Al Waxman
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.
75 acting credits · 13 directing credits
Acting · 75
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Due South
1994
Ben Casey
1961
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Twice in a Lifetime
1999
Street Legal
1987
Twitch City
1998
For the Record
1976
Sidestreet
1975
Class of 1984
1982
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001
The Hurricane
1999
Heavy Metal
1981
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
1983
King of Kensington
1975
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1995
Power Play
1998
Gotti
1996
The Assignment
1997
Millennium
1989
Live Wire
1992
Atlantic City
1980
Bogus
1996
The Hitman
1991
Critical Care
1997
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
1992
What Makes a Family
2001
Man in the Middle
1964
Collision Course
1989
In the Company of Spies
1999
Scream of Stone
1991
The Thin Blue Lie
2000
Switching Channels
1988
Iron Eagle on the Attack
1995
Spasms
1983
The War Lover
1962
Meatballs III: Summer Job
1986
Malarek
1988
Quiet Killer
1992
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
1979
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
1997
Sunday in the Country
1974
Double Negative
1980
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
1994
The Shamrock Conspiracy
1995
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
1975
Holiday Affair
1996
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
1998
A Saintly Switch
1999
I Still Dream of Jeannie
1991
The Clown Murders
1976
Mob Story
1989
When Michael Calls
1972
Net Worth
1995
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
1998
I Know My Son Is Alive
1994
Something from Nothing
1999
The Ride
2000
Operation Golden Phoenix
1994
The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
1991
Isabel
1968
Tulips
1981
Summer's End
1999
Noah's Magic Ark
1996
Wild Horse Hank
1979
Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot
1981
The Dowry
1969
Circus International
1981
Death Junction
1995
Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate
1967
Child Under a Leaf
1974
The Crowd Inside
1971
The Sloane Affair:
1972
Run Terry Run
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Directing · 13
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
The Littlest Hobo
1979
My Secret Identity
1988
Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989
HeartBeat
1988
Tulips
1981
White Light
1991
My Pleasure Is My Business
1975
The Diamond Fleece
1992
Heritage Minutes: Marshall McLuhan
1993
Death Junction
1995
The Crowd Inside
1971