Norman Alden
Norman Alden
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.
Filmografia ( 63 obras)
| Ano | Nota | Título | Personagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Looking Back to the Future | Self | |
| 2006 | Looking Back at the Future | Himself | |
| 2002 | Night of the Wolf | Carl Casey | |
| 2001 | K-PAX: O Caminho da Luz | Babbling Man | |
| 1998 | Patch Adams: O Amor é Contagioso | Truck Driver | |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Cameraman Bill | |
| 1989 | Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force | Bartender | |
| 1989 | Assassinato no Colégio | Officer Fondulac | |
| 1989 | Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders | Chief of Police | |
| 1988 | Eles Vivem | Foreman | |
| 1988 | A Dama de Ferro | Sal Borolo | |
| 1988 | Man Against the Mob | Capt. Necker | |
| 1987 | Off the Mark | Coach Elam | |
| 1987 | Destination: America | Tom Beller | |
| 1986 | Sunday Drive | Norman | |
| 1986 | Transformers - O Filme | Kranix (voice) | |
| 1985 | De Volta para o Futuro | Lou | |
| 1985 | Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story | Ray Arcel | |
| 1985 | Sonho da Califórnia | Mr. Pegem | |
| 1982 | Vítor ou Vitória? | Man in Hotel with Shoes (uncredited) | |
| 1982 | Vidas Desesperadas | Coach | |
| 1980 | A Fronteira | Willie Lambert | |
| 1980 | Back to the Planet of the Apes | Zako | |
| 1980 | Cloud Dancer | Dr. Putman | |
| 1980 | Flamingo Road | Pete | |
| 1979 | Samurai | Lt. Al DeNisco | |
| 1979 | No Other Love | Les Hollister | |
| 1978 | Ring of Passion | Max Machon | |
| 1977 | A Disputa dos Sexos | Coach Alvin Parks | |
| 1977 | I Never Promised You a Rose Garden | McPherson | |
| 1974 | Terror on the 40th Floor | Capt. Parker | |
| 1974 | Cry Panic | Doc Potter | |
| 1972 | Brutal Beleza | Horrible Hank Hopkins | |
| 1972 | Where Does It Hurt? | Katzen | |
| 1972 | Ben, O Rato Assassino | Policeman | |
| 1972 | Stand Up and Be Counted | Businessman | |
| 1972 | Two for the Money | Producer's Assistant | |
| 1971 | O Rastreador | Pete Dilworth | |
| 1971 | Cannon | Mitchell | |
| 1970 | The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children | Sheriff Glenn | |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Major Truman Landon | |
| 1969 | The Pigeon | Carl | |
| 1969 | The Great Bank Robbery | The Great Gregory - Balloonist | |
| 1969 | All the Loving Couples | Mitch Burnett | |
| 1968 | Killers Three | Guthrie | |
| 1968 | Fever Heat | Herbert Hupgrove | |
| 1968 | A Brigada do Diabo | MP Lieutenant | |
| 1968 | Chubasco | Frenchy | |
| 1967 | Good Times | Warren | |
| 1967 | First to Fight | Sergeant Schmidtmer | |
| 1966 | Anjos Selvagens | Medic | |
| 1965 | Faixa Vermelha 7000 | Pat | |
| 1965 | Andy | Andy Chadakis | |
| 1964 | O Otário | Bully at the Gym | |
| 1964 | Dois Farristas Irresistíveis | Dubin | |
| 1964 | O Esporte Favorito dos Homens | John Screaming Eagle | |
| 1963 | A Espada Era a Lei | Kay (voice) | |
| 1963 | O Professor Aloprado | Football Player | |
| 1961 | Secret of Deep Harbor | Barney Haines | |
| 1961 | Portrait of a Mobster | Bo Wetzel | |
| 1961 | Operation Bottleneck | Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport | |
| 1960 | The Walking Target | Sam Russo | |
| 1958 | The Power of the Resurrection | Gate Guard |
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