Portrait of Hal Linden

Hal Linden

Bio: Born in 1931, Bronx-born Hal Linden was the son of Charles Lipshitz and Frances Rosen and had an older brother who 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
Born: Fri, Mar 20 1931
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Hal Linden is 93 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Micro Budget
Micro Budget
Hal Linden was 93 in Micro Budget as 'Russel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 2024
Poster of Merv
Merv
Hal Linden was 92 in Merv as 'Merv'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2023
Poster of You People
You People
Hal Linden was 91 in You People as 'Mr. Greenwald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of Off Broadway
Off Broadway
Hal Linden was 90 in Off Broadway as 'J.P. Fister'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 2021
Poster of Grand-Daddy Day Care
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Hal Linden was 87 in Grand-Daddy Day Care as 'Gabe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 05 2019
Poster of The Samuel Project
The Samuel Project
Hal Linden was 87 in The Samuel Project as 'Samuel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2018
Poster of Light Years Away
Light Years Away
Hal Linden was 75 in Light Years Away as 'Grandpa Sommers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 2006
Poster of Time Changer
Time Changer
Hal Linden was 72 in Time Changer as 'The Dean'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 2003
Poster of Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck
Hal Linden was 72 in Dumb Luck as 'Blaine Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Hal Linden was 72 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of The Glow
The Glow
Hal Linden was 71 in The Glow as 'Arnold Janusz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2002
Poster of The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
Hal Linden was 68 in The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads as 'Ernie Landale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of Jump
Jump
Hal Linden was 68 in Jump as 'Shrink'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1999
Poster of Killers in the House
Killers in the House
Hal Linden was 67 in Killers in the House
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1998
Poster of Out to Sea
Out to Sea
Hal Linden was 66 in Out to Sea as 'Mac Valor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1997
Poster of The Colony
The Colony
Hal Linden was 64 in The Colony as 'Philip Denig'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference
America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference
Hal Linden was 63 in America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1994
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Hal Linden was 59 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Dream Breakers
Dream Breakers
Hal Linden was 58 in Dream Breakers as 'Harry Palliser'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1989
Poster of A New Life
A New Life
Hal Linden was 57 in A New Life as 'Mel Arons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1988
Poster of The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Hal Linden was 56 in The Grand Knockout Tournament as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Hal Linden was 53 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
Hal Linden was 53 in My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn as 'Jack Warner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Hal Linden was 52 in All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of I Do! I Do!
I Do! I Do!
Hal Linden was 52 in I Do! I Do! as 'He (Michael)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1983
Poster of The Other Woman
The Other Woman
Hal Linden was 52 in The Other Woman as 'Lou Chadway'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1983
Poster of Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Hal Linden was 51 in Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land as 'Josh Gilliam'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1983
Poster of I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
Hal Linden was 51 in I Love Liberty as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Hal Linden was 50 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Father Figure
Father Figure
Hal Linden was 49 in Father Figure as 'Howard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1980
Poster of When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Hal Linden was 47 in When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? as 'Richard Ethridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
Hal Linden was 45 in How to Break Up a Happy Divorce as 'Tony Bartlett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Hal Linden was 45 in The Love Boat as 'Andrew Canaan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1976
Poster of Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
Hal Linden was 41 in Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside as 'Det. Lou Isaacs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1973
Poster of That Man from Rio
That Man from Rio
Hal Linden was 32 in That Man from Rio
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1964
Poster of Bells Are Ringing
Bells Are Ringing
Hal Linden was 29 in Bells Are Ringing as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1960

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of American Housewife
American Housewife
Hal Linden was 85+ in American Housewife as 'Mr. Montez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2016
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Hal Linden was 81+ in The Mindy Project as 'Manny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls
Hal Linden was 80+ in 2 Broke Girls as 'Lester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Hal Linden was 79+ in Hot in Cleveland as 'Alex'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
Hal Linden was 74+ in Supernatural as 'Rabbi Isaac Bass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Living with Fran
Living with Fran
Hal Linden was 74+ in Living with Fran
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Hal Linden was 74+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Bertram Hollister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Hal Linden was 73+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Hal Linden was 70+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Mr. Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Zeta Project
The Zeta Project
Hal Linden was 69+ in The Zeta Project
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 27 2001
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Hal Linden was 69+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Chad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Hal Linden was 68+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Leonard Maxwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Hal Linden was 67+ in Will & Grace as 'Alan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Hal Linden was 67+ in The King of Queens as 'Bernard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
Hal Linden was 64+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Mr. Van zandt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Nowhere Man
Nowhere Man
Hal Linden was 64+ in Nowhere Man as 'Senator Wallace'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Hal Linden was 63+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Dave Price, Sam Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Boys Are Back
The Boys Are Back
Hal Linden was 63+ in The Boys Are Back as 'Fred Hansen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1994
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Hal Linden was 62+ in The Nanny as 'Maury Sherry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Jack's Place
Jack's Place
Hal Linden was 61+ in Jack's Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1992
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Hal Linden was 57+ in American Experience as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of Blacke's Magic
Blacke's Magic
Hal Linden was 54+ in Blacke's Magic as 'Alexander Blacke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1986
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Hal Linden was 54+ in The Golden Girls as 'John'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Hal Linden was 54+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'Captain Black'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
Hal Linden was 51+ in Christmas in Washington as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1982
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
Hal Linden was 45+ in Battle of the Network Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Hal Linden was 45+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Hal Linden was 44+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Van Dyke and Company
Van Dyke and Company
Hal Linden was 44+ in Van Dyke and Company as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 1975
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Hal Linden was 44+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
Hal Linden was 43+ in Cher as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Hal Linden was 43+ in Barney Miller as 'Barney Miller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Hal Linden was 43+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Hal Linden was 42+ in NOVA as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
Hal Linden was 41+ in Ghost Story as 'David Wells'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Hal Linden was 39+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Hal Linden was 36+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Hal Linden was 34+ in The F.B.I. as 'Abel Norton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Hal Linden was 30+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Hal Linden was 25+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Presenter/Performer, Self - Performer, Self - Presenter / Performer, Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Hal Linden was 17+ in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 25 1948