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Al Waxman

Actor, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born March 2, 1935Died January 18, 2001 (65 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Class of 1984
  • Iron Eagle on the Attack
  • When Michael Calls
  • Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
  • Summer's End
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special
  • Twice in a Lifetime
  • Rin Tin Tin: K-9 Cop
  • Malarek

Known For

  • Heavy Metal
  • Atlantic City
  • Cagney & Lacey
  • My Secret Identity
  • Millennium
  • Class of 1984
  • The Hitman
  • Meatballs III: Summer Job
  • Bogus
  • The Littlest Hobo
  • The Assignment
  • Switching Channels
  • Live Wire
  • Twice in a Lifetime
  • Spasms
  • King of Kensington
  • Scream of Stone
  • When Michael Calls
  • Collision Course
  • The War Lover
  • The Diamond Fleece
  • Sweating Bullets
  • What Makes a Family
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)

Filmography

2001
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (TV Series) · as Louis B. Mayer
2001
What Makes a Family · as Frank Cataldi
2000
The Thin Blue Lie · as Art Zugler
1999
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 (TV Series) · as Judge Othniel
1999
Summer's End · as Grandpa Trapnell
1999
A Saintly Switch · as Coach Beasily
1998
1998
Power Play (TV Series)
1998
1998
Twitch City (TV Series) · as Homeless Man
1997
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
1996
Holiday Affair · as Mr. Corley
1996
Bogus · as School Principal
1996
Gotti · as Bruce Cutler
1996
Noah's Magic Ark · as (voice)
1995
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (TV Series) · as Aguado (voice)
1995
1995
1995
Net Worth · as Jack Adams
1994
Death Junction · as Captain Jenkow
1994
Operation Golden Phoenix · as Chief Gordon
1994
Cagney & Lacey: The Return · as Lt. Samuels
1994
Due South (TV Series) · as Nicholas Van Zandt
1994
1992
Live Wire · as James Garvey
1992
1992
Quiet Killer · as Mayor Andy Carmichael
1991
The Hitman · as Marco Luganni
1991
I Still Dream of Jeannie · as Gen. Wescott
1991
Scream of Stone · as Stephen
1991
Sweating Bullets (TV Series) · as Brennan
1989
Mob Story · as Sam
1989
Collision Course · as Dingman
1989
Millennium · as Dr. Brindle
1988
Malarek · as Stern
1988
Switching Channels · as Berger
1987
Street Legal (TV Series)
1986
1985
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) (TV Series) · as Dale Linseman
1984
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) · as Carl Wilson
1983
Spasms · as Crowley
1983
Danger Bay (TV Series) · as Cast
1983
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (TV Series) · as Trimmer Waltz
1982
Class of 1984 · as Detective Stewiski
1981
Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) · as Lieutenant Bert Samuels
1981
Tulips · as Bert Irving
1981
Heavy Metal · as Rudnick (voice)
1980
Atlantic City · as Alfie
1980
Double Negative · as Dellassandro
1979
1979
The Littlest Hobo (TV Series) · as Vernie Davis
1979
Wild Horse Hank · as Jay Connors
1976
The Clown Murders · as Police Sergeant
1975
King of Kensington (TV Series) · as Larry King
1974
Sunday in the Country · as Sergeant
1974
Child Under a Leaf · as The Storekeeper
1972
When Michael Calls · as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
1972
The Sloane Affair · as Hogan
1969
The Dowry · as Barbery
1968
Isabel · as Herb
1965
Seaway (TV Series) · as Theo
1965
For the People (TV Series) · as Berkowitz
1964
1963
The Victors · as 'the Squad' Member
1962
The War Lover · as Prien: Crew Of 'the Body'
1961
Ben Casey (TV Series)

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