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  Al Waxman - Northern Stars
Stratford." Acting was a passion for Al Waxman and it all began when he wandered into the darkened vault of a movie house as a young boy.
It was in London that Al Waxman landed his first role in a movie.
Waxman was a recipient of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, and was made a member of the Order of Ontario in 1996 and a member of the Order of Canada in 1997.
www.northernstars.ca /actorsvz/waxmanbio.html   (842 words)

  
 Al Waxman - Famous Canadian Actor
Ubiquitous Canadian actor/director Al Waxman was not always cast in leading roles, but he was invariably given special billing, usually with a box around his name in the opening credits.
Waxman's other major television roles were as Coach Lloyd Gorman during the first year of another hockey drama, Power Play (1998), and Judge Othneil, a celestial being in the fantasy series Twice in a Lifetime (1999-2000).
Albert Samuel Waxman, actor, writer, producer and director: born Toronto 2 March 1935; OC 1997; married 1968 Sara Shapiro (one son, one daughter); died Toronto 17 January 2001.
canada.softlandings.com /famous-canadians/Al-Waxman.php   (708 words)

  
 Al Waxman
Waxman says that Twice in a Lifetime is unlike anything else on TV today because “it allows for many layers of discussion and exploration.”
Waxman was a regular on CBC children’s radio in 1949.
Waxman was the star of the CBC series King of Kensington, co-starred in the CBS series Cagney and Lacey and numerous television movies and feature films.
www.duke.edu /~wc4/PaulPopowich/Twiceal.htm   (497 words)

  
  Al Waxman article
Though Al Waxman (Lt. Bert Samuels) would like a bigger role on the show, he is enough of a survivor to be happy with what he has.
Waxman, standing behind the grill, would clandestinely eye them, trying to figure who among the gaunt and destitute might not be eating again for a couple of days, quietly making them oversized portions of hamburger, until a manager caught him in the act one day and fired him.
Waxman has directed five Cagney episodes, two just this past season, and two the previous season in which Kove and Carl Lumbly (Petrie) had prominent parts and offered to work longer for Waxman so that he could tailor their scenes to his liking.
www.bookmice.net /darkchilde/candl/he.html   (1777 words)

  
  Waxman, Albert Samuel
Waxman, Albert S. Al Waxman is an internationally known television and film actor (photo by Thomas King).
Waxman studied acting in New York in 1959, performed in Hollywood films, and directed short subjects and full-length Canadian movies before his CBC-TV role, which earned him an ACTRA award in 1976.
Waxman was active in fundraising and charitable activities across Canada.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0008493   (463 words)

  
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Waxman revealed every detainee currently in US custody will be released as soon as the “enemy combatant” classification no longer applied to his case and would be transferred to a destination abroad, including his country of origin, as US policies stipulated.
Waxman was appointed to his post in July 2004 to oversee detainee affairs within the US administration.
Waxman revealed his government had contemplated transferring the detainees to a third country if guarantees were not forthcoming with one released detainee handed over to Spain, which is not his country of origin.
aawsat.com /english/news.asp?section=3&id=1808   (1226 words)

  
 Canadian Jewish News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Waxman, one of Canada's most popular and well-respected actors, died last week from complications following what was expected to be routine heart surgery.
Waxman was probably best known for his roles as Larry King in King of Kensington, from 1975 to 1980, and as Lt. Bert Samuel in Cagney & Lacey, which ran from 1981 to 1985.
Waxman's son Adam said it was comforting to see "such a diversity of people." He praised his father for his love and respect for learning, his dedication to his craft, his passion for everything he did, and for the love and respect he showed to his wife, Sara.
www.cjnews.com /pastIssues/01/jan25-01/main.asp   (807 words)

  
 CANOE -- JAM! Movies - Artists - Waxman, Al: Al Waxman's career highlights
Waxman was undergoing seemingly routine heart bypass surgery when complications set in afterwards, said his wife Sara, an author and restaurant critic for The Toronto Sun.
Waxman underwent a heart bypass 14 years ago and Wednesday's operation was supposed to be a less intense and tricky procedure.
Waxman was also a man who appreciated the company of friends and the taste of potato pancakes in apple sauce.
jam.canoe.ca /Movies/Artists/W/Waxman_Al/2001/01/19/762552.html   (909 words)

