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Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Acting

Born: March 2, 1935Toronto, 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.

Known For
Filmography
Run Terry Run

Run Terry Run

Self

2025
What Makes a Family

What Makes a Family

Frank Cataldi

2001
The Ride

The Ride

Max Lieberman

2000
The Thin Blue Lie

The Thin Blue Lie

Art Zugler

2000
Something from Nothing

Something from Nothing

Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)

1999
In the Company of Spies

In the Company of Spies

Myron Sindell

1999
The Hurricane

The Hurricane

Warden

1999
Summer's End

Summer's End

Grandpa Trapnell

1999
A Saintly Switch

A Saintly Switch

Coach Beasily

1999
Naked City: A Killer Christmas

Naked City: A Killer Christmas

Burt

1998
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story

At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story

John Hofsess

1998
Critical Care

Critical Care

Sheldon Hatchett

1997
Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

Dr. Jakob Weinstock (segment "Mamusha")

1997
The Assignment

The Assignment

Carl Mickens - CIA

1997
Holiday Affair

Holiday Affair

Mr. Corley

1996
Bogus

Bogus

School Principal

1996
Gotti

Gotti

Bruce Cutler

1996
Noah's Magic Ark

Noah's Magic Ark

(voice)

1996
The Shamrock Conspiracy

The Shamrock Conspiracy

O'Connor

1995
Iron Eagle on the Attack

Iron Eagle on the Attack

Gen. Kettle

1995
Death Junction

Death Junction

Captain Jenkow

1995
Net Worth

Net Worth

Jack Adams

1995
Operation Golden Phoenix

Operation Golden Phoenix

Chief Gordon

1994
Cagney & Lacey: The Return

Cagney & Lacey: The Return

Lt. Samuels

1994
I Know My Son Is Alive

I Know My Son Is Alive

Herb

1994
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story

Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story

Allen

1992
Live Wire

Live Wire

James Garvey

1992
Quiet Killer

Quiet Killer

Mayor Andy Carmichael

1992
I Still Dream of Jeannie

I Still Dream of Jeannie

Gen. Wescott

1991
Scream of Stone

Scream of Stone

Stephen

1991
The Hitman

The Hitman

Marco Luganni

1991

The Soulmates in the Gift of Light

(voice)

1991
Mob Story

Mob Story

Sam

1989
Millennium

Millennium

Dr. Brindle

1989
Collision Course

Collision Course

Dingman

1989
Malarek

Malarek

Stern

1988
Switching Channels

Switching Channels

Berger

1988
Meatballs III: Summer Job

Meatballs III: Summer Job

Peter

1986
Spasms

Spasms

Crowley

1983
Class of 1984

Class of 1984

Detective Stewiski

1982
Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot

Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot

Lt. Bert Samuels

1981
Tulips

Tulips

Bert Irving

1981
Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal

Rudnick (voice)

1981
Atlantic City

Atlantic City

Alfie

1980
Double Negative

Double Negative

Dellassandro

1980
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

The Bug (voice)

1979
Wild Horse Hank

Wild Horse Hank

Jay Connors

1979
The Clown Murders

The Clown Murders

Police Sergeant

1976
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days

The Heatwave Lasted Four Days

Harry

1975
Sunday in the Country

Sunday in the Country

Sergeant

1974
Child Under a Leaf

Child Under a Leaf

The Storekeeper

1974
Silêncio Mortal

Silêncio Mortal

Sheriff Hap Washbrook

1972
The Sloane Affair:

The Sloane Affair:

Hogan

1972
The Crowd Inside

The Crowd Inside

Director

1971
The Dowry

The Dowry

Barbery

1969
Isabel

Isabel

Herb

1968

Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate

1967
Man in the Middle

Man in the Middle

1964
The War Lover

The War Lover

Prien: Crew of 'The Body'

1962