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Al Waxman

Born 1935-03-02
Died 2001-01-18
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Al Waxman was a prolific actor and director, leaving a mark on over 1000 productions in radio, television, film, and theatre. His role in "King of Kensington" stood out as a highlight among his successful Canadian TV series. Additionally, he starred in acclaimed series like "Cagney & Lacey," "Missing Treasures," and "Twice in a Lifetime." His theatrical ventures spanned from off-Broadway in New York to the West End in London, earning praise at the Stratford Festival for his performance as Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" and his direction of "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Waxman's accolades included ACTRA and Gemini awards for acting, and recognition from organizations like the American Women in Film for his directorial prowess. His commitment to various charitable causes, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart & Stroke Foundation, showcased his dedication to social impact. His contributions were honoured with distinctions such as the Order of Ontario in 1996 and the Order of Canada in 1997.

Filmography 72

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
as Louis B. Mayer
2001
What Makes a Family
as Frank Cataldi
2001
The Ride
as Max Lieberman
2000
The Thin Blue Lie
as Art Zugler
2000
Something from Nothing
as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
1999
In the Company of Spies
as Myron Sindell
1999
The Hurricane
as Warden
1999
Twice in a Lifetime
as Judge Othniel
1999
Summer's End
as Grandpa Trapnell
1999
A Saintly Switch
as Coach Beasily
1999
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
as Burt
1998
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
as John Hofsess
1998
Twitch City
as Homeless Man
1998
Critical Care
as Sheldon Hatchett
1997
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
as Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha")
1997
The Assignment
as Carl Mickens - CIA
1997
Holiday Affair
as Mr. Corley
1996
Bogus
as School Principal
1996
Gotti
as Bruce Cutler
1996
Noah's Magic Ark
as (voice)
1996
The Shamrock Conspiracy
as O'Connor
1995
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Aguado (voice)
1995
Iron Eagle on the Attack
as Gen. Kettle
1995
Death Junction
as Captain Jenkow
1995
Net Worth
as Jack Adams
1995
Operation Golden Phoenix
as Chief Gordon
1994
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
as Lt. Samuels
1994
Due South
as Vince Leggett
1994
Due South
as Nicholas Van Zandt
1994
I Know My Son Is Alive
as Herb
1994
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
as Allen
1992
Live Wire
as James Garvey
1992
Quiet Killer
as Mayor Andy Carmichael
1992
I Still Dream of Jeannie
as Gen. Wescott
1991
Scream of Stone
as Stephen
1991
The Hitman
as Marco Luganni
1991
Mob Story
as Sam
1989
Millennium
as Dr. Brindle
1989
Collision Course
as Dingman
1989
Malarek
as Stern
1988
Switching Channels
as Berger
1988
Street Legal
1987
Meatballs III: Summer Job
as Peter
1986
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Dale Linseman
1985
Murder, She Wrote
as Carl Wilson
1984
Spasms
as Crowley
1983
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
as Trimmer Waltz
1983
Class of 1984
as Detective Stewiski
1982
Cagney & Lacey
as Lieutenant Bert Samuels
1982
Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot
as Lt. Bert Samuels
1981
Tulips
as Bert Irving
1981
Heavy Metal
as Rudnick (voice)
1981
Atlantic City
as Alfie
1980
Double Negative
as Dellassandro
1980
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
as The Bug (voice)
1979
Wild Horse Hank
as Jay Connors
1979
The Clown Murders
as Police Sergeant
1976
For the Record
1976
King of Kensington
as Larry King
1975
Sidestreet
1975
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
as Harry
1975
Sunday in the Country
as Sergeant
1974
Child Under a Leaf
as The Storekeeper
1974
When Michael Calls
as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
1972
The Sloane Affair:
as Hogan
1972
The Crowd Inside
as Director
1971
The Dowry
as Barbery
1969
Isabel
as Herb
1968
Man in the Middle
1964
The War Lover
as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
1962
Ben Casey
1961
Run Terry Run
as Self