Hal Linden

Darsteller, Regie

20. März 1931 (95 Jahre)
Hal Linden (born Harold Lipshitz, March 20, 1931) is an American stage and screen actor, television director and musician. His best-known role was as the title character in the television comedy series Barney Miller, for which he earned seven Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations.

Born in the Bronx, Linden was the son of Charles Lipshitz and Frances Rosen. His older brother would become a future professor of music at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. Similarly musical, Hal took up classical clarinet in his late teens and played regularly with symphony orchestras. After graduating from the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan, he studied music at Queens College, moving later to City College to pursue business. Hal also played in dance bands and was asked to join Sammy Kaye on tour before being drafted into the Army, where he sang and provided entertainment for the troops. This sparked an interest in acting, and, upon receiving his discharge, he enrolled at New York's American Theatre Wing where he trained in voice and drama. In 1955, Hal met Frances Martin, a dancer. They married three years later, and she gave up her career to raise a family.

Hal's first Broadway show was in "Bells Are Ringing" where he understudied lead Jeff Moss. During the 1960s, Hal accumulated more musical credits in "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," "Subways Are for Sleeping," "The Apple Tree" and "The Pajama Game." He won the 1971 Tony award for his role in "The Rothschilds." This particular stage success led to a TV career that culminated in the title role on the popular Barney Miller (1974) sitcom. Emmy-nominated every year the program aired, Hal became a household name. Since that time, he has appeared in other lesser TV series including Blacke's Magic (1986), and Jack's Place (1992). He has held a secondary presence in such films as A New Life (1988) and Out to Sea (1997).

More musical leads such as "I Do! I Do!" and "The Pajama Game" came his way, along with dramatic pursuits in "I'm Not Rappaport" and "The Sisters Rosenzweig." Hal has also undertaken musical tours in his continuing role as clarinetist. He and wife Frances are avid golfers during their spare time.

Filme & Serien auf plex.tv

  • Ein Witzbold namens Carey
    Ein Witzbold namens Carey9 Staffeln
  • Reich und Schön
    Reich und Schön3 Staffeln
  • Die Zeitreise
    Die Zeitreise2016
  • Wagen 54, bitte melden
    Wagen 54, bitte melden2 Staffeln
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special
    CBS Schoolbreak Special5 Staffeln
  • The Samuel Project
    The Samuel Project2018
  • Micro Budget
    Micro Budget2026

Bekannt aus

  • Barney Miller
    Barney Miller8 Staffeln
  • Tango gefällig?
    Tango gefällig?1997
  • Die Zeitreise
    Die Zeitreise2016
  • Starflight One - Irrflug ins Weltall
    Starflight One - Irrflug ins Weltall1983
  • The Glow - Der Schein trügt
    The Glow - Der Schein trügt2002
  • The Samuel Project
    The Samuel Project2018
  • Morgen fängt das Leben an
    Morgen fängt das Leben an1988
  • The Colony - Umzug ins Verderben
    The Colony - Umzug ins Verderben1995

Filmografie

2024
Micro Budget · as Russelauf plex.tv
2023
You People · as Mr. Greenwald
2021
Hacks (2021) · as Cliff Biff
2019
2018
The Samuel Project · as Samuelauf plex.tv
2016
American Housewife · as Mr. Montez
2016
Stevie D · as Max Levine
2013
The Butler · as Barney Miller
2012
The Mindy Project · as Manny
2011
2 Broke Girls · as Lester
2011
NTSF:SD:SUV:: · as C.t. Dalton
2010
Hot in Cleveland · as Alex
2009
Royal Pains · as Dr. Joseph Whitcomb
2008
A Kiss at Midnight · as Arthur Wright
2006
Light Years Away · as Grandpa Sommers
2005
Freezerburn · as Roderick Carr The Cult Leader
2005
Supernatural · as Rabbi Isaac Bass
2005
2005
Grey's Anatomy · as Bertram Hollister
2004
Huff · as Judge Bork
2002
Time Changer · as The Deanauf plex.tv
2002
The Glow · as Arnold Janusz
2001
2001
Dumb Luck · as Blaine Mitchell
2001
Lloyd in Space · as Cast
2001
2000
Gilmore Girls · as Chad
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · as Leonard Maxwell
1999
1999
Jump · as Shrink
1998
1998
The King of Queens · as Bernard
1998
Will & Grace · as Alan
1998
Rude Awakening · as Judge Howard Barrett
1997
The Others · as Principal Richard Meltzer
1997
Out to Sea · as Mac Valor
1996
Just Friends · as Mr. Barton
1995
The Colony · as Philip Denig
1995
The Drew Carey Show · as Mr. Van Zandtauf plex.tv
1995
Nowhere Man · as Senator Wallace
1994
Touched by an Angel · as Dave Price
1994
The Boys are Back · as Fred Hansen
1993
The Nanny · as Maury Sherry
1992
1989
Dream Breakers · as Harry Palliser
1988
American Experience · as Narrator (voice)
1988
A New Life · as Mel Arons
1987
Biography · as Narrator
1987
The Bold and the Beautiful · as Jerry Kramerauf plex.tv
1986
Blacke's Magic · as Alexander Blacke
1985
The Golden Girls · as John
1985
The Ray Bradbury Theater · as Captain Black
1985
1984
CBS Schoolbreak Special · as Rabbi Markovitzauf plex.tv
1983
I Do! I Do! · as He (michael)
1983
The Other Woman · as Lou Chadway
1983
1980
Father Figure · as Howard
1980
Magnitude 7.9 · as Narrator
1979
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? · as Richard Ethridge
1977
Fish · as Capt. Barney Miller
1976
1976
1976
The Love Boat · as Andrew Canaan
1975
Barney Miller · as Barney Miller
1974
NOVA · as Narrator
1973
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside · as Det. Lou Isaacs
1972
Ghost Story · as David Wells
1965
The F.B.I. · as Abel Norton
1964
1961
Car 54, Where Are You? · as Assistant Da Clarkauf plex.tv
1960
Bells Are Ringing · as Singer (uncredited)
1954
1951
Search for Tomorrow · as Larry Carter