Hal Linden
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.
Fotos
Películas (40)
Micro Budget
2026 · Russel
Merv
2023 · Merv
You People
2023 · Mr. Greenwald
Off Broadway
2021 · J.P. Fister
Grand-Daddy Day Care
2019 · Gabe
The Samuel Project
2018 · Samuel
Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills
2007 · Self
Light Years Away
2006 · Grandpa Sommers
Time Changer
2003 · The Dean
Dumb Luck
2003 · Blaine Mitchell
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
2003 · Self
The Glow
2002 · Arnold Janusz
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
1999 · Ernie Landale
Jump
1999 · Shrink
Killers in the House
1998
Out to Sea
1997 · Mac
The Colony
1995 · Philip Denig
America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference
1994 · Narrator (voice)
Night of 100 Stars III
1990 · Self
Dream Breakers
1989 · Harry Palliser
A New Life
1988 · Mel Arons
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987 · Self
Let's Go Mets
1986 · Self
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Self
My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
1985 · Jack Warner
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984 · Self - Performer
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
1983 · Self
I Do! I Do!
1983 · He (Michael)
James Bond: The First 21 Years
1983 · Self
The Other Woman
1983 · Lou Chadway
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
1983 · Josh Gilliam
I Love Liberty
1982 · Self
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
Father Figure
1980 · Howard
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
1979 · Richard Ethridge
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
1976 · Tony Bartlett
The Love Boat
1976 · Andrew Canaan
Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside
1973 · Det. Lou Isaacs
That Man from Rio
1964
Bells Are Ringing
1960 · Singer (uncredited)
Series (46)
Hacks
2021 · Cliff Biff
American Housewife
2016 · Mr. Montez
The Mindy Project
2012 · Manny
2 Broke Girls
2011 · Lester
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011 · C.T. Dalton
Hot in Cleveland
2010 · Alex
Supernatural
2005 · Rabbi Isaac Bass
Living with Fran
2005
Anatomía según Grey
2005 · Bertram Hollister
The Tony Danza Show
2004 · Self
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · Mr. Turner
The Zeta Project
2001
Gilmore Girls
2000 · Chad
La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales
1999 · Leonard Maxwell
The King of Queens
1998 · Bernard
Will & Grace
1998 · Alan
Rude Awakening
1998 · Judge Howard Barrett
The Drew Carey Show
1995 · Mr. Van zandt
Nowhere Man
1995 · Senator Wallace
Touched by an Angel
1994 · Dave Price, Sam Brown
The Boys Are Back
1994 · Fred Hansen
The Nanny
1993 · Maury Sherry
Jack's Place
1992
American Experience
1988 · Narrator (voice)
Blacke's Magic
1986 · Alexander Blacke
The Golden Girls
1985 · John
The Ray Bradbury Theater
1985 · Captain Black
Christmas in Washington
1982 · Self
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Muppet Show
1976 · Self - Special Guest Star
Donny & Marie
1976 · Self
Van Dyke and Company
1975 · Self
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self (uncredited)
People's Choice Awards
1975 · Self
Cher
1975 · Self
Barney Miller
1975 · Barney Miller, Director
Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974 · Self
Dinah!
1974 · Self
NOVA
1974 · Narrator
Ghost Story
1972 · David Wells
Great Performances
1971 · Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · Self
The F.B.I.
1965 · Abel Norton
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self, Self - Co-Host
Tony Awards
1956 · Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter / Performer, Self - Presenter, Self - Performer
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1948 · Self