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Norman Alden

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1924-09-13

Day of Death

2012-07-27

Place of Birth

Forth Worth, Texas, USA

Norman Alden

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.

Filmography (62)

⭐ 7.3 Role: Self

Looking Back to the Future

2009
No Image
⭐ 7.4 Role: Himself

Looking Back at the Future

2006
⭐ 6.0 Role: Carl Casey

Night of the Wolf

2002
⭐ 7.2 Role: Babbling Man

K-PAX

2001
⭐ 7.3 Role: Truck Driver

Patch Adams

1998
⭐ 7.5 Role: Cameraman Bill

Ed Wood

1994
⭐ 3.3 Role: Bartender

Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force

1989
⭐ 5.1 Role: Officer Fondulac

Cutting Class

1989
⭐ 7.0 Role: Chief of Police

Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders

1989
⭐ 7.3 Role: Foreman

They Live

1988
⭐ 4.9 Role: Sal Borolo

Lady Mobster

1988
⭐ 9.0 Role: Capt. Necker

Man Against the Mob

1988
⭐ 3.9 Role: Coach Elam

Off the Mark

1987
⭐ 0 Role: Tom Beller

Destination: America

1987
⭐ 10.0 Role: Norman

Sunday Drive

1986