Al Waxman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

73

Gender

Male

Birthday

1935-03-02

Day of death

2001-01-18 (65 years old)

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Al Waxman

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

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Due South

    Due South

  • Due South

    Due South

  • Ben Casey

    Ben Casey

  • Cagney & Lacey

    Cagney & Lacey

  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

  • Twice in a Lifetime

    Twice in a Lifetime

  • Street Legal

    Street Legal

  • The Hurricane

    The Hurricane

  • Heavy Metal

    Heavy Metal

  • Net Worth

    Net Worth

  • Iron Eagle on the Attack

    Iron Eagle on the Attack

  • Isabel

    Isabel

  • Gotti

    Gotti

  • The War Lover

    The War Lover

  • Mob Story

    Mob Story

  • Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

    Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

  • The Crowd Inside

    The Crowd Inside

  • What Makes a Family

    What Makes a Family

  • Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

  • Scream of Stone

    Scream of Stone

  • Bogus

    Bogus

  • Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story

    Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story

  • Class of 1984

    Class of 1984

  • Sidestreet

    Sidestreet

  • Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

    Philip Marlowe, Private Eye

  • Millennium

    Millennium

  • King of Kensington

    King of Kensington

  • The Heatwave Lasted Four Days

    The Heatwave Lasted Four Days

  • The Assignment

    The Assignment

  • Twitch City

    Twitch City

  • Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot

    Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot

  • Atlantic City

    Atlantic City

  • The Hitman

    The Hitman

  • Tulips

    Tulips

  • Collision Course

    Collision Course

  • Quiet Killer

    Quiet Killer

  • For The Record

    For The Record

  • Spasms

    Spasms

  • Critical Care

    Critical Care

  • Sunday in the Country

    Sunday in the Country

  • Holiday Affair

    Holiday Affair

  • Malarek

    Malarek

  • The Shamrock Conspiracy

    The Shamrock Conspiracy

  • Operation Golden Phoenix

    Operation Golden Phoenix

  • Naked City: A Killer Christmas

    Naked City: A Killer Christmas

  • Man in the Middle

    Man in the Middle

  • I Know My Son Is Alive

    I Know My Son Is Alive

  • Live Wire

    Live Wire

  • Power Play

    Power Play

  • Child Under A Leaf

    Child Under A Leaf

  • At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story

    At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story

  • Cagney & Lacey: The Return

    Cagney & Lacey: The Return

  • Wild Horse Hank

    Wild Horse Hank

  • Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

    Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

  • The Clown Murders

    The Clown Murders

  • Switching Channels

    Switching Channels

  • The Soulmates in the Gift of Light

    The Soulmates in the Gift of Light

  • The Sloane Affair:

    The Sloane Affair:

  • In the Company of Spies

    In the Company of Spies

  • Double Negative

    Double Negative

  • Death Junction

    Death Junction

  • Noah's Magic Ark

    Noah's Magic Ark

  • Something from Nothing

    Something from Nothing

  • A Saintly Switch

    A Saintly Switch

  • Meatballs III: Summer Job

    Meatballs III: Summer Job

  • The Dowry

    The Dowry

  • Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate

    Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate

  • I Still Dream of Jeannie

    I Still Dream of Jeannie

  • When Michael Calls

    When Michael Calls

  • Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

    Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

  • The Ride

    The Ride

  • The Thin Blue Lie

    The Thin Blue Lie