  
 Al Waxman in Power Play
Al Waxman, who will forever be remembered by Canadians as a typically good-natured Canuck in CBC's hit King of Kensington, was born in Toronto on March 2, 1935.
Following that, Al Waxman remained a busy actor and director, including another role that got him recognition : Lt. Bert Samuels in the television series Cagney and Lacey from 1982 to 1988.
In 1999, Waxman debuted on the stage of the Royal Alexandra Theatre, in Neil Simon's Proposals.
www.g2creations.qc.ca /powerplay/waxman/waxman.html   (208 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Waxman was born in Toronto to Jewish immigrants from Poland.
This was a potentially controversial performance given that Waxman was of the Jewish faith while the Shylock character is often associated with Anti-Semitism.
Al Waxman realized over the years that this organization, while appearing tongue in cheek, was a group of bonafide fans who enjoyed celebrating "the King of Canada".
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Al_Waxman   (562 words)

  
 The Democratic Party
Congress is getting to the bottom of the leaking of a covert CIA agent, despite a former White House official being found guilty of lying and obstructing justice.
Yet the White House is currently preventing Fitzgerald from handing over "key documents," according to a new letter from Rep. Waxman.
Bernie Kerik and Rudy Giuliani have been the best of friends.
www.democrats.org   (295 words)

  
 Al Waxman - Moviefone
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 Al Waxman - Photos, Bio and News for Al Waxman | TVGuide.com
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 Zap2it - TV news - Canadian Actor Waxman Passes Away
For the two years, Waxman had starred PAX's "Twice In A Lifetime," as celestial Judge Othniel who decides if newly deceased souls will go on or be sent back to Earth for a second chance.
"Al Waxman was beloved and respected by both the audience and his colleagues," Paxson President and CEO, Jeff Sagansky said.
Waxman is best known for his role as Lt. Bert Samuels in the Emmy Award-winning series "Cagney and Lacey," but ranks as one of Canada's most beloved entertainers, having participated in over 1000 radio, television, theater, and motion picture projects as either an actor or director.
tv.zap2it.com /tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|65025|1|,00.html   (271 words)

  
 Attorney Robert Waxman, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP, Beverly Hills, California
Waxman is admitted to the State Bar of California; and the United States District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California.
Waxman received his J.D. from the University of California School of Law, Los Angeles in 1979, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Conflicts of Law, and Editor-in-Chief of the UCLA Alaska Law Review.
Waxman is an author and lecturer in the areas of his expertise.
www.ecjlaw.com /bio/RobertWaxman.asp   (731 words)

  
 The Blotter
Waxman's staff has confirmed the congressman planned to issue his first subpoena as a committee chairman this session to legally compel Weightman's testimony if the Pentagon did not relent.
Waxman's office confirmed the congressman plans to force the officer to appear by issuing a subpoena for his testimony.
In the letter, Waxman charged that the Army used an unusual process to award a five-year, $120 million contract to manage the center to a company owned by a former executive of Halliburton, the scandal-prone government contractor once operated by Vice President Dick Cheney.
blogs.abcnews.com /theblotter/2007/03/waxman_to_force.html   (2476 words)

  
 Al Waxman, actor, 65
Thursday January 18 6:19 PM ET Pioneering Canadian actor Al Waxman dies TORONTO (Reuters) - Pioneering Canadian actor Al Waxman, who achieved icon status in his home country and was well known elsewhere for his role in the U.S. TV series ''Cagney and Lacey,'' died Thursday at age 65 of complications following heart bypass surgery.
He was devoted to his work and took tremendous pride in it.'' In his career, which spanned 50 years, Waxman acted in, directed, produced or wrote more than 1,000 radio, television, theater and film productions.
Waxman returned to the Canadian stage in 1997, playing Willy Loman in the Stratford Festival production of ``Death of a Salesman''.
slick.org /deathwatch/mailarchive/msg00184.html   (378 words)

  
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Al also attended such drama/theatre schools such as the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of the Theatre (New York City), London School of Film Technique (London, England), New York School of Motion Picture Production (New York City) and took acting classes with Lee Strasberg.
Al was spokesperson for organizations such as: United Appeal, United Jewish Appeal, Israel Bonds, Variety Club, and Big Brothers.
Al Waxman was accorded many tributes for his volunteer and philanthropic work.
schools.tdsb.on.ca /vaughanroad/halloffame/index.htm   (4816 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Beloved Canadian actor Al Waxman dies
Waxman's wife Sara said Thursday the surgery was successful but her husband's heart did not respond afterward as it should have, despite doctors' efforts.
Waxman was born in Toronto and made his acting debut as a teenager in live radio dramas.
Waxman was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 1997, received Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee Medal, and a Gemini in 1997 for the TV hockey drama,
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1025815198018_21224398   (276 words)

