Al Waxman
Born: 1935-03-02 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died: 2001-01-18
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2001
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows as Louis B. Mayer
- What Makes a Family as Frank Cataldi
2000
- The Thin Blue Lie as Art Zugler
- The Ride as Max Lieberman
1999
- Twice in a Lifetime as Judge Othniel
- The Hurricane as Warden
- In the Company of Spies as Myron Sindell
- A Saintly Switch as Coach Beasily
- Something from Nothing as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
- Summer's End as Grandpa Trapnell
1998
- Twitch City as Homeless Man
- Power Play
- Naked City: A Killer Christmas as Burt
- At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story as John Hofsess
1997
- The Assignment as Carl Mickens - CIA
- Critical Care as Sheldon Hatchett
- Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women as Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha")
1996
- Gotti as Bruce Cutler
- Bogus as School Principal
- Noah's Magic Ark as (voice)
- Holiday Affair as Mr. Corley
1995
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective as Aguado (voice)
- Iron Eagle on the Attack as Gen. Kettle
- Net Worth as Jack Adams
- The Shamrock Conspiracy as O'Connor
- Death Junction as Captain Jenkow
1994
- Due South as Vince Leggett
- Operation Golden Phoenix as Chief Gordon
- I Know My Son Is Alive as Herb
- Cagney & Lacey: The Return as Lt. Samuels
1993
- Heritage Minutes: Marshall McLuhan ... (Director)
1992
- Live Wire as James Garvey
- Quiet Killer as Mayor Andy Carmichael
- Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story as Allen
- The Diamond Fleece ... (Director)
1991
- The Hitman as Marco Luganni
- Scream of Stone as Stephen
- I Still Dream of Jeannie as Gen. Wescott
- White Light ... (Director)
- The Soulmates in the Gift of Light as (voice)
1989
- Hard Time on Planet Earth ... (Director)
- Millennium as Dr. Brindle
- Collision Course as Dingman
- Mob Story as Sam
1988
- My Secret Identity ... (Director)
- HeartBeat ... (Director)
- Switching Channels as Berger
- Malarek as Stern
1987
1986
- Meatballs III: Summer Job as Peter
1985
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Dale Linseman
1984
- Murder, She Wrote as Carl Wilson
1983
- Philip Marlowe, Private Eye as Trimmer Waltz
- Spasms as Crowley
1982
- Cagney & Lacey as Lieutenant Bert Samuels
- Class of 1984 as Detective Stewiski
1981
- Heavy Metal as Rudnick (voice)
- Tulips as Bert Irving
- Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot as Lt. Bert Samuels
- Circus International as Self - Host
1980
- Atlantic City as Alfie
- Double Negative as Dellassandro
1979
- The Littlest Hobo ... (Director)
- Wild Horse Hank as Jay Connors
- Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet as The Bug (voice)
1976
- For the Record
- The Clown Murders as Police Sergeant
1975
- Sidestreet
- King of Kensington as Larry King
- The Heatwave Lasted Four Days as Harry
- My Pleasure Is My Business ... (Director)
1974
- Sunday in the Country as Sergeant
- Child Under a Leaf as The Storekeeper
1972
- When Michael Calls as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
- The Sloane Affair: as Hogan
1971
- The Crowd Inside as Director
1969
- The Dowry as Barbery
1968
- Isabel as Herb
1964
1962
- The War Lover as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'