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Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Known For Acting
Birthday Mar 02, 1935
Died Jan 18, 2001 (65)
Birthplace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Popularity 0.2 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

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," "Missin ... g 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.

Known For

Filmography

What Makes a Family

What Makes a Family

2001

as Frank Cataldi

The Thin Blue Lie

The Thin Blue Lie

2000

as Art Zugler

The Ride

The Ride

2000

as Max Lieberman

A Saintly Switch

A Saintly Switch

1999

as Coach Beasily

In the Company of Spies

In the Company of Spies

1999

as Myron Sindell

The Hurricane

The Hurricane

1999

as Warden

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

1997

as Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha")

Critical Care

Critical Care

1997

as Sheldon Hatchett

The Assignment

The Assignment

1997

as Carl Mickens - CIA

Holiday Affair

Holiday Affair

1996

as Mr. Corley

Noah's Magic Ark

Noah's Magic Ark

1996

as (voice)

Bogus

Bogus

1996

as School Principal

Gotti

Gotti

1996

as Bruce Cutler

Death Junction

Death Junction

1995

as Captain Jenkow

The Shamrock Conspiracy

The Shamrock Conspiracy

1995

as O'Connor

Net Worth

Net Worth

1995

as Jack Adams

Iron Eagle on the Attack

Iron Eagle on the Attack

1995

as Gen. Kettle

I Know My Son Is Alive

I Know My Son Is Alive

1994

as Herb

Operation Golden Phoenix

Operation Golden Phoenix

1994

as Chief Gordon

Cagney & Lacey: The Return

Cagney & Lacey: The Return

1994

as Lt. Samuels

Quiet Killer

Quiet Killer

1992

as Mayor Andy Carmichael

Live Wire

Live Wire

1992

as James Garvey

I Still Dream of Jeannie

I Still Dream of Jeannie

1991

as Gen. Wescott

The Hitman

The Hitman

1991

as Marco Luganni

Scream of Stone

Scream of Stone

1991

as Stephen

Millennium

Millennium

1989

as Dr. Brindle

Collision Course

Collision Course

1989

as Dingman

Malarek

Malarek

1988

as Stern

Switching Channels

Switching Channels

1988

as Berger

Spasms

Spasms

1983

as Warren Crowley

Class of 1984

Class of 1984

1982

as Detective Stewiski

Tulips

Tulips

1981

as Bert Irving

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

1981

as Rudnick (voice)

Double Negative

Double Negative

1980

as Dellassandro

Atlantic City

Atlantic City

1980

as Alfie

Wild Horse Hank

Wild Horse Hank

1979

as Jay Connors

The Clown Murders

The Clown Murders

1976

as Police Sergeant

Child Under A Leaf

Child Under A Leaf

1974

as The Storekeeper

Sunday in the Country

Sunday in the Country

1974

as Sergeant

When Michael Calls

When Michael Calls

1972

as Sheriff Hap Washbrook

The Crowd Inside

The Crowd Inside

1971

as Director

The Dowry

The Dowry

1969

as Barbery

Isabel

Isabel

1968

as Herb

The War Lover

The War Lover

1962

as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'

The Crowd Inside

The Crowd Inside

1971

Writer

Death Junction

Death Junction

1995

Director

The Diamond Fleece

The Diamond Fleece

1992

Director

White Light

White Light

1991

Director

The Crowd Inside

The Crowd Inside

1971

Director

The Crowd Inside

The Crowd Inside

1971

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Cagney & Lacey

as Lieutenant Bert Samuels

Episodes: 125

First Aired: Mar 25, 1982

King of Kensington

as Larry King

Episodes: 111

First Aired: Sep 25, 1975

Twice in a Lifetime

as Judge Othniel

Episodes: 44

First Aired: Aug 25, 1999

Twitch City

as Homeless Man

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 19, 1998

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

as Louis B. Mayer

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 25, 2001

Murder, She Wrote

as Carl Wilson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Due South

as Vince Leggett

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1994

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Dale Linseman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1985

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

as Trimmer Waltz

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 16, 1983

Due South

as Nicholas Van Zandt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1994

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

as Aguado (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 09, 1995

Power Play

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 15, 1998

Sidestreet

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1975

For The Record

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 01, 1977

Street Legal

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1987

Ben Casey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1961

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