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Hal Linden

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Hal Linden Fast Facts:

Changed his surname to Linden after spotting it on a water tower in Linden, New Jersey.
Began playing clarinet as a teen and performed with symphony orchestras.
Performed as a singer with bands headed by Sammy Kaye, Bobby Sherwood and Boyd Raeburn before being drafted into the Army.
Became interested in acting while a member of the US Army Band.
Made Broadway debut in Bells Are Ringing after his girlfriend (and future wife), dancer Frances Martin, told him about an opening for Sydney Chaplin's understudy; Linden took over the role when Chaplin left.
Had a recurring role in the daytime soap Search for Tomorrow.
Received seven Emmy nominations---but no wins---for his role as Barney Miller.
Carried the Olympic Torch in Los Angeles as part of the 1984 Olympics.
Appeared with daughter Nora in a North Hollywood production of The Play's the Thing.

Hal Linden Relationships:
Charles Lipshitz - Father
Amelia Christine Linden - Daughter
Jennifer Dru Linden - Daughter
Frances Martin - Wife
Ian Martin Linden - Son
Frances Rosen - Mother
Nora Kathryn Linden - Daughter
Bernard Linden - Brother
Hal Linden Awards:
1971 Tony: Actor (Musical) - Winner
1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1981 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1979 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1980 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
College:
Attended City University of New York, Queens College, Queens, NY; City University of New York, City College, New York, NY (BA, 1952); American Theater Wing, New York, NY (1954)