Norman Alden
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1924
- Died
- July 27, 2012
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Looking Back to the Future 2009
as Self
- Looking Back at the Future
Looking Back at the Future 2006
as Himself
Night of the Wolf 2002
as Carl Casey
K-PAX 2001
as Babbling Man
Patch Adams 1998
as Truck Driver
Ed Wood 1994
as Cameraman Bill
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force 1989
as Bartender
Cutting Class 1989
as Officer Fondulac
Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders 1989
as Chief of Police
They Live 1988
as Foreman
Lady Mobster 1988
as Sal Borolo
Man Against the Mob 1988
as Capt. Necker
Off the Mark 1987
as Coach Elam
Destination: America 1987
as Tom Beller
Sunday Drive 1986
as Norman
The Transformers: The Movie 1986
as Kranix (voice)
Back to the Future 1985
as Lou
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story 1985
as Ray Arcel
California Girls 1985
as Mr. Pegem
Victor/Victoria 1982
as Man in Hotel with Shoes (uncredited)
Desperate Lives 1982
as Coach
Borderline 1980
as Willie Lambert
Back to the Planet of the Apes 1980
as Zako
Cloud Dancer 1980
as Dr. Putman
Flamingo Road 1980
as Pete
Samurai 1979
as Lt. Al DeNisco
No Other Love 1979
as Les Hollister
Ring of Passion 1978
as Max Machon
Semi-Tough 1977
as Coach Alvin Parks
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden 1977
as McPherson
Terror on the 40th Floor 1974
as Capt. Parker
Cry Panic 1974
as Doc Potter
Kansas City Bomber 1972
as Horrible Hank Hopkins
Where Does It Hurt? 1972
as Katzen
Ben 1972
as Policeman
Stand Up and Be Counted 1972
as Businessman
Two for the Money 1972
Producer's Assistant
The Trackers 1971
as Pete Dilworth
Cannon 1971
as Mitchell
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children 1970
as Sheriff Glenn
Tora! Tora! Tora! 1970
as Major Truman Landon
The Pigeon 1969
as Carl
The Great Bank Robbery 1969
as The Great Gregory - Balloonist
All the Loving Couples 1969
as Mitch Burnett
Killers Three 1968
as Guthrie
The Devil's Brigade 1968
as MP Lieutenant
- Fever Heat
Fever Heat 1968
as Herbert Hupgrove
Chubasco 1968
as Frenchy
Good Times 1967
as Warren
First to Fight 1967
as Sergeant Schmidtmer
The Wild Angels 1966
as Medic
Red Line 7000 1965
as Pat
Andy 1965
as Andy Chadakis
The Patsy 1964
as Bully at the Gym
Bedtime Story 1964
as Dubin
Man's Favorite Sport? 1964
as John Screaming Eagle
The Sword in the Stone 1963
as Kay (voice)
The Nutty Professor 1963
as Football Player
Secret of Deep Harbor 1961
as Barney Haines
Portrait of a Mobster 1961
as Bo Wetzel
Operation Bottleneck 1961
as Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
The Walking Target 1960
as Sam Russo
The Power of the Resurrection 1958
as Gate Guard
Credits from TMDB.