Al Waxman
Lieutenant Bert Samuels in Cagney and Lacey
Birth name : Albert Samuel Waxman
Birth date : 1935/03/02
Date of death : 2001/01/18 (66 years old)
Birth place : Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Biography for Al Waxman
Canadian actor who had performed more than 1000 times in theater, radio and television. A prolific actor, he had played among others in "The King of Kensington", a Canadian CBC television production from 1975 to 1980 and in the American police series "Cagney and Lacey". He often worked in England, as an actor and director. In the past two years, it has been distributing "Twice in a Lifetime". He worked a lot at the Stratford festival, Ontario. He died in Toronto on January 17, 2001.
Al Waxman was a Canadian actor known for his role as C.C. Capers in the popular television series King of Kensington. Born in Toronto in 1935, Waxman began his acting career in the 1960s, and played in many theatrical, cinematographic and televised productions during his career.
In addition to his emblematic role in King of Kensington, Waxman also played in films such as The Silent Partner, The Wars and American Friends, as well as in television series such as Street Legal, Street Time and The Border. In addition to his acting work, Waxman was also a renowned director and television producer.
Apart from his acting career, Waxman was also known for his philanthropic and social commitment. He was a member of several charitable organizations and worked closely with numerous charities to help disadvantaged people and marginalized communities.
Unfortunately, Waxman died in January 2001 at the age of 65, leaving behind a remarkable heritage as an actor, director and social activist. His career was celebrated by many fans and colleagues, and he was recognized for his talent, his hard work and his commitment to others.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) (TV) | Louis B. Mayer |
| What Makes a Family (2001) (TV) | Frank Cataldi |
| The Ride (2000) (TV) | Max Lieberman |
| The Thin Blue Lie (2000) (TV) | Art Zugler |
| In the Company of Spies (1999) (TV) | Myron Sindell |
| The Hurricane (1999) | Warden at Rahway Penitentiary |
| Twice In a Lifetime (1999) TV Series | Judge Othneil |
| Summer's End (1999) (TV) | Grandpa Trapnell |
| A Saintly Switch (1999) (TV) | Coach Beasily |
| Unforgettable: 100 Years Remembered (1999) (TV) | Narrator |
| Naked City: A Killer Christmas (1998) (TV) | Burt |
| At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story (1998) | John Hofsess |
| Critical Care (1997) | Sheldon Hatchett (a Lawyer) |
| Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Women (1997) (TV) | Dr. Jacob Weinstock |
| The Assignment (1997/I) | Carl Mickens - CIA |
| Holiday Affair (1996) (TV) | Mr. Corley |
| Bogus (1996) | School Principal |
| Gotti (1996) (TV) | Bruce Cutler |
| Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1996) TV Series (voice) | Aguado |
| Iron Eagle IV (1995) | Gen. Kettle |
| The Shamrock Conspiracy (1995) (TV) | O'Connor |
| Net Worth (1995) (TV) | Jack Adams |
| Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994) (TV) | Lt. Samuels |
| I Know My Son Is Alive (1994) (TV) | Herb |
| Operation Golden Phoenix (1993) | Chief Gordon |
| Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story (1992) (TV) | Allen |
| Live Wire (1992) | James Garvey |
| Quiet Killer (1992) (TV) | Mayor Andy Carmichael |
| The Trial of Red Riding Hood (1992) (TV) | The Judge |
| The Hitman (1991/I) | Marco Luganni |
| I Still Dream of Jeannie (1991) (TV) | Gen. Wescott |
| Cerro Torre: Schrei aus Stein (1991) | |
| Back to the Beanstalk (1990) (TV) | The Pawnbroker |
| Mob Story (1990) | Sam |
| Millennium (1989) | Dr. Brindle |
| Collision Course (1989) | Dingman |
| Malarek (1989) | Stern |
| Switching Channels (1988) | Berger |
| The Return of Ben Casey (1988) (TV) | Dr. Stratton |
| Meatballs III: Summer Job (1987) | Peter |
| Spasms (1983) | Warren Crowley |
| Cagney & Lacey (1982) TV Series | Lt. Bert Samuels (1982-1988) |
| Class of 1984 (1982) | Detective Stewiski |
| Cagney & Lacey (1981) (TV) | Lt. Bert Samuels |
| Tulips (1981) | Bert Irving |
| Heavy Metal (1981) (voice) | Rudnick |
| Atlantic City (1980) | Alfie (special appearance by) |
| Double Negative (1980) | Dellassandro |
| Intergalactic Thanksgiving (1979) (TV) (voice) | The Bug |
| Wild Horse Hank (1979) | Jay Conors |
| The Clown Murders (1976) | Police Officer |
| King of Kensington (1975) TV Series | Larry King |
| Vengeance Is Mine (1974) | Sergeant |
| A Star Is Lost! (1974) | Inspector Bruno |
| When Michael Calls (1972) (TV) | Sheriff Hap Washbrook |
| The Sloane Affair (1972) | |
| The Last Act of Martin Weston (1970) (as Albert Waxman) | |
| Isabel (1968) | Herb |
| Counter Etiquette. Part 1 (1967) | |
| Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate (1967) | |
| Man in the Middle (1964) | Cpl. Zimmerman |
| The Victors (1963) | Firing Squad Member |
| The War Lover (1962) | Sgt. Prien |
| The Hired Gun (1961) |
Trivia
- In 1997, received the Order of Canada, that country's highest civilian honor.
- "I am Canada. I'm a lover of life. I'm a dreamer of dreams. And I believe it's time I said, 'I Love You', But I got to hear you say you love me too." -- Lyrics from the 1978 disco song "Gotta Hear You Say It Too" written by Al Waxman
Family
- Spouse : Sara (24 October 1968 - 18 January 2001) (his death) 2 children.
- Two children: Adam (b.1972), Tobaron (b.1970)
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest