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Hal Linden

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Hal Linden is an American stage and screen actor, television director and musician. Linden began his career as a big band musician and singer in the 1950s. After a stint in the United States Army, he began an acting career, first working in summer stock and off-Broadway productions.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

[Regional (US)]
US Premiere, 2018
Grandpa Gustafson

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Revival at the Old Globe Theatre, 2017
Gaston

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Gabe

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Herr Schultz [Replacement]

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1997
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1997
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1993
Mervyn Kant [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Nat [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1973
Sid Sorokin

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1972
Sidney Brustein

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Mayer Rothschild

[Broadway]
1969
Charlie

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1968
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Yissel Fishbein

Hyman Kaplan (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1967
No Face

Performer

Tonio (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Edward Moncrief (Standby)

Dr. Mark Bruckner (Standby)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Dick

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1962
Billy Crocker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956
Jeff Moss [Replacement]

Jeff Moss [Replacement]

Jeff Moss (Understudy)

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 1982
Michael


Movies

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
[ 1979 ] Richard Ethridge
Deathquake
[ 1980 ] Narrator
A New Life
[ 1988 ] Mel Arons
Just Friends
[ 1996 ] Mr. Barton
Out to Sea
[ 1997 ] Mac Valor
The Others
[ 1997 ] Principal Richard Meltzer
Jump
[ 1999 ] Shrink
Dumb Luck
[ 2001 ] Blaine Mitchell
Time Changer
[ 2002 ] The Dean
Freezerburn
[ 2005 ] Roderick Carr the Cult Leader
Light Years Away
[ 2008 ] Grandpa Sommers
Stevie D
[ 2016 ] Max Levine
The Samuel Project
[ 2018 ] Samuel
Grand-Daddy Day Care
[ 2019 ] Gabe

TV Shows

Jack's Place
Jack Evans
The Bold and the Beautiful
Jerry Kramer
The Boys Are Back
Fred Hansen
Touched by an Angel
Dave Price, Sam Brown

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Hal Linden , The Rothschilds

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Bill Kerlin Steps Down as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse announced that Bill Kerlin will step down from his position as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse to focus solely on his work as Managing Director of North Coast Repertory.  
Laguna Playhouse to Present Three Holiday Shows This Month

Laguna Playhouse is inviting audiences to enjoy the holiday season with three magical holiday shows. Learn more about the shows and how to get tickets here!
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Reveals 2024/2025 Lineup of Concerts and Special Events

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season!  From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!  
Interview: Gregory Harrison's Ready to Relax After TESLA: A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE

Dan Duling’s Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage opens October 4, 2024, for five performances only as part of the Getty-led PST ART: Art & Science Collide Festival. Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of: Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart and Vanessa Claire Stewart at the Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus.
Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street. 
Caltech Will Present TESLA: A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE

As part of the Getty-led PST ART: Art & Science Collide Festival, Caltech will present Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage, written by Dan Duling and starring Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart and Vanessa Claire Stewart for five performances only October 4, 5, and 6 at Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus.
Penguin Rep Presents World Premiere Of THE STEEL MAN

Penguin Rep Theatre has announced the world premiere of THE STEEL MAN, a new play by Cary Gitter, directed by Joe Brancato, starting September 6 in Stony Point, New York.
GRUMPY OLD MEN World Premiere Recording Out Now

Center Stage Records has released the world premiere recording of GRUMPY OLD MEN, the new musical by Dan Remmes, Neil Berg and Nick Meglin. Listen now!
Photos: Hal Linden, Marilu Henner Celebrate Opening Night of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE

Hal Linden and Marilu Henner are now starring in The Journals of Adam and Eve, a new comedy by Ed. Weinberger, which is being presented as a special summer run at The Sheen Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
Exclusive: Backstage at A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Lincoln Center

Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music In Concert, featuring brand new orchestrations by legendary orchestrator and lifelong Sondheim collaborator Jonathan Tunick recently hit the stage at David Geffen Hall at New York’s Lincoln Center.  Check out exclusive photos from inside the big night!
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Drama Book Shop Will Host Signing and Talkback Event For 'The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre'

The Drama Book Shop will host an event in conjunction with the release of the book, 'The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre'. The event will feature Eila Mell and Heather A. Hitchens, and will include a talkback, signing, and live podcast recording.
Hal Linden and Marilu Henner to Star in THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE

Hal Linden and Marilu Henner are set to star in The Journals of Adam and Eve, a new comedy by Ed. Weinberger. See where and when you can catch the new show!
Ford And Campbell Join Workshop Of New Edward Kleban Musical GALLERY

Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell.
Sara Jean Ford and Ta'Rea Campbell Join Workshop of Ed Kleban's GALLERY

The Weathervane Theatre will offer a workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban. We have all the details!
Mary Testa to Star in GALLERY Workshop Presentation at The Weathervane Theatre

The Weathervane Theatre will offer a Workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban (A Chorus Line). Learn more about Gallery and see who is starring!
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to San Francisco's Curran Theater

'All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg' is coming to San Francisco. Don't miss this captivating show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.
Hal Linden and Sally Struthers Will Lead World Premiere of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers will star in the world premiere of a new play – “The Journals of Adam and Eve” by Ed. Weinberger, with a little help from the authors of Genesis, John Milton, and Mark Twain, for six performances only January 18 to 21.
Video: The Best of Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors

The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
Frank Ferrante to Star in AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO at Laguna Playhouse

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present Frank Ferrante starring in his critically acclaimed one-man show, AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hal Linden been in?

Hal Linden has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Hal Linden been in?

Hal Linden has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hal Linden been nominated for?

and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Rothschilds.

What awards has Hal Linden won?

Hal Linden won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in The Rothschilds.

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