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Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Birthday: 1924-09-13 | Place of Birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2009
2002
Night of the Wolf

as    Carl Casey

1989
1989
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

as    Chief of Police

1988
Man Against the Mob

as    Capt. Necker

1988
Lady Mobster

as    Sal Borolo

1987
Off the Mark

as    Coach Elam

1986
Sunday Drive

as    Norman

1985
California Girls

as    Mr. Pegem

1983
The Rousters

as    Jackson Cobb

1982
Desperate Lives

as    Coach

1980
Cloud Dancer

as    Dr. Putman

1980
Borderline

as    Willie Lambert

1980
1979
No Other Love

as    Les Hollister

1978
Ring of Passion

as    Max Machon

1977
1976
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

as    Professor Frank Heflin

1975
Fay

as    Al Cassidy

1974
Cry Panic

as    Doc Potter