Norman Alden
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1924-09-13 – 2012-07-27
Place of birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
Ed Wood
1994Cameraman Bill
Sunday Drive
1986Norman
The Transformers: The Movie
1986Kranix (voice)
Borderline
1980Willie Lambert
The Sword in the Stone
1963Kay (voice)
The Wild Angels
1966Medic
Man's Favorite Sport?
1964John Screaming Eagle
The Nutty Professor
1963Football Player
All the Loving Couples
1969Mitch Burnett
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
1970Sheriff Glenn
The Walking Target
1960Sam Russo
Looking Back to the Future
2009Self
Kansas City Bomber
1972Horrible Hank Hopkins
The Trackers
1971Pete Dilworth
Operation Bottleneck
1961Cpl. Lester 'Merc' Davenport
Back to the Future
1985Lou
Secret of Deep Harbor
1961Barney Haines
Portrait of a Mobster
1961Bo Wetzel
Cloud Dancer
1980Dr. Putman