Madeline Kahn (1942–1999) |
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Madeline Kahn was born Madeline Gail Wolfson on September 29, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Freda (Goldberg) (later known as Paula Kahn) and Bernard B. Wolfson, a garment manufacturer. She was of Russian Jewish descent. Madeline began her acting career in high school and went on to university where she trained as an opera singer and starred in...
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Born:in Chelsea, Massachusetts, USADied:(age 57) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actress (47 credits)
Actress (47 credits)
1996-1999
Cosby
(TV Series)
Pauline Fox
Pauline Fox
- One for the Books
(1999)
... Pauline Fox
- The Parent Trap
(1999)
... Pauline Fox (credit only)
- Superstar
(1999)
... Pauline Fox (credit only)
- There's Something About Hilton
(1999)
... Pauline Fox (credit only)
- A Teacher's Life
(1999)
... Pauline Fox (credit only)
1995
New York News
(TV Series)
Nan Chase
Nan Chase
- The Using Game
(1995)
... Nan Chase
- You Thought the Pope Was Something
(1995)
... Nan Chase
- Welcome Back Cotter
(1995)
... Nan Chase
- A Question of Truth
(1995)
... Nan Chase
- Good-Bye Gator
(1995)
... Nan Chase
1981-1993
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
The Commissioner of Fun and Games / Madeline
The Commissioner of Fun and Games / Madeline
- Around the Corner
(1993)
... The Commissioner of Fun and Games
- Episode #13.1
(1981)
... Madeline
1987-1988
Mr. President
(TV Series)
Lois Gullickson
Lois Gullickson
- Get a Job
(1988)
... Lois Gullickson
- All About Jean
(1988)
... Lois Gullickson
- A Royal Send Off
(1988)
... Lois Gullickson
- Insecurity
(1988)
... Lois Gullickson
- The Christmas Story
(1987)
... Lois Gullickson
1986
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Ellie Coleman
Ellie Coleman
- Wanted: The Perfect Guy
(1986)
... Ellie Coleman
1983-1984
Oh Madeline
(TV Series)
Madeline Wayne
Madeline Wayne
- A Little Fight Music
(1984)
... Madeline Wayne
- Play Crystal for Me
(1984)
... Madeline Wayne
- Ladies' Night Out
(1984)
... Madeline Wayne
- My Mother the Carnal
(1984)
... Madeline Wayne
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
(1984)
... Madeline Wayne
1977
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
(TV Movie)
(uncredited)
1973
Adam's Rib
(TV Series)
Doris
Doris
- The Unwritten Law: Part 2
(1973)
... Doris
- The Unwritten Law: Part 1
(1973)
... Doris
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Soundtrack (18 credits)
Soundtrack (18 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (56 credits)
Self (56 credits)
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Archive footage (38 credits)
Archive footage (38 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (in chorus line; her Broadway debut) in "Kiss Me Kate" on Broadway. See more »Alternate Names:
Madeleine Kahn | Madeliene KahnHeight:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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In Hollywood I thought I was large and klutzy, like the characters I played. I never acted kooky, but I did fill a time slot slated for a woman who was expected to display interesting neurotic behavior. See more »Trivia:
Her performance as Lili von Shtupp in Blazing Saddles (1974) is ranked #74 on Premiere magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006). See more »Trademark:
Often appeared in Mel Brooks filmsStar Sign:
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