Al Waxman
Known for: Acting
Born: March 2, 1935
Died: January 18, 2001
Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Filmography
63 movies · 19 TV shows, newest first
NR
Run Terry Run
2026
6.6
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001
6.3
What Makes a Family
2001
3.7
The Ride
2000
7.0
The Thin Blue Lie
2000
NR
Something from Nothing
1999
5.0
In the Company of Spies
1999
7.4
The Hurricane
1999
6.2
Twice in a Lifetime
1999
7.6
Summer's End
1999
6.3
A Saintly Switch
1999
3.8
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
199810.0
Power Play
1998
9.0
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
1998
8.5
Twitch City
1998
6.3
Critical Care
1997
8.5
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
1997
6.4
The Assignment
1997
5.9
Holiday Affair
1996
5.8
Bogus
1996
6.6
Gotti
1996
10.0
Noah's Magic Ark
1996
6.0
The Shamrock Conspiracy
1995
5.9
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1995
3.9
Iron Eagle on the Attack
1995
4.5
Death Junction
1995
6.9
Net Worth
1995
4.8
Operation Golden Phoenix
1994
6.8
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
1994
7.6
Due South
1994
5.3
I Know My Son Is Alive
1994
NR
Heritage Minutes: Marshall McLuhan
1993
7.0
The Diamond Fleece
1992
5.8
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
1992
5.2
Live Wire
1992
5.6
Quiet Killer
1992
6.3
I Still Dream of Jeannie
1991
6.3
Scream of Stone
1991
5.0
White Light
1991
5.5
The Hitman
1991
6.0
The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
1991
5.5
Mob Story
1989
5.4
Millennium
1989
4.2
Collision Course
1989
6.3
Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989
7.0
Malarek
1988
7.0
My Secret Identity
1988
3.8
HeartBeat
1988
6.1
Switching Channels
1988
7.3
Street Legal
1987
4.1
Meatballs III: Summer Job
1986
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984
4.6
Spasms
1983
6.9
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
1983
6.4
Class of 1984
1982
6.9
Cagney & Lacey
1982NR
Circus International
1981
6.0
Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot
1981
5.0
Tulips
1981
6.5
Heavy Metal
1981
6.8
Atlantic City
1980
3.8
Double Negative
1980
7.0
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
1979
7.5
The Littlest Hobo
1979
5.0
Wild Horse Hank
1979
4.7
The Clown Murders
1976
9.0
For the Record
1976
5.7
King of Kensington
1975
8.0
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
1975
4.7
My Pleasure Is My Business
1975
6.4
Sunday in the Country
1974
4.0
Child Under a Leaf
1974
5.7
When Michael Calls
1972
9.0
The Sloane Affair:
1972
8.0
The Crowd Inside
1971
8.0
The Dowry
1969
5.2
Isabel
19687.0
Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate
1967
6.5
Man in the Middle
1964
6.0
The War Lover
1962
5.9
Ben Casey
1961