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Also known as Norman Adelberg

American actor (1924–2012)

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Top works

  • Forest development in cold climates
  • Field survey of growth and colonization of nonnative trees on mainland Alaska
  • Freezing resistance of tissues in the twig of Douglas-fir Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.)Franco)
  • Implications of research on lodgepole pine introduction in interior Alaska
  • Provisional tree seed zones and transfer guidelines for Alaska

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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…

Known for

  • Looking Back to the Future — Self2009
  • Looking Back at the Future — Himself2006
  • Night of the Wolf — Carl Casey2002
  • K-PAX — Babbling Man2001
  • Patch Adams — Truck Driver1998
  • Tracey Takes On...1996
  • JAG — Mr. Platt1995
  • Ed Wood — Cameraman Bill1994
  • Bodies of Evidence1992
  • Rugrats — Plastic Piggy (voice)1991

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Instance of
human
Given name
Norman
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Fort Worth
Place of death
Los Angeles
Occupation
actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Conflict
World War II
Image
1976 Press Photo Actor Norman Alden.jpg
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date of birth
1924-09-13
date of death
2012-07-27
cause of death
disease
start of work period
1957-00-00
writing language
English language
Commons category
Norman Alden
manner of death
natural causes
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