Al Waxman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 2, 1935
- Died
- January 18, 2001 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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," "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
Filmography
Run Terry Run
Movie · as Self
What Makes a Family
Movie · as Frank Cataldi
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
TV · as Louis B. Mayer · 2 eps
The Thin Blue Lie
Movie · as Art Zugler
The Ride
Movie · as Max Lieberman
In the Company of Spies
Movie · as Myron Sindell
A Saintly Switch
Movie · as Coach Beasily
The Hurricane
Movie · as Warden
Something from Nothing
Movie · as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
Summer's End
Movie · as Grandpa Trapnell
Twice in a Lifetime
TV · as Judge Othniel · 44 eps
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
Movie · as Burt
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
Movie · as John Hofsess
Power Play
TV · 4 eps
Twitch City
TV · as Homeless Man · 2 eps
The Assignment
Movie · as Carl Mickens - CIA
Critical Care
Movie · as Sheldon Hatchett
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
Movie · as Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha")
Gotti
Movie · as Bruce Cutler
Holiday Affair
Movie · as Mr. Corley
Noah's Magic Ark
Movie · as (voice)
Bogus
Movie · as School Principal
Iron Eagle on the Attack
Movie · as Gen. Kettle
The Shamrock Conspiracy
Movie · as O'Connor
Net Worth
Movie · as Jack Adams
Death Junction
Movie · as Captain Jenkow
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
TV · as Aguado (voice) · 1 ep
I Know My Son Is Alive
Movie · as Herb
Operation Golden Phoenix
Movie · as Chief Gordon
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
Movie · as Lt. Samuels
Due South
TV · as Vince Leggett, Nicholas Van Zandt · 1 ep
Quiet Killer
Movie · as Mayor Andy Carmichael
Live Wire
Movie · as James Garvey
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Movie · as Allen
The Hitman
Movie · as Marco Luganni
Scream of Stone
Movie · as Stephen
The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
Movie · as (voice)
I Still Dream of Jeannie
Movie · as Gen. Wescott
Millennium
Movie · as Dr. Brindle
Collision Course
Movie · as Dingman
Mob Story
Movie · as Sam
Malarek
Movie · as Stern
Switching Channels
Movie · as Berger
Street Legal
TV · 1 ep
Meatballs III: Summer Job
Movie · as Peter
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV · as Dale Linseman · 1 ep
Murder, She Wrote
TV · as Carl Wilson · 1 ep
Spasms
Movie · as Crowley
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
TV · as Trimmer Waltz · 1 ep
Class of 1984
Movie · as Detective Stewiski
Cagney & Lacey
TV · as Lieutenant Bert Samuels · 125 eps
Heavy Metal
Movie · as Rudnick (voice)
Tulips
Movie · as Bert Irving
Circus International
TV · as Self - Host · 6 eps
Atlantic City
Movie · as Alfie
Double Negative
Movie · as Dellassandro
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
Movie · as The Bug (voice)
Wild Horse Hank
Movie · as Jay Connors
The Clown Murders
Movie · as Police Sergeant
For the Record
TV · 1 ep
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
Movie · as Harry
King of Kensington
TV · as Larry King · 111 eps
Sunday in the Country
Movie · as Sergeant
Child Under a Leaf
Movie · as The Storekeeper
When Michael Calls
Movie · as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
The Sloane Affair:
Movie · as Hogan
The Crowd Inside
Movie · as Director
The Dowry
Movie · as Barbery
Isabel
Movie · as Herb
Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate
Movie
Man in the Middle
Movie
The War Lover
Movie · as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
Ben Casey
TV · 1 ep