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