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 - 2025
Years active: 65
Average TMDB rating: 6.05
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.
6.0
Hard Time on Planet Earth
Director • 1 eps
1989 Series
6.9
My Secret Identity
Director • 4 eps
1988 Series
2.3
HeartBeat
Director • 2 eps
1988 Series
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Director • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.0
Cagney & Lacey
Director • 6 eps
1982 Series
7.3
The Littlest Hobo
Director • 26 eps
1979 Series
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Al Waxman.
7.4
The Hurricane
as Warden
1999 Movie
6.8
Atlantic City
as Alfie
1980 Movie
6.5
Heavy Metal
as Rudnick (voice)
1981 Movie
6.5
Gotti
as Bruce Cutler
1996 Movie
6.4
Class of 1984
as Detective Stewiski
1982 Movie
6.3
The Assignment
as Carl Mickens - CIA
1997 Movie
5.8
Bogus
as School Principal
1996 Movie
5.4
Millennium
as Dr. Brindle
1989 Movie
5.4
The Hitman
as Marco Luganni
1991 Movie
5.3
Live Wire
as James Garvey
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.
4.4
Spasms
as Crowley
1983 Movie
6.1
Switching Channels
as Berger
1988 Movie
6.5
Heavy Metal
as Rudnick (voice)
1981 Movie
3.0
Death Junction
Director
1995 Movie
4.1
Collision Course
as Dingman
1989 Movie
7.4
The Hurricane
as Warden
1999 Movie
6.3
The Assignment
as Carl Mickens - CIA
1997 Movie
6.5
Gotti
as Bruce Cutler
1996 Movie
6.8
Atlantic City
as Alfie
1980 Movie
6.4
Class of 1984
as Detective Stewiski
1982 Movie
5.4
The Hitman
as Marco Luganni
1991 Movie
5.3
Live Wire
as James Garvey
1992 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Al Waxman.
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
as Carl Wilson • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.0
Cagney & Lacey
Director • 6 eps
1982 Series
5.6
Ben Casey
1 eps
1961 Series
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Director • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.6
Due South
as Vince Leggett • 1 eps
1994 Series
5.5
Twice in a Lifetime
as Judge Othniel • 44 eps
1999 Series
7.3
The Littlest Hobo
Director • 26 eps
1979 Series
7.0
Street Legal
1 eps
1987 Series
6.9
My Secret Identity
Director • 4 eps
1988 Series
5.8
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Aguado (voice) • 1 eps
1995 Series
6.6
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
as Trimmer Waltz • 1 eps
1983 Series
5.2
King of Kensington
as Larry King • 111 eps
1975 Series
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Al Waxman.
Run Terry Run
as Self
2025 Movie
6.2
What Makes a Family
as Frank Cataldi
2001 Movie
2.0
The Ride
as Max Lieberman
2000 Movie
6.0
The Thin Blue Lie
as Art Zugler
2000 Movie
Something from Nothing
as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)
1999 Movie
2.0
In the Company of Spies
as Myron Sindell
1999 Movie
7.4
The Hurricane
as Warden
1999 Movie
7.2
Summer's End
as Grandpa Trapnell
1999 Movie
6.8
A Saintly Switch
as Coach Beasily
1999 Movie
2.3
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
as Burt
1998 Movie
At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story
as John Hofsess
1998 Movie
6.4
Critical Care
as Sheldon Hatchett
1997 Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Al Waxman.
6.5
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
as Louis B. Mayer • 2 eps
2001 Series
5.5
Twice in a Lifetime
as Judge Othniel • 44 eps
1999 Series
8.4
Twitch City
as Homeless Man • 2 eps
1998 Series
5.8
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Aguado (voice) • 1 eps
1995 Series
7.6
Due South
as Vince Leggett • 1 eps
1994 Series
7.0
Street Legal
1 eps
1987 Series
7.2
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Dale Linseman • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
as Carl Wilson • 1 eps
1984 Series
6.6
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
as Trimmer Waltz • 1 eps
1983 Series
7.0
Cagney & Lacey
as Lieutenant Bert Samuels • 125 eps
1982 Series
For The Record
1 eps
1977 Series
5.2
King of Kensington
as Larry King • 111 eps
1975 Series