About

Known credits:
66
Birthday:
1935-03-02
Place of birth:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Website:
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Al Waxman

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
2001 Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows Actor Louis B. Mayer 70
Good
2001 What Makes a Family Actor Frank Cataldi 59
Average
2000 The Thin Blue Lie Actor Art Zugler 59
Average
1999 Something from Nothing Actor Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice) N/A
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1999 In the Company of Spies Actor Myron Sindell 58
Average
1999 The Hurricane Actor Warden 69
Fair
1999 Twice in a Lifetime Actor Judge Othniel 68
Fair
1999 A Saintly Switch Actor Coach Beasily 59
Average
1998 Naked City: A Killer Christmas Actor Burt 58
Average
1998 At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story Actor John Hofsess N/A
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1997 Critical Care Actor Sheldon Hatchett 59
Average
1997 Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women Actor Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha") 59
Average
1997 The Assignment Actor Carl Mickens - CIA 59
Average
1996 Holiday Affair Actor Mr. Corley 58
Average
1996 Bogus Actor School Principal 58
Average
1996 Gotti Actor Bruce Cutler 59
Average
1996 Noah's Magic Ark Actor (voice) N/A
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1995 The Shamrock Conspiracy Actor O'Connor 59
Average
1995 Iron Eagle on the Attack Actor Gen. Kettle 57
Average
1995 Death Junction Actor Captain Jenkow N/A
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1995 Net Worth Actor Jack Adams 58
Average
1994 Operation Golden Phoenix Actor Chief Gordon 58
Average
1994 Cagney & Lacey: The Return Actor Lt. Samuels 59
Average
1994 I Know My Son Is Alive Actor Herb 58
Average
1992 Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story Actor Allen 58
Average
1992 Live Wire Actor James Garvey 57
Average
1992 Quiet Killer Actor Mayor Andy Carmichael 59
Average
1991 I Still Dream of Jeannie Actor Gen. Wescott 59
Average
1991 Scream of Stone Actor Stephen 59
Average
1991 The Hitman Actor Marco Luganni 58
Average
1991 The Soulmates in the Gift of Light Actor (voice) 58
Average
1989 Mob Story Actor N/A
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1989 Millennium Actor Dr. Brindle 57
Average
1989 Collision Course Actor Dingman 57
Average
1988 Malarek Actor Stern 59
Average
1988 Switching Channels Actor Berger 59
Average
1986 Meatballs III: Summer Job Actor Peter 58
Average
1983 Spasms Actor Crowley 58
Average
1982 Class of 1984 Actor Detective Stewiski 60
Fair
1982 Cagney & Lacey Actor Lieutenant Bert Samuels 69
Fair
1981 Tulips Actor Bert Irving 58
Average
1981 Heavy Metal Actor Rudnick (voice) 62
Fair
1980 Atlantic City Actor Alfie 61
Fair
1980 Double Negative Actor Dellassandro 58
Average
1979 Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet Actor The Bug (voice) 58
Average
1979 Wild Horse Hank Actor Jay Connors 58
Average
1976 The Clown Murders Actor Police Sergeant 58
Average
1975 King of Kensington Actor Larry King 68
Fair
1975 The Heat Wave Lasted Four Days Actor Harry N/A
N/A
1974 Sunday in the Country Actor Sergeant 59
Average
1974 Child Under A Leaf Actor The Storekeeper 58
Average
1972 When Michael Calls Actor Sheriff Hap Washbrook 58
Average
1972 The Sloane Affair Actor N/A
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1971 The Crowd Inside Actor Director N/A
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1969 The Dowry Actor Barbery N/A
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1968 Isabel Actor Herb 58
Average
1964 Man in the Middle Actor 59
Average
1962 The War Lover Actor Prien: Crew of 'The Body' 58
Average

Directing
1995 Death Junction Directing Director N/A
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1993 Heritage Minutes: Marshall McLuhan Directing Director N/A
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1992 The Diamond Fleece Directing Director 58
Average
1991 White Light Directing Director 58
Average
1975 My Pleasure Is My Business Directing Director 58
Average
1971 The Crowd Inside Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1971 The Crowd Inside Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1971 The Crowd Inside Production Producer N/A
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