Norman Alden
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Sword in the Stone
as Kay (voice) 1963
Patch Adams
as Truck Driver 1998
They Live
as Foreman 1988
K-PAX
as Babbling Man 2001
Ed Wood
as Cameraman Bill 1994
Tora! Tora! Tora!
as Major Truman Landon 1970
The Transformers: The Movie
as Kranix (voice) 1986
The Nutty Professor
as Football Player 1963
Victor/Victoria
as Man in Hotel with Shoes (uncredited) 1982
Man's Favorite Sport?
as John Screaming Eagle 1964
Ben
as Policeman 1972
Cutting Class
as Officer Fondulac 1989
The Devil's Brigade
as MP Lieutenant 1968
The Wild Angels
as Medic 1966
The Patsy
as Bully at the Gym 1964
Semi-Tough
as Coach Alvin Parks 1977