Norman Alden

Norman Alden born Norman Adelberg on September 13 1924 was an American character actor who entertained audiences for nearly 50 years with his diverse and memorable performances Standing at a height of 5 feet 11 inches 180m he possessed a presence that could be both commanding and warm depending on the role Alden discovered his passion for acting while attending Texas Christian University where he participated in oncampus theater productions After serving in the United States Army during World War II he pursued a career in acting landing his first television appearance in 1957 on The 20th Century Fox Hour Throughout his career Alden amassed an impressive filmography appearing in dozens of television shows and films He became known for a wide range of roles showcasing his versatility and adaptability Some of his most notable performances include Kranix and Arblus in The Transformers The Movie 1986 Dr Linstrom in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden 1977 the voice of Kay in The Sword in the Stone 1963 and guest appearances in popular shows like Gunsmoke Perry Mason and The Twilight Zone Alden continued to work steadily until his retirement in 2006 He left behind a legacy of diverse and memorable performances proving his talent as a true character actor