Acting

Peter Van Norden

Born: 1950-12-16
Died: 2026-07-09

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

Without a Trace

Murder, She Wrote

Filmography

46 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits

9-1-1

2018 · TV Show

Pawnbroker

Hunky Dory

2016 · Movie

Cast

West Virginia Stories

2016 · Movie

Joe

Hitting the Cycle

2012 · Movie

Saunders

Gigli

2003 · Movie

Morgue Attendant

Little John

2002 · Movie

Presiding Judge

Without a Trace

2002 · TV Show

Arnold Jackson

Nash Bridges

1996 · TV Show

Tracy arnot

Caroline in the City

1995 · TV Show

Lou

Cops n Roberts

1995 · Movie

Cast

ER

1994 · TV Show

Dr. Edwin Bain

Hoggs' Heaven

1994 · Movie

Mr. Cecil

Madman of the People

1994 · TV Show

Eddie

The Stand

1994 · TV Show

Ralph Brentner · Ralph Brentner (credit only)

Almost Home

1993 · TV Show

Mel

Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story

1993 · Movie

Joey's Attorney

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

1991 · Movie

John Sununu

The Torkelsons

1991 · TV Show

Mel

Love Hurts

1990 · Movie

Frank

Wings

1990 · TV Show

Warren Banks

An Innocent Man

1989 · Movie

Peter Feldman

Family Matters

1989 · TV Show

Roy

Tales from the Crypt

1989 · TV Show

Ghoul #1 (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime") · Booth

Scandal in a Small Town

1988 · Movie

Paul Martin

The Accused

1988 · Movie

Attorney Paulsen

Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall

1987 · Movie

Ed Granger

The Rosary Murders

1987 · Movie

Father McNiff

L.A. Law

1986 · TV Show

Allard Keene · State Attorney Allard Keene

Matlock

1986 · TV Show

Nick Saddler

The Best of Times

1986 · Movie

Mando

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985 · Movie

Vinnie Schtulman

Hard to Hold

1984 · Movie

Casserole

Murder, She Wrote

1984 · TV Show

Dr. Sid Lantz · Henryk Stuyvesant · CIA Agt. Dennis Quinlan

Roadhouse 66

1984 · Movie

Moss

Malibu

1983 · Movie

Bumbo

American Playhouse

1982 · TV Show

Ed Granger (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')

Cheers

1982 · TV Show

Cymbals Players

Family Ties

1982 · TV Show

Janitor

Newhart

1982 · TV Show

Father in Diner · Kirby

St. Elsewhere

1982 · TV Show

Patient · Bill Fulkerson

T. J. Hooker

1982 · TV Show

Lenny

The New Odd Couple

1982 · TV Show

Chubby

Audition

1981 · Movie

Gerald

Little Johnny Jones

1980 · Movie

Anthony Anstey

Broadway on Showtime

1979 · TV Show

Anthony Anstey

Squeeze Play

1979 · Movie

Beauty Parlor Manager