Norman Alden

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

202

Gender

Male

Birthday

1924-09-13

Day of death

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

  • Perry Mason

    Perry Mason

  • JAG

    JAG

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Dallas

    Dallas

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Batman

    Batman

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • Lassie

    Lassie

  • The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

  • Back to the Future

    Back to the Future

  • Falcon Crest

    Falcon Crest

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • Quincy, M.E.

    Quincy, M.E.

  • The Rockford Files

    The Rockford Files

  • The Rifleman

    The Rifleman

  • Hawaii Five-O

    Hawaii Five-O

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • The Big Valley

    The Big Valley

  • Leave It to Beaver

    Leave It to Beaver

  • Hogan's Heroes

    Hogan's Heroes

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • My Three Sons

    My Three Sons

  • Alice

    Alice

  • The Facts of Life

    The Facts of Life

  • The Fall Guy

    The Fall Guy

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Cannon

    Cannon

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Dr. Kildare

    Dr. Kildare

  • Medical Center

    Medical Center

  • One Day at a Time

    One Day at a Time

  • Starsky & Hutch

    Starsky & Hutch

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • Switch

    Switch

  • The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

  • Lawman

    Lawman

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • Eight Is Enough

    Eight Is Enough

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • Vega$

    Vega$

  • Cagney & Lacey

    Cagney & Lacey

  • Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

    Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

  • Trapper John, M.D.

    Trapper John, M.D.

  • The Rookies

    The Rookies

  • Hardcastle and McCormick

    Hardcastle and McCormick

  • Family Affair

    Family Affair

  • The Texan

    The Texan

  • Super Friends

    Super Friends

  • Super Friends

    Super Friends

  • 77 Sunset Strip

    77 Sunset Strip

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Streets of San Francisco

    The Streets of San Francisco

  • The Streets of San Francisco

    The Streets of San Francisco

  • McMillan & Wife

    McMillan & Wife

  • My Favorite Martian

    My Favorite Martian

  • Honey West

    Honey West

  • Honey West

    Honey West

  • Sledge Hammer!

    Sledge Hammer!

  • The Mod Squad

    The Mod Squad

  • The Mod Squad

    The Mod Squad

  • The Mod Squad

    The Mod Squad

  • The Guns of Will Sonnett

    The Guns of Will Sonnett

  • The Sword in the Stone

    The Sword in the Stone

  • The Transformers: The Movie

    The Transformers: The Movie

  • The 20th Century Fox Hour

    The 20th Century Fox Hour

  • Bedtime Story

    Bedtime Story

  • Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

  • The Hogan Family

    The Hogan Family

  • Andy

    Andy

  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

    Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

  • Silver Spoons

    Silver Spoons

  • Cain's Hundred

    Cain's Hundred

  • They Live

    They Live

  • Borderline

    Borderline

  • Tracey Takes On...

    Tracey Takes On...

  • The Manhunter

    The Manhunter

  • Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

    Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

  • Tora! Tora! Tora!

    Tora! Tora! Tora!

  • Mr. Lucky

    Mr. Lucky

  • Mr. Lucky

    Mr. Lucky

  • Operation Bottleneck

    Operation Bottleneck

  • Lady Mobster

    Lady Mobster

  • Ed Wood

    Ed Wood

  • Webster

    Webster

  • The Thin Man

    The Thin Man

  • Chubasco

    Chubasco

  • Planet of the Apes

    Planet of the Apes

  • TV 101

    TV 101

  • Dan August

    Dan August

  • K-PAX

    K-PAX

  • Bronk

    Bronk

  • Killers Three

    Killers Three

  • Patch Adams

    Patch Adams

  • Ben

    Ben

  • Desperate Lives

    Desperate Lives

  • Semi-Tough

    Semi-Tough

  • Sunday Drive

    Sunday Drive

  • The Trackers

    The Trackers

  • The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

    The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

  • The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

    The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

  • The Nutty Professor

    The Nutty Professor

  • Bodies of Evidence

    Bodies of Evidence

  • The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters

    The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters

  • Good Times

    Good Times

  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

    What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

  • Cloud Dancer

    Cloud Dancer

  • All the Loving Couples

    All the Loving Couples

  • Victor/Victoria

    Victor/Victoria

  • The Power of the Resurrection

    The Power of the Resurrection

  • The Patsy

    The Patsy

  • The Dakotas

    The Dakotas

  • Code Red

    Code Red

  • The Devil's Brigade

    The Devil's Brigade

  • The Lawless Years

    The Lawless Years

  • Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

    Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

  • Saints and Sinners

    Saints and Sinners

  • Everglades

    Everglades

  • Man with a Camera

    Man with a Camera

  • Hennesey

    Hennesey

  • Temple Houston

    Temple Houston

  • Nero Wolfe

    Nero Wolfe

  • To Rome with Love

    To Rome with Love

  • Panic!

    Panic!

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • The All-New Super Friends Hour

    The All-New Super Friends Hour

  • Kansas City Bomber

    Kansas City Bomber

  • Rango

    Rango

  • Fever Heat

    Fever Heat

  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    The Wonderful World of Disney

  • Enos

    Enos

  • First to Fight

    First to Fight

  • The Great Bank Robbery

    The Great Bank Robbery

  • Red Line 7000

    Red Line 7000

  • California Fever

    California Fever

  • Back to the Planet of the Apes

    Back to the Planet of the Apes

  • Philip Marlowe

    Philip Marlowe

  • The Wild Angels

    The Wild Angels

  • Where Does It Hurt?

    Where Does It Hurt?

  • The Danny Thomas Hour

    The Danny Thomas Hour

  • Man's Favorite Sport?

    Man's Favorite Sport?

  • Terror on the 40th Floor

    Terror on the 40th Floor

  • Not for Hire

    Not for Hire

  • The Cara Williams Show

    The Cara Williams Show

  • Man Against the Mob

    Man Against the Mob

  • Stand Up and Be Counted

    Stand Up and Be Counted

  • Looking Back to the Future

    Looking Back to the Future

  • Run, Buddy, Run

    Run, Buddy, Run

  • The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

    The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

  • The Walking Target

    The Walking Target

  • Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

    Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

  • Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force

    Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force

  • Samurai

    Samurai

  • I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

    I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

  • Stone

    Stone

  • Portrait of a Mobster

    Portrait of a Mobster

  • Off the Mark

    Off the Mark

  • Devlin

    Devlin

  • Ring of Passion

    Ring of Passion

  • Night of the Wolf

    Night of the Wolf

  • Young Dan'l Boone

    Young Dan'l Boone

  • Fay

    Fay

  • Cutting Class

    Cutting Class

  • Kung Fu

    Kung Fu

  • The Pigeon

    The Pigeon

  • Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story

    Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story

  • Secret of Deep Harbor

    Secret of Deep Harbor

  • California Girls

    California Girls

  • Cannon

    Cannon

  • No Other Love

    No Other Love

  • Flamingo Road

    Flamingo Road

  • Cry Panic

    Cry Panic

  • Looking Back at the Future

    Looking Back at the Future

  • Destination: America

    Destination: America