Hal Linden

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Hal Linden (born March 20, 1931) is an American actor and television director. He is best known for his Emmy-nominated role in the television comedy series Barney Miller and as presenter on the ABC educational series Animals, Animals, Animals. Born Harold Lipshitz in New York City, Linden graduated from Manhattan`s School of Performing Arts. He began his career as a clarinetist and dance band. He and his violinist brother Bernie chose their stage names after spotting a gas storage tank in Linden, New Jersey written in huge letters. In 1984 Hal carried the Olympic Torch and ran a portion of the Los Angeles segment. He is currently the national spokesperson for the Jewish National Fund. He is married to Frances Marie Martin, and they have five children.

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    Name Hal Linden
    (Harold Lipshitz)
    Age 78
    Height 6'  (183 cm)
    Build Average
    Hair Color Grey
    Date of Birth March 201931
    Birthplace New York City, New York
    Star Sign Pisces
    Nationality American
    Ethnicity White
    Religion Jewish
    Occupation Actor
    Celebrity Index Ha
    Claim to Fame Barney Miller

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  • In 1984 he carried the Olympic Torch and ran a portion of the Los Angeles segment.
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  • Best remembered by the public for his starring role in Barney Miller.
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  • Met his wife when she was a dancer and she got him a reading for the understudy of Jeffery Moss in the musical "Bells Are Ringing" on Broadyway. Judy Holliday, the show`s (and movie`s) star, was at their wedding.
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  • Even though he was trained as a clarinet player, he often played saxophone in live jazz bands to earn a living as a young man.
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  • Won Broadway`s 1971 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "The Rothschilds."
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  • Although he was nominated for several Emmys for his great work on "Barney Miller" (1975), the Emmys he won were for hosting a series of daytime informational spots called "FYI".
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  • He was offered and turned down the lead role in "St. Elsewhere" (1982).
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  • Long associated with the March of Dimes, serving as national chairman for many years.
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  • Played clarinet with the New York American Symphony at the age of fifteen.
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  • Chose his `stage name` on the way from Philadelphia to an acting job in New York City. He saw the water tower in Linden, New Jersey and the rest is history.
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