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Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Actor · born 13 September 1924 · 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.

Where to start: Back to the Future (1985).

As actor 61

TV shows 50

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Norman Alden movie?

By viewer score, Back to the Future (1985) at 8.3/10.

What are Norman Alden’s most popular movies?

Back to the Future, The Sword in the Stone, They Live.

How many movies has Norman Alden made?

61 films on TMDB, 61 as actor.

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