Actors Journal – Hal Linden

After a stint in the United States Army, Linden began an acting career where he first worked in summer stock and off-Broadway productions. Linden found success on Broadway. In 1971, he won a Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of Mayer Rothschild in the musical The Rothschilds. In 1974, Linden landed his best-known role as the title character in the television comedy series Barney Miller. The role earned him seven Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Award nominations. During the series’ run, Linden also hosted two educational series, Animals, Animals, Animals and FYI. He won two special Daytime Emmy Awards for the latter series. Linden has since continued his career on the stage, in films and guest-starring roles on television. He released his first album of pop and jazz standards, It’s Never Too Late, in 2011.