Al Waxman

Albert Samuel "Al" Waxman, CM , O.Ont (March 2, 1935 – January 17, 2001) was a Canadian actor born in Toronto.

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CM - O.Ont - March 2 - 1935 - January 17 - 2001 - Canadian - Actor - Toronto

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He is best known for his roles on the television series King of Kensington (CBC) and Cagney & Lacey (CBS).

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Television series - King of Kensington - CBC - Cagney & Lacey - CBS

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Waxman was a founding member of the Canadian Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. In 1997 he was awarded a Gemini Award (the Canadian Emmy) for his performance in the television film Net Worth.

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1997 - Gemini Award - Emmy - Net Worth

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In 1996, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was awarded the Order of Ontario. In 1998 he was given the Earle Grey Award for lifetime achivement in Canadian television.

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1996 - Order of Canada - Order of Ontario - 1998 - Earle Grey Award

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He died in Toronto during heart surgery at the age of 65. The Toronto neighbourhood that his starring role in King of Kensington made famous, Kensington Market, erected a memorial to Waxman following his death.

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Heart - Surgery - Kensington Market

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