Norman Alden
Acting
🎂 1924-09-13
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.
Cast credits(197)
Tom Strongbow
1960
Hank
1960
Johnny Ringo
1955
Louis Fluellen
1976
P. J. Wilkes
1976
Jake Barnett
1976
1971
1954
Water Dept. Worker
1957
Man with iron bar
1950
Senator Orloff
1978
1979
Henry Grover
1971
Ed Maloney
1983
Mickey Stern
1983
Sergeant Krebs
1965
Paul
1969
Barry
1969
Bernie
1969
Duff
1958
1996
Cameron
1968
Mark Hodges
1963
Bernie (uncredited)
1961
Teller
1959
1967
Travers
1967
Lou Griswold
1967
1987
Coach Leroy Fedders
1976
Ryan
1958
Mercer Hawthorne
1984
Bart Klapper
1984
1977
Mr. Platt
1995
1976
Timmer
1973
Norman Frome
1965
Worth
1965
Frank Fallom
1955
1969
Detective Harris
1963
1967
Roland Eddy
1974
Foster
1973
Darrel Reed
1957
Det. Bitterman
1981
Pfc. Cooper
1962
Pvt. Buford
1962
1968
Parker
1968
Russ Barry
1968
1983
1961
1986
1958
Jeff Bowden
1965
1977
Jerry Walsh
1984
Mike, Missing Persons
1984
Mike, Missing Persons (uncredited)
1984
1979
1978
1981
1982
Barney
1975
Ralph
1977
1982
Sheriff Tim Keeler
1982
1959
1975
1975
Henchman #1
1966
1972
Sgt. Dan Healy
1972
Fred Jackson
1961
1957
1959
Devil
1959
1966
Randy Baine
1971
1972
1974
Marshak
1967
1976
Rene
1958
Benjamin Marsh
1970
Carlton Owens
1963
1981
1959
1959
1958
Roscoe
1986
Ralphie
1988
1961
1975
Ben Fancher
1965
Artie Dixon
1965
Sgt. Hardwick
1968
Charley Baker
1968
1957
Art Eastland
1981
1969
1974
1964
Frank Donelli
1962
1977
1974
Ben Regan
1957
1959
1963
Broken Mouth
1963
1960
1954
Black Cloud
1954
Barry Carlton
1959
John Henry Whitmore
1959
Norman
1954
Al Cassidy
1975
Lou
1985
Charley - Townsman
1958
Purlie Loftus
1955
Deke Franklin
1955
Berber
1955
Amos Potter
1955
Tom Hart
1955
Robert Melton
1981
1967
1973
Aquaman (voice)
1973
Professor Frank Heflin
1976
Dan Cobbin
1982
1966
1977
1980
1983
Foreman
1988
Kay (voice)
1963
1992
Truck Driver
1998
Kranix (voice)
1986
1979
Sheriff Crossman
1972
Major Truman Landon
1970
Cameraman Bill
1994
Policeman
1972
1980
Officer Fondulac
1989
Bully at the Gym
1964
Football Player
1963
MP Lieutenant
1968
John Screaming Eagle
1964
1977
Pat
1965
Doc Potter
1974
Sal Borolo
1988
Self
2009
Willie Lambert
1980
McPherson
1977
Coach Alvin Parks
1977
Horrible Hank Hopkins
1972
Sergeant Schmidtmer
1967
Pete Dilworth
1971
Medic
1966
Lt. Al DeNisco
1979
Mitch Burnett
1969
Zako
1980
The Great Gregory - Balloonist
1969
Les Hollister
1979
Coach
1982
Guthrie
1968
Himself
2006
Warren
1967
Coach Elam
1987
Businessman
1972
Katzen
1972
Mr. Pegem
1985
Mitchell
1971
Carl
1969
Sheriff Glenn
1970
Sam Russo
1960
Dr. Putman
1980
Capt. Necker
1988
Carl Casey
2002
Chief of Police
1989
Tom Beller
1987
Norman
1986
Ray Arcel
1985
Pete
1980
Bartender
1989
Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
1961
Barney Haines
1961
Bo Wetzel
1961
Max Machon
1978
Capt. Parker
1974
Herbert Hupgrove
1968
Andy Chadakis
1965
