Directed credits
13
Active
Regular directing credits.
Director
Al Waxman
Acting
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Directed movies: 7Directed series: 6All crew credits: 13
TMDB ID: 36172
IMDb ID: nm0915382
Known for: Acting
Born: March 2, 1935
Died: January 18, 2001
Age: 65
Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1961 - 2026
Years active: 66
Average TMDB rating: 6.09
Wikidata: Q2622113
Also known as
Albert Samuel Waxman • Albert Waxman • Albert S. Waxman • Stan Ferris
Frequent jobs
Director (13)
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.
Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Al Waxman.
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Al Waxman.
Director • 1 eps
Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989 • Series
Director • 4 eps
My Secret Identity
1988 • Series
Director • 2 eps
HeartBeat
1988 • Series
Director • 1 eps
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 • Series
Director • 6 eps
Cagney & Lacey
1982 • Series
Director • 26 eps
The Littlest Hobo
1979 • Series
Movies
Upcoming Movies
Next announced movie projects with Al Waxman.
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Al Waxman.
as Warden
The Hurricane
1999 • Movie
as Alfie
Atlantic City
1980 • Movie
as Rudnick (voice)
Heavy Metal
1981 • Movie
as Bruce Cutler
Gotti
1996 • Movie
as Detective Stewiski
Class of 1984
1982 • Movie
as Carl Mickens - CIA
The Assignment
1997 • Movie
as School Principal
Bogus
1996 • Movie
as Marco Luganni
The Hitman
1991 • Movie
as Dr. Brindle
Millennium
1989 • Movie
as James Garvey
Live Wire
1992 • Movie
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with Al Waxman.
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Al Waxman.
as Rudnick (voice)
Heavy Metal
1981 • Movie
as Warden
The Hurricane
1999 • Movie
as Dingman
Collision Course
1989 • Movie
as Berger
Switching Channels
1988 • Movie
as Carl Mickens - CIA
The Assignment
1997 • Movie
as Detective Stewiski
Class of 1984
1982 • Movie
as Bruce Cutler
Gotti
1996 • Movie
as Dr. Brindle
Millennium
1989 • Movie
as Crowley
Spasms
1983 • Movie
as Max Lieberman
The Ride
2000 • Movie
as School Principal
Bogus
1996 • Movie
Director
The Diamond Fleece
1992 • Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Al Waxman.
as Carl Wilson • 1 eps
Murder, She Wrote
1984 • Series
Director • 6 eps
Cagney & Lacey
1982 • Series
as Vince Leggett • 1 eps
Due South
1994 • Series
1 eps
Ben Casey
1961 • Series
Director • 1 eps
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 • Series
1 eps
Street Legal
1987 • Series
as Judge Othniel • 44 eps
Twice in a Lifetime
1999 • Series
Director • 26 eps
The Littlest Hobo
1979 • Series
Director • 4 eps
My Secret Identity
1988 • Series
as Homeless Man • 2 eps
Twitch City
1998 • Series
as Larry King • 111 eps
King of Kensington
1975 • Series
as Aguado (voice) • 1 eps
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1995 • Series
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Al Waxman.
Oct 9
as Self
Run Terry Run
2026 • Movie
as Frank Cataldi
What Makes a Family
2001 • Movie
as Max Lieberman
The Ride
2000 • Movie
as Art Zugler
The Thin Blue Lie
2000 • Movie
as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
Something from Nothing
1999 • Movie
as Myron Sindell
In the Company of Spies
1999 • Movie
as Warden
The Hurricane
1999 • Movie
as Grandpa Trapnell
Summer's End
1999 • Movie
as Coach Beasily
A Saintly Switch
1999 • Movie
as Burt
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
1998 • Movie
as John Hofsess
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
1998 • Movie
as Sheldon Hatchett
Critical Care
1997 • Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Al Waxman.
as Louis B. Mayer • 2 eps
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001 • Series
as Judge Othniel • 44 eps
Twice in a Lifetime
1999 • Series
as Homeless Man • 2 eps
Twitch City
1998 • Series
as Aguado (voice) • 1 eps
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1995 • Series
as Vince Leggett • 1 eps
Due South
1994 • Series
1 eps
Street Legal
1987 • Series
as Dale Linseman • 1 eps
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 • Series
as Carl Wilson • 1 eps
Murder, She Wrote
1984 • Series
as Trimmer Waltz • 1 eps
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
1983 • Series
as Lieutenant Bert Samuels • 125 eps
Cagney & Lacey
1982 • Series
1 eps
For the Record
1976 • Series
as Larry King • 111 eps
King of Kensington
1975 • Series