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Known For
Acting
Birthday
March 2, 1935
Died
January 18, 2001
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Also Known As
- Albert Samuel Waxman
- Albert Waxman
- Albert S. Waxman
- Stan Ferris
Al Waxman
1.0 Popularity
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
0.0
Self
Run Terry Run
2025
6.5
Louis B. Mayer
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001
6.2
Frank Cataldi
What Makes a Family
2001
2.0
Max Lieberman
The Ride
2000
6.0
Art Zugler
The Thin Blue Lie
2000
0.0
Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
Something from Nothing
1999
2.0
Myron Sindell
In the Company of Spies
1999
7.4
Warden
The Hurricane
1999
5.5
Judge Othniel
Twice in a Lifetime
1999
6.8
Coach Beasily
A Saintly Switch
1999
Credits
Run Terry Run
as Self
2025
0.0
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
as Louis B. Mayer
2001
6.5
What Makes a Family
as Frank Cataldi
2001
6.2
The Ride
as Max Lieberman
2000
2.0
The Thin Blue Lie
as Art Zugler
2000
6.0
Something from Nothing
as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
1999
0.0
In the Company of Spies
as Myron Sindell
1999
2.0
The Hurricane
as Warden
1999
7.4
Twice in a Lifetime
as Judge Othniel
1999
5.5
A Saintly Switch
as Coach Beasily
1999
6.8
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
as Burt
1998
2.3
🎬
Power Play
1998
10.0
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
as John Hofsess
1998
0.0
Twitch City
as Homeless Man
1998
8.4
Critical Care
as Sheldon Hatchett
1997
6.4
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
as Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha")
1997
7.0
The Assignment
as Carl Mickens - CIA
1997
6.3
Holiday Affair
as Mr. Corley
1996
5.6
Bogus
as School Principal
1996
5.8
Gotti
as Bruce Cutler
1996
6.5
Noah's Magic Ark
as (voice)
1996
10.0
The Shamrock Conspiracy
as O'Connor
1995
4.0
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Aguado (voice)
1995
5.8
Iron Eagle on the Attack
as Gen. Kettle
1995
3.8
Death Junction
as Captain Jenkow
1995
3.0
Net Worth
as Jack Adams
1995
6.5
Operation Golden Phoenix
as Chief Gordon
1994
3.3
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
as Lt. Samuels
1994
6.6
Due South
as Vince Leggett
1994
7.6
Due South
as Nicholas Van Zandt
1994
7.6
I Know My Son Is Alive
as Herb
1994
3.0
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
as Allen
1992
5.3
Live Wire
as James Garvey
1992
5.2
Quiet Killer
as Mayor Andy Carmichael
1992
5.2
I Still Dream of Jeannie
as Gen. Wescott
1991
6.3
Scream of Stone
as Stephen
1991
6.2
The Hitman
as Marco Luganni
1991
5.4
🎬
The Soulmates in the Gift of Light
as (voice)
1991
5.0
When Michael Calls
as Sheriff Hap Washbrook
1989
5.6
Mob Story
as Sam
1989
1.0
Millennium
as Dr. Brindle
1989
5.4
Collision Course
as Dingman
1989
4.1
Malarek
as Stern
1988
4.0
Switching Channels
as Berger
1988
6.1
Street Legal
1987
7.0
Meatballs III: Summer Job
as Peter
1986
4.1
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Dale Linseman
1985
7.2
Murder, She Wrote
as Carl Wilson
1984
7.5
Spasms
as Crowley
1983
4.4
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
as Trimmer Waltz
1983
6.6
Class of 1984
as Detective Stewiski
1982
6.4
Cagney & Lacey
as Lieutenant Bert Samuels
1982
7.0
🎬
Circus International
as Self - Host
1981
0.0
Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot
as Lt. Bert Samuels
1981
6.0
Tulips
as Bert Irving
1981
3.5
Heavy Metal
as Rudnick (voice)
1981
6.5
Atlantic City
as Alfie
1980
6.8
Double Negative
as Dellassandro
1980
2.8
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
as The Bug (voice)
1979
7.0
Wild Horse Hank
as Jay Connors
1979
4.4
For The Record
1977
0.0
The Clown Murders
as Police Sergeant
1976
3.0
King of Kensington
as Larry King
1975
5.2
Sidestreet
1975
5.0
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days
as Harry
1975
0.0
Sunday in the Country
as Sergeant
1974
6.3
Child Under A Leaf
as The Storekeeper
1974
3.2
The Sloane Affair:
as Hogan
1972
0.0
The Crowd Inside
as Director
1971
0.0
The Dowry
as Barbery
1969
0.0
Isabel
as Herb
1968
4.8
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Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate
1967
0.0
Man in the Middle
1964
6.5
The War Lover
as Prien: Crew of 'The Body'
1962
6.0
Ben Casey
1961
5.6