Peter Van Norden

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

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

as John Sununu

9-1-1

as Pawnbroker

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

as Vinnie Schtulman

Tales from the Crypt

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

Tales from the Crypt

as Booth

ER

as Dr. Edwin Bain

Cheers

as Cymbals Players

The Accused

as Attorney Paulsen

The Stand

as Ralph Brentner

The Stand

as Ralph Brentner (credit only)