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Madeline Gail Kahn (née Wolfson; September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is known for comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks, including What's Up, Doc?
Madeline Kahn was an American actress and singer who starred in comedies such as Paper Moon, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. She was nominated for two Oscars and died of ovarian cancer in 1999.
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- Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Madeline Kahn. Actress: Paper Moon. Madeline Kahn was born Madeline Gail Wolfson of Russian Jewish descent on September 29, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Freda Goldberg (later known as Paula Kahn), who was still in her teens, and Bernard B. Wolfson, a garment manufacturer.
- September 29, 1942
- December 3, 1999
Dec 4, 1999 · The Oscar-nominated actress and comedian, known for her roles in Blazing Saddles, What's Up Doc? and Paper Moon, died of ovarian cancer in 1999. She was 57 and had been fighting the disease for a year.
- CBS News
Dec 4, 1999 · Madeline Kahn, the Oscar-nominated comedian best known for her work in the films ''Paper Moon'' and ''Blazing Saddles'' and in the Broadway revival of ''Born Yesterday,''...
May 4, 2015 · She was delightful in “Paper Moon” and “Blazing Saddles,” then uproarious as the monster’s tuneful bride in “Young Frankenstein.” Yet Madeline Kahn often didn’t seem to appreciate her comedic talent, even though it kept her close to the hearts of audiences for three decades.
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Learn about the career and personal struggles of Madeline Kahn, a versatile and hilarious actress who starred in movies like Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles. Read excerpts from her biography by William V. Madison and interviews with her colleagues and friends.
