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 Bi
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.
Born
Sep 13, 1924
Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Died
Jul 27, 2012
Known For
Acting
Movies
62 acting
1 crew
Popularity
0.8
Known For
Back to the Future
1985
as Lou
They Live
1988
as Foreman
K-PAX
2001
as Babbling Man
The Sword in the Stone
1963
as Kay (voice)
Patch Adams
1998
as Truck Driver
The Transformers: The Movie
1986
as Kranix (voice)
Tora! Tora! Tora!
1970
as Major Truman Landon
Ed Wood
1994
as Cameraman Bill
The Nutty Professor
1963
as Football Player
Victor/Victoria
1982
as Man in Hotel with Shoes (uncredited)
Add to Watchlist
Movie will be added to your watchlist