt
as Cameraman Bill
as Bartender
as Officer Fondulac
as Chief of Police
as Ralphie
as Foreman
as Sal Borolo
as Capt. Necker
as Coach Elam
as Tom Beller
as Norman
as Roscoe
as Kranix (voice)
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 Jackson Cobb
as Ed Maloney
as Mickey Stern
as Sheriff Tim Keeler
as Man in Hotel with Shoes (uncredited)
as Dan Cobbin
as Coach
as Det. Bitterman
as Robert Melton
as Art Eastland
as Willie Lambert
as Dr. Putman
as Pete
as Lt. Al DeNisco
as Les Hollister
as Senator Orloff
as Max Machon
as Coach Alvin Parks
as Ralph
as McPherson
as Louis Fluellen
as P. J. Wilkes
as Jake Barnett
as Professor Frank Heflin
as Coach Leroy Fedders
as Barney
as Capt. Parker
as Roland Eddy
as Doc Potter
as Foster
as Aquaman (voice)
as Timmer
as Sheriff Crossman
as Sgt. Dan Healy
as Horrible Hank Hopkins
as Katzen
as Policeman
as Businessman
as Pete Dilworth
as Randy Baine
as Henry Grover
as Mitchell
as Sheriff Glenn
as Benjamin Marsh
as Major Truman Landon
as Carl
as Paul
as Barry
as Bernie
as The Great Gregory - Balloonist
as Mitch Burnett
as Guthrie
as Parker
as Russ Barry
as Sgt. John Hardwick
as Charley Baker
as Cameron
as MP Lieutenant
as Frenchy
as Travers
as Lou Griswold
as Marshak
as Warren
as Sergeant Schmidtmer
as Medic
as Henchman #1
as Pat
as Norman Frome
as Worth
as Sergeant Krebs
as Ben Fancher
as Artie Dixon
as Jeff Bowden
as Andy Chadakis
as Bully at the Gym
as Dubin
as John Screaming Eagle
as Kay (voice)
as Detective Harris
as Broken Mouth
as Mark Hodges
as Carlton Owens
as Football Player
as Pfc. Cooper
as Pvt. Buford
as Frank Donelli
as Bernie (uncredited)
as Fred Jackson
as Barney Haines
as Bo Wetzel
as Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
as Tom Strongbow
as Hank
as Sam Russo
as Mitch
as Devil
as Barry Carlton
as John Henry Whitmore
as Seaman Herman Pulaski
as Teller
as Rene
as Charley - Townsman
as Duff
as Ryan
as Gate Guard
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 Norman
as Black Cloud
as Man with iron bar