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Born · March 20, 1931 (93 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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. 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.
Russel
8.0
2024
Merv
10.0
2023
Mr. Greenwald
5.7
2023
J.P. Fister
0.0
2021
Gabe
5.9
2019
Samuel
6.0
2018
Mr. Montez · (1 episode)
7.8
2016
Grandpa Sommers
3.5
2014
Manny · (1 episode)
6.3
2012
Lester · (1 episode)
7.2
2011
Alex · (1 episode)
7.4
2010
Rabbi Isaac Bass · (1 episode)
8.3
2005
(1 episode)
7.0
2005
Bertram Hollister · (1 episode)
8.2
2005
Self · (1 episode)
6.1
2004
The Dean
5.5
2003
Blaine Mitchell
5.0
2003
Self
7.0
2003
Arnold Janusz
5.2
2002
Mr. Turner · (1 episode)
7.6
2001
(1 episode)
7.2
2001
Chad · (1 episode)
7.9
2000
Leonard Maxwell · (1 episode)
7.9
1999
Ernie Landale
6.0
1999
Shrink
1.5
1999
0.0
1998
Bernard · (1 episode)
7.1
1998
Alan · (1 episode)
6.8
1998
Mac Valor
5.6
1997
Philip Denig
5.3
1995
Mr. Van zandt · (1 episode)
6.5
1995
Senator Wallace · (1 episode)
7.5
1995
Dave Price · (1 episode)
7.2
1994
Sam Brown · (1 episode)
7.2
1994
Fred Hansen · (18 episodes)
3.0
1994
Narrator (voice)
0.0
1994
Maury Sherry · (1 episode)
8.1
1993
(19 episodes)
8.0
1992
Self
4.0
1990
Harry Palliser
0.0
1989
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
7.5
1988
Mel Arons
4.0
1988
Self
6.0
1987
Alexander Blacke · (13 episodes)
5.5
1986
John · (1 episode)
7.5
1985
Captain Black · (1 episode)
6.9
1985
Self
8.0
1985
Jack Warner
0.0
1985
Self
6.0
1983
He (Michael)
0.0
1983
Lou Chadway
3.5
1983
Josh Gilliam
4.9
1983
Self · (1 episode)
7.7
1982
Self
0.0
1982
Self
6.5
1982
Howard
5.0
1980
Richard Ethridge
6.2
1979
(2 episodes)
7.2
1976
Tony Bartlett
0.0
1976
Andrew Canaan
0.0
1976
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
8.0
1976
Self · (1 episode)
6.5
1976
Self · (1 episode)
5.0
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
6.9
1975
Self · (1 episode)
5.0
1975
Barney Miller · (170 episodes)
7.3
1975
Self · (1 episode)
3.5
1974
Narrator · (1 episode)
6.9
1974
Det. Lou Isaacs
0.0
1973
David Wells · (1 episode)
7.1
1972
Self · (1 episode)
5.2
1971
Self · (1 episode)
7.5
1967
Abel Norton · (1 episode)
5.4
1965
7.5
1964
Self · (2 episodes)
5.1
1961
Self - Co-Host · (1 episode)
5.1
1961
Singer
6.2
1960
Self - Presenter · (4 episodes)
5.0
1956
Self - Presenter/Performer · (2 episodes)
5.0
1956
Self - Performer · (1 episode)
5.0
1956
Self - Presenter / Performer · (1 episode)
5.0
1956
Self - Nominee · (1 episode)
5.0
1956
Self · (1 episode)
4.0
1948