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Hal Linden‌

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Male

Birthday

calendar1931-03-20

Popularity

star2.9

Hal Linden

New York City, New York, USA

Hal Linden

New York City, New York, USA

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1931-03-20

Popularity

star2.9

Biography

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.

Movie Credits

I Love Liberty

I Love Liberty‌
star0.0
calendar 1982

Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land

Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land‌
star4.9
calendar 1983

Jump

Jump‌
star1.5
calendar 1999

Time Changer

Time Changer‌
star5.6
calendar 2003

Out to Sea

Out to Sea‌
star5.6
calendar 1997

Grand-Daddy Day Care

Grand-Daddy Day Care‌
star6.0
calendar 2019

The Glow

The Glow‌
star5.2
calendar 2002

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?‌
star6.2
calendar 1979

The Colony

The Colony‌
star5.3
calendar 1995

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There‌
star7.0
calendar 2003

A New Life

A New Life‌
star4.0
calendar 1988

Father Figure

Father Figure‌
star5.0
calendar 1980

Dumb Luck

Dumb Luck‌
star5.0
calendar 2003

Killers in the House

Killers in the House‌
star0.0
calendar 1998

Merv

Merv‌
star10.0
calendar 2023

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside

Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside‌
star0.0
calendar 1973

Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III‌
star4.0
calendar 1990

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra

All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra‌
star6.0
calendar 1983

My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn

My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn‌
star0.0
calendar 1985

You People

You People‌
star5.7
calendar 2023

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II‌
star8.0
calendar 1985

The Grand Knockout Tournament

The Grand Knockout Tournament‌
star6.0
calendar 1987

Micro Budget

Micro Budget‌
star8.0
calendar 2024

The Love Boat

The Love Boat‌
star0.0
calendar 1976

The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads

The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads‌
star6.0
calendar 1999

The Samuel Project

The Samuel Project‌
star6.0
calendar 2018

I Do! I Do!

I Do! I Do!‌
star0.0
calendar 1983

How to Break Up a Happy Divorce

How to Break Up a Happy Divorce‌
star0.0
calendar 1976

America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference

America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference‌
star0.0
calendar 1994

Bells Are Ringing

Bells Are Ringing‌
star6.3
calendar 1960

Light Years Away

Light Years Away‌
star3.5
calendar 2014

Dream Breakers

Dream Breakers‌
star0.0
calendar 1989

That Man from Rio

That Man from Rio‌
star7.5
calendar 1964

Off Broadway

Off Broadway‌
star0.0
calendar 2021

The Other Woman

The Other Woman‌
star3.5
calendar 1983

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars‌
star6.0
calendar 1982

Tv Credits

Living with Fran

Living with Fran‌
star7.0
calendar 2005

The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show‌
star6.1
calendar 2004

The F.B.I.

The F.B.I.‌
star5.4
calendar 1965

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls‌
star7.5
calendar 1985

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel‌
star7.2
calendar 1994

The Nanny

The Nanny‌
star8.1
calendar 1993

Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie‌
star6.5
calendar 1976

The King of Queens

The King of Queens‌
star7.1
calendar 1998

The Zeta Project

The Zeta Project‌
star7.3
calendar 2001

The Ray Bradbury Theater

The Ray Bradbury Theater‌
star6.9
calendar 1985

Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls‌
star7.9
calendar 2000

The Boys Are Back

The Boys Are Back‌
star3.0
calendar 1994

Battle of the Network Stars

Battle of the Network Stars‌
star7.2
calendar 1976

Blacke's Magic

Blacke's Magic‌
star5.5
calendar 1986

Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington‌
star8.0
calendar 1982

Ghost Story

Ghost Story‌
star7.1
calendar 1972

Cher

Cher‌
star5.0
calendar 1975

Tony Awards

Tony Awards‌
star5.0
calendar 1956

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show‌
star8.0
calendar 1976

Van Dyke and Company

Van Dyke and Company‌
star5.0
calendar 1975

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Tony Orlando and Dawn‌
star3.5
calendar 1974

Jack's Place

Jack's Place‌
star8.0
calendar 1992

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live‌
star6.9
calendar 1975

Barney Miller

Barney Miller‌
star7.3
calendar 1975

2 Broke Girls

2 Broke Girls‌
star7.2
calendar 2011

NOVA

NOVA‌
star6.8
calendar 1974

The Mindy Project

The Mindy Project‌
star6.3
calendar 2012

Tony Awards

Tony Awards‌
star5.0
calendar 1956

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show‌
star4.8
calendar 1961

Tony Awards

Tony Awards‌
star5.0
calendar 1956

Supernatural

Supernatural‌
star8.3
calendar 2005

Nowhere Man

Nowhere Man‌
star7.5
calendar 1995

American Experience

American Experience‌
star7.5
calendar 1988

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent‌
star7.6
calendar 2001

The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show‌
star6.5
calendar 1995

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show‌
star7.5
calendar 1967

Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy‌
star8.2
calendar 2005

Tony Awards

Tony Awards‌
star5.0
calendar 1956

Tony Awards

Tony Awards‌
star5.0
calendar 1956

Hot in Cleveland

Hot in Cleveland‌
star7.4
calendar 2010

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade‌
star4.0
calendar 1948

American Housewife

American Housewife‌
star7.8
calendar 2016

Will & Grace

Will & Grace‌
star6.8
calendar 1998

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show‌
star4.8
calendar 1961

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit‌
star7.9
calendar 1999

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel‌
star7.2
calendar 1994

Great Performances

Great Performances‌
star4.9
calendar 1971