
Norman Alden
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.
Filmografi
Back to the Future1985 · Lou
The Transformers: The Movie1986 · Kranix (voice)
They Live1988 · Foreman
The Sword in the Stone1963 · Kay (voice)
Patch Adams1998 · Truck Driver
K-PAX2001 · Babbling Man
Victor/Victoria1982 · Man in Hotel with Shoes (uncredited)
Tora! Tora! Tora!1970 · Major Truman Landon
Ed Wood1994 · Cameraman Bill
Borderline1980 · Willie Lambert
The Nutty Professor1963 · Football Player
Killers Three1968 · Guthrie
The Devil's Brigade1968 · MP Lieutenant
Man's Favorite Sport?1964 · John Screaming Eagle
Ben1972 · Policeman
Portrait of a Mobster1961 · Bo Wetzel
Where Does It Hurt?1972 · Katzen
Semi-Tough1977 · Coach Alvin Parks
The Wild Angels1966 · Medic
The Patsy1964 · Bully at the Gym
Cutting Class1989 · Officer Fondulac
Ring of Passion1978 · Max Machon
George Buck Flower
Frances Lee McCain
Christopher Lloyd
Jeff Bridges
Robin Williams
Alan Tudyk
Kevin Spacey
Aaron Paul
Michael J. Fox
Frank Welker
Bob Gunton
Ryan Hurst