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.
Cameraman Bill (uncredited)
Film 1994
Norman
Film 1986
Mitch Burnett
Film 1969
Sheriff Glenn
Film 1970
Sam Russo
Film 1960
Self
Film 2009
Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
Film 1961
Horrible Hank Hopkins
Film 1972
Pete Dilworth
Film 1971
Barney Haines
Film 1961
Bo Wetzel
Film 1961
Mitchell
Film 1971
Tom Beller
Film 1987
Pat
Film 1965
Warren
Film 1967
Sergeant Schmidtmer
Film 1967
Pete
Film 1980
Businessman
Film 1972
Coach Elam
Film 1987
Andy Chadakis
Film 1965
Guthrie
Film 1968
Himself
Film 2006
Mr. Pegem
Film 1985
Sal Borolo
Film 1988
Zako
Film 1980
Herbert Hupgrove
Film 1968
Ray Arcel
Film 1985
Policeman
Film 1972
Chief of Police
Film 1989
Lt. Al DeNisco
Film 1979
Bartender
Film 1989
Max Machon
Film 1978
Officer Fondulac
Film 1989
Major Truman Landon
Film 1970
Carl Casey
Film 2002
Capt. Parker
Film 1974
Katzen
Film 1972
Les Hollister
Film 1979
Capt. Necker
Film 1988
McPherson
Film 1977
MP Lieutenant
Film 1968
Carl
Film 1969
Coach
Film 1982
Truck Driver
Film 1998
Tv 1974
Det. Bitterman
Tv 1981
Mercer Hawthorne
Tv 1984
Tv 1976
Tv 1983
Tv 1966
Mark Hodges
Tv 1963
Fred Jackson
Tv 1961
Tv 1972
Tv 1979
Ed Maloney
Tv 1983
Tv 1960
Tv 1975
Tv 1979
Tv 1982
Tv 1976
Tv 1972
Tv 1996
Broken Mouth
Tv 1963
Tv 1983
Louis Fluellen
Tv 1976
Tv 1969
Sergeant Krebs
Tv 1965
Purlie Loftus
Tv 1955
Darrel Reed
Tv 1957
Professor Frank Heflin
Tv 1976
Dan Cobbin
Tv 1982
Pfc. Cooper
Tv 1962
Senator Orloff
Tv 1978
Tv 1971
Tv 1954
Tv 1977
Tv 1979
Tv 1958
Tv 1986
Frank Donelli
Tv 1962
Jerry Walsh
Tv 1984
Tv 1981
Water Dept. Worker
Tv 1957
Tv 1966
Tv 1961
Tv 1959
Tv 1958
Tv 1959
Randy Baine
Tv 1971
Tv 1969
Tv 1978
Tv 1959
Tv 1977
Tv 1977
Tv 1982
Tv 1957
Ben Regan
Tv 1957
Jeff Bowden
Tv 1965
Tv 1980
Tv 1954
Tv 1963
Tv 1961
Tv 1967
Al Cassidy
Tv 1975
Tv 1974
Tv 1964
Tv 1974
Ben Fancher
Tv 1965
Tv 1967
Tv 1981
Bernie (uncredited)
Tv 1961
Tv 1957
Tv 1980
Tv 1977
Tv 1977
Tv 1959
Tv 1975
Tv 1992
Barry Carlton
Tv 1959
Black Cloud
Tv 1954
Bart Klapper
Tv 1984
Mike, Missing Persons
Tv 1984
Pvt. Buford
Tv 1962
Man with iron bar
Tv 1950
John Henry Whitmore
Tv 1959
Deke Franklin
Tv 1955
Berber
Tv 1955
Amos Potter
Tv 1955
Tom Hart
Tv 1955
Sgt. Hardwick
Tv 1968
Carlton Owens
Tv 1963
Charley Baker
Tv 1968
Artie Dixon
Tv 1965
Robert Melton
Tv 1981
Benjamin Marsh
Tv 1970
Sheriff Crossman
Tv 1972
Mickey Stern
Tv 1983
Roland Eddy
Tv 1974
Marshak
Tv 1967
Tv 1987
P. J. Wilkes
Tv 1976
Jake Barnett
Tv 1976
Mike, Missing Persons (uncredited)
Tv 1984
Charley - Townsman
Tv 1958
Tv 1975
Henry Grover
Tv 1971
Frank Fallom
Tv 1955
Sgt. Dan Healy
Tv 1972
Art Eastland
Tv 1981