Hal Linden
Actor/Actriz
40
Movies
42
TV Shows
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.
As Actor/Actress
La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales
Leonard Maxwell
Anatomía según Grey
Bertram Hollister
Supernatural
Rabbi Isaac Bass
La Ley y el Orden: Intento Criminal
Mr. Turner
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
Las Chicas Gilmore
Chad
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Nova
Narrator
Hacks
Cliff Biff
Will & Grace
Alan
La Niñera
Maury Sherry
2 Chicas Quebradas
Lester
The Drew Carey Show
Mr. Van zandt
Great Performances
Self
El Rey de Queens
Bernard
American Experience
Narrator (voice)
El Toque de un Angel
Dave Price
Años Dorados
John
Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee
El F.B.I. en Acción
Abel Norton
The Carol Burnett Show
Self
The Mindy Project
Manny
Hot in Cleveland
Alex
American Housewife
Mr. Montez
People's Choice Awards
Self
El Show de los Muppets
Self - Special Guest Star
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Captain Black
Ghost Story
David Wells
Nowhere Man
Senator Wallace