Al Waxman

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Mar 02, 1935 (90 years old)
Death date
Jan 18, 2001

Al Waxman

Known For

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
TV Show 2001

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

Chronicles the life of Judy Garland, from her first public performance in 1924 until her death.

Twice in a Lifetime
1h 0m
TV Show 1999

Twice in a Lifetime

Prematurely deceased people are given the opportunity to correct something that went wrong in their lives and thus change them for the better.

Naked City: A Killer Christmas
1h 35m
Movie 1998

Naked City: A Killer Christmas

An ambitious reporter gets in the way of two cops assigned to investigate a serial killer who becomes active around Christmas time..

At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
2h 0m
Movie 1998

At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story

Based on a true story of Sue Rodriguez who campaigned for the right to die with dignity, opening a controversial ethical debate throughout Canada.

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women
1h 46m
Movie 1997

Rescuers: Stories of Courage - Two Women

First in a series of anthology films dealing with Christians who put their lives on the line to help rescue Jews from the Holocaust. In the first of two short films, "Mamusha," as the Nazis invade her country, a Polish Catholic housekeeper takes under her wing the youngster in the Jewish family for whom she is employed, and shepherds him through WWII in hopes of ultimately getting him repatriated to Palestine. In "Woman on a Bicycle," an unmarried French woman is pressed into service by the church to distribute underground communication pamphlets for the Resistance and ultimately ends up helping the church shelter 19 Jews.

The Assignment
1h 59m
Movie 1997

The Assignment

Jack Shaw has experienced the terror first-hand. He's a top CIA agent who's tracked international killer-for-hire Carlos "The Jackal" Sanchez for over twenty years and barely survived Carlos' devastating bombing of a Parisian cafe. Now, he finally gets a break when he discovers Carlos' dead ringer: American naval officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez.

Holiday Affair
1h 33m
Movie 1996

Holiday Affair

"Meeting cute" while Jodie's son Timmy enthuses over a model train set, Jodie and the raffish but likeable Steve immediately hit it off, but she is already engaged to conservative lawyer Paul Davis. The days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, Jodie finds herself in the unenviable position of choosing between two men whom she adores equally--a job not made easier by the well-meaning interference of son Timmy.

Gotti
1h 57m
Movie 1996

Gotti

John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in America. Life is good, but suspicion creeps in, and greed, rule-breaking and his high public profile all threaten to topple him.

The Shamrock Conspiracy
1h 40m
Movie 1995

The Shamrock Conspiracy

A retired Scotland Yard detective gets involved in a serial killer investigation whilst in New York.

Death Junction
1h 29m
Movie 1995

Death Junction

A small-time drug pusher is caught in the middle of a war between rival Jamaican drug lords, and is accused of stealing a major shipment.

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.

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