Person
Peter Van Norden
Acting · 1950–2026
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Peter Edward Van Norden (December 16, 1950 – July 9, 2026) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, The Accused, and The Stand, among others. Van Norden had a prolific resume in theater, as well.
Known for
9-1-1
Pawnbroker
ER
Dr. Edwin Bain
Without a Trace
Arnold Jackson
Murder, She Wrote
Dr. Sid Lantz
Cheers
Cymbals Players
Wings
Warren Banks
Newhart
1982
Matlock
Nick Saddler
St. Elsewhere
Patient
T. J. Hooker
Lenny
Filmography
- 20189-1-1Pawnbroker
- 2016West Virginia StoriesJoe
- 2016Hunky Dory
- 2012Hitting the CycleSaunders
- 2003GigliMorgue Attendant
- 2002Without a TraceArnold Jackson
- 2002Little JohnPresiding Judge
- 1996Nash BridgesTracy arnot
- 1995Caroline in the CityLou
- 1995Cops n Roberts
- 1994Madman of the PeopleEddie
- 1994ERDr. Edwin Bain
- 1994The StandRalph Brentner
- 1994Hoggs' HeavenMr. Cecil
- 1993Almost HomeMel
- 1993Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita StoryJoey's Attorney
- 1991The TorkelsonsMel
- 1991The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearJohn Sununu
- 1990Love HurtsFrank
- 1990WingsWarren Banks
- 1989An Innocent ManPeter Feldman
- 1989Family MattersRoy
- 1989Tales from the CryptGhoul #1 (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
- 1988The AccusedAttorney Paulsen
- 1988Scandal in a Small TownPaul Martin
- 1987Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance HallEd Granger
- 1987The Rosary MurdersFather McNiff
- 1986L.A. LawAllard Keene
- 1986MatlockNick Saddler
- 1986The Best of TimesMando
- 1985Police Academy 2: Their First AssignmentVinnie Schtulman
- 1984Murder, She WroteDr. Sid Lantz
- 1984Roadhouse 66Moss
- 1984Hard to HoldCasserole
- 1983MalibuBumbo
- 1982The New Odd CoupleChubby
- 1982St. ElsewherePatient
- 1982Newhart
- 1982CheersCymbals Players
- 1982Family TiesJanitor
- 1982T. J. HookerLenny
- 1982American PlayhouseEd Granger (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
- 1981AuditionGerald
- 1980Little Johnny JonesAnthony Anstey
- 1979Squeeze PlayBeauty Parlor Manager
- 1979Broadway on ShowtimeAnthony Anstey
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