  
 Al Waxman - Delivers
Time to take it down a notch as Al ruminates on love won and lost, with the tender Ballad, "sorry seems to be the hardest Word", I defy even the most cold hearted flamer not to wince at the alarming vocal gymnastics contained in the songs Coda..
Al never stands still, not unless there is a running buffet with free wine, so it's no surprise to hear him expand his musical Palette into new and Challenging Areas.
What Waxman Long Player would be complete with out his Keynote delivery of "wind beneath my Wings"...recorded Live at the Lollapalooza here a new generation of street tough skate kids fall under the magical spell of the Old Rogue.
www.justramit.co.uk /justramit-218.htm   (782 words)

  
 Al Waxman - Famous Canadian Actor
Ubiquitous Canadian actor/director Al Waxman was not always cast in leading roles, but he was invariably given special billing, usually with a box around his name in the opening credits.
Waxman's other major television roles were as Coach Lloyd Gorman during the first year of another hockey drama, Power Play (1998), and Judge Othneil, a celestial being in the fantasy series Twice in a Lifetime (1999-2000).
Albert Samuel Waxman, actor, writer, producer and director: born Toronto 2 March 1935; OC 1997; married 1968 Sara Shapiro (one son, one daughter); died Toronto 17 January 2001.
www.softlandings.com /canada/famous-canadians/Al-Waxman.php   (573 words)

  
 Al Waxman - Slider
Albert Samuel (Al) Waxman CM, O.Ont. (March 2, 1935 – January 17, 2001) was a Canadian actor born in Toronto.
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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 What A Character!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Al Waxman was the son of Polish immigrants who ran the Melinda Lunch restaurant, a dinette in the heart of Toronto.
Waxman was inspired to become an actor after seeing The Al Jolson Story, and by the time he was seventeen he was acting on CBC radio.
In addition to acting, Waxman was an experienced TV director, with episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Littlest Hobo to his credit.
www.what-a-character.com /cgi-bin/display.cgi?id=982804731   (179 words)

  
 Al Waxman, actor, 65
He was devoted to his work and took tremendous pride in it.'' In his career, which spanned 50 years, Waxman acted in, directed, produced or wrote more than 1,000 radio, television, theater and film productions.
Waxman returned to the Canadian stage in 1997, playing Willy Loman in the Stratford Festival production of ``Death of a Salesman''.
It's a great loss to us and to the theatrical community, and to all his friends who had met him over the years.'' Waxman is survived by his wife Sara Waxman, daughter Tobaron and son Adam.
www.slick.org /deathwatch/mailarchive/msg00184.html   (378 words)

  
 Kabbalah Simply Stated - 3) Bob Waxman Bio: - Kabalist Robert Waxman   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Educator Bob Waxman has been studying Kabbalah for (22) years and was a student of Rabbi Azriel Abraham of Jerusalem for (13) years.
Rabbi: First of all, because Kabbalah teaches that the object of life is to perform mitzvot, our duty is to allow the divine wisdom of our neshamah to unfold, then naturally we will want to help and teach others.
Rabbi: Our natural responsibilities which are ingrained in our soul’s nature must be to be understood and dispensed to humanity, neighbors, friends, family, the poor, those who are mentally and physically challenged, in need of education, deserving of kindness, compassion and love.
www.kabalist.bigstep.com /listofservices.html   (1900 words)

  
 Multiple sodium channels and their roles in electrogenesis within dorsal root ganglion neurons -- Rush et al. 579 (1): ...
Cummins TR, Dib-Hajj SD, Herzog RI and Waxman SG (2005).
Cummins TR, Dib-Hajj SD and Waxman SG (2004).
Lampert A, Hains BC and Waxman SG (2006).
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 Robert 'Bob' Waxman Writer and Educator on Kabbalah
Robert 'Bob' Waxman is a writer, speaker and educator on the subjects of Kabbalah and spiritual growth.
Robert 'Bob' Waxman is the author of the best-selling book, "Kabbalah Simply Stated." This book has received rave reviews and is being sold in 12 countries around the world.
Further information about Robert Waxman and "Kabbalah Simply Stated" can be found on his website at www.kabalist.bigstep.com.
www.elixirsystems.com /more_information/clients/robert-waxman.php   (254 words)

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