Cast

Madeline Kahn

1942 – 1999

Active years (films on this site)

1972–1973

Genres

ComedyRomanceCrimeDrama

Schools and movements

New Hollywood

Directors worked with

Peter Bogdanovich2 films

Biography

Madeline Gail Kahn was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She was known for her comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks, including What's Up, Doc? (1972), Young Frankenstein (1974), High Anxiety (1977), History of the World, Part I (1981), and her Academy Award–nominated roles in Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974).

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Awards and honours

International

• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play 1993
• Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play 1993
• Daytime Emmy Award

2 films on this site

1. What's Up, Doc? 1972 · Peter Bogdanovich · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
2. Paper Moon 1973 · Peter Bogdanovich · IMