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 symph ... ony 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.
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Barney Miller
as Barney Miller
Episodes: 170
First Aired: Jan 23, 1975
The Boys Are Back
as Fred Hansen
Episodes: 18
First Aired: Sep 11, 1994
Blacke's Magic
as Alexander Blacke
Episodes: 13
First Aired: Jan 05, 1986
The F.B.I.
as Abel Norton
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 1965
The Golden Girls
as John
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 14, 1985
Touched by an Angel
as Dave Price
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 21, 1994
The Nanny
as Maury Sherry
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 03, 1993
The King of Queens
as Bernard
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 21, 1998
The Ray Bradbury Theater
as Captain Black
Episodes: 1
First Aired: May 21, 1985
Gilmore Girls
as Chad
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 05, 2000
Ghost Story
as David Wells
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 15, 1972
2 Broke Girls
as Lester
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 19, 2011
NOVA
as Narrator
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 03, 1974
The Mindy Project
as Manny
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 25, 2012
Supernatural
as Rabbi Isaac Bass
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 2005
Nowhere Man
as Senator Wallace
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 28, 1995
American Experience
as Narrator (voice)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 04, 1988
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Mr. Turner
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 30, 2001
The Drew Carey Show
as Mr. Van zandt
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 1995
Grey's Anatomy
as Bertram Hollister
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Mar 27, 2005
Hot in Cleveland
as Alex
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 16, 2010
American Housewife
as Mr. Montez
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 11, 2016
Will & Grace
as Alan
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 21, 1998
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Leonard Maxwell
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1999
Touched by an Angel
as Sam Brown
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 21, 1994
Jack's Place
Episodes: 19
First Aired: May 26, 1992
Tony Awards
as Self - Presenter
Episodes: 4
First Aired: Apr 01, 1956
Battle of the Network Stars
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Nov 13, 1976
Tony Awards
as Self - Presenter/Performer
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Apr 01, 1956
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Dec 11, 1961
Living with Fran
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 08, 2005
The Tony Danza Show
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 13, 2004
Donny & Marie
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 23, 1976
The Zeta Project
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 27, 2001
Christmas in Washington
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 15, 1982
Cher
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Feb 16, 1975
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 05, 1976
Van Dyke and Company
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 30, 1975
Tony Orlando and Dawn
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 04, 1974
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Oct 11, 1975
Tony Awards
as Self - Performer
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 01, 1956
The Carol Burnett Show
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 11, 1967
Tony Awards
as Self - Presenter / Performer
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 01, 1956
Tony Awards
as Self - Nominee
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 01, 1956
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 25, 1948
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Dec 11, 1961
Great Performances
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 28, 1971
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| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |