Hal Linden

AKA:
Harold Lipshitz
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
03/20/1931
Birthplace:
Bronx, New York
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biography
A former jazz musician and a Tony winner on Broadway, Hal Linden was perhaps best known to the general public as Captain Barney Miller, the world-weary head of New York’s 12th Precinct on “Barney Miller” (ABC, 1975-1982). Linden’s performance as Barney, which echoed the show’s balance of broad comedy and earnest human drama, earned him an Emmy nomination for each season of its network run, as well as a fistful of Golden Globe nods. Post-“Barney,” Linden split his time between stints on Broadway, national tours as a singer and clarinetist, and guest shots on television and the occasional Continued
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2002
Mac
1997
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milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Began show business career as a musician
 
Toured as a singer with bands headed by Sammy Kaye, Bobby Sherwood, and Boyd Raeburn
 
Performed in army revues as a member of the US Army Band
 
Enrolled as a student at American Theatre Wing in NYC
1955 
Made stage debut in a production of "Wonderful Town", the musical version of "My Sister Eileen", staged at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, MA
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