Norman Alden

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

197

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

  • Bonanza

    Bonanza

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • The Andy Griffith Show

    The Andy Griffith Show

  • JAG

    JAG

  • Perry Mason

    Perry Mason

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Starsky & Hutch

    Starsky & Hutch

  • Dallas

    Dallas

  • The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • Adam-12

    Adam-12

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • The A-Team

    The A-Team

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Mannix

    Mannix

  • Batman

    Batman

  • Quincy, M.E.

    Quincy, M.E.

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • Hawaii Five-O

    Hawaii Five-O

  • Lassie

    Lassie

  • Falcon Crest

    Falcon Crest

  • The Rockford Files

    The Rockford Files

  • My Three Sons

    My Three Sons

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Rifleman

    The Rifleman

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • Back to the Future

    Back to the Future

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Charlie's Angels

    Charlie's Angels

  • Trapper John, M.D.

    Trapper John, M.D.

  • Hogan's Heroes

    Hogan's Heroes

  • The Big Valley

    The Big Valley

  • Dr. Kildare

    Dr. Kildare

  • Alice

    Alice

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • Matt Houston

    Matt Houston

  • Leave It to Beaver

    Leave It to Beaver

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • Combat!

    Combat!

  • The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

  • The Facts of Life

    The Facts of Life

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The F.B.I.

    The F.B.I.

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • The Untouchables

    The Untouchables

  • Cannon

    Cannon

  • Barnaby Jones

    Barnaby Jones

  • Lawman

    Lawman

  • Burke's Law

    Burke's Law

  • Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

    Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • Medical Center

    Medical Center

  • The Rookies

    The Rookies

  • Cagney & Lacey

    Cagney & Lacey

  • Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

    Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

  • The Fall Guy

    The Fall Guy

  • Kojak

    Kojak

  • Family Affair

    Family Affair

  • 77 Sunset Strip

    77 Sunset Strip

  • One Day at a Time

    One Day at a Time

  • The 20th Century Fox Hour

    The 20th Century Fox Hour

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

  • Switch

    Switch

  • Hardcastle and McCormick

    Hardcastle and McCormick

  • Eight Is Enough

    Eight Is Enough

  • The Streets of San Francisco

    The Streets of San Francisco

  • The Streets of San Francisco

    The Streets of San Francisco

  • The Texan

    The Texan

  • Vega$

    Vega$

  • Richard Diamond, Private Detective

    Richard Diamond, Private Detective

  • Super Friends

    Super Friends

  • Super Friends

    Super Friends

  • McMillan & Wife

    McMillan & Wife

  • The Sword in the Stone

    The Sword in the Stone

  • The Hogan Family

    The Hogan Family

  • My Favorite Martian

    My Favorite Martian

  • The Guns of Will Sonnett

    The Guns of Will Sonnett

  • The Mod Squad

    The Mod Squad

  • The Mod Squad

    The Mod Squad

  • The Mod Squad

    The Mod Squad

  • Honey West

    Honey West

  • Honey West

    Honey West

  • Dan August

    Dan August

  • The Thin Man

    The Thin Man

  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

    Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

  • Sledge Hammer!

    Sledge Hammer!

  • The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

    The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

  • The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

    The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin

  • Tracey Takes On...

    Tracey Takes On...

  • Silver Spoons

    Silver Spoons

  • Patch Adams

    Patch Adams

  • Hennesey

    Hennesey

  • Cain's Hundred

    Cain's Hundred

  • They Live

    They Live

  • Webster

    Webster

  • Mr. Lucky

    Mr. Lucky

  • Mr. Lucky

    Mr. Lucky

  • The Dakotas

    The Dakotas

  • Cutting Class

    Cutting Class

  • Tora! Tora! Tora!

    Tora! Tora! Tora!

  • Planet of the Apes

    Planet of the Apes

  • The Manhunter

    The Manhunter

  • TV 101

    TV 101

  • Bronk

    Bronk

  • The Lawless Years

    The Lawless Years

  • Panic!

    Panic!

  • The All-New Super Friends Hour

    The All-New Super Friends Hour

  • Ed Wood

    Ed Wood

  • The Nutty Professor

    The Nutty Professor

  • The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

    The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

  • The Transformers: The Movie

    The Transformers: The Movie

  • To Rome with Love

    To Rome with Love

  • Nero Wolfe

    Nero Wolfe

  • Enos

    Enos

  • Code Red

    Code Red

  • The Pigeon

    The Pigeon

  • The Wild Angels

    The Wild Angels

  • Temple Houston

    Temple Houston

  • Terror on the 40th Floor

    Terror on the 40th Floor

  • Saints and Sinners

    Saints and Sinners

  • The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters

    The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters

  • First to Fight

    First to Fight

  • Hunter

    Hunter

  • The Cara Williams Show

    The Cara Williams Show

  • Cannon

    Cannon

  • The Great Bank Robbery

    The Great Bank Robbery

  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

    What Really Happened to the Class of '65?

  • Samurai

    Samurai

  • Man with a Camera

    Man with a Camera

  • The Trackers

    The Trackers

  • The Danny Thomas Hour

    The Danny Thomas Hour

  • The Devil's Brigade

    The Devil's Brigade

  • Rango

    Rango

  • Philip Marlowe

    Philip Marlowe

  • Bodies of Evidence

    Bodies of Evidence

  • Not for Hire

    Not for Hire

  • Red Line 7000

    Red Line 7000

  • Fever Heat

    Fever Heat

  • Semi-Tough

    Semi-Tough

  • Everglades

    Everglades

  • Sunday Drive

    Sunday Drive

  • The Walking Target

    The Walking Target

  • Devlin

    Devlin

  • Cry Panic

    Cry Panic

  • Portrait of a Mobster

    Portrait of a Mobster

  • Operation Bottleneck

    Operation Bottleneck

  • California Fever

    California Fever

  • Where Does It Hurt?

    Where Does It Hurt?

  • Ben

    Ben

  • Man's Favorite Sport?

    Man's Favorite Sport?

  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    The Wonderful World of Disney

  • Andy

    Andy

  • Killers Three

    Killers Three

  • Night of the Wolf

    Night of the Wolf

  • Cloud Dancer

    Cloud Dancer

  • Borderline

    Borderline

  • Run, Buddy, Run

    Run, Buddy, Run

  • Off the Mark

    Off the Mark

  • Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

    Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

  • Stone

    Stone

  • Young Dan'l Boone

    Young Dan'l Boone

  • Kansas City Bomber

    Kansas City Bomber

  • Lady Mobster

    Lady Mobster

  • Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

    Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

  • Ring of Passion

    Ring of Passion

  • Good Times

    Good Times

  • The Patsy

    The Patsy

  • Fay

    Fay

  • No Other Love

    No Other Love

  • Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force

    Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force

  • I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

    I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

  • Man Against the Mob

    Man Against the Mob

  • Desperate Lives

    Desperate Lives

  • Looking Back to the Future

    Looking Back to the Future

  • Back to the Planet of the Apes

    Back to the Planet of the Apes

  • Kung Fu

    Kung Fu

  • All the Loving Couples

    All the Loving Couples

  • Stand Up and Be Counted

    Stand Up and Be Counted

  • Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story

    Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story

  • Destination: America

    Destination: America

  • California Girls

    California Girls

  • Secret of Deep Harbor

    Secret of Deep Harbor

  • Flamingo Road

    Flamingo Road

  • Looking Back at the Future

    Looking Back at the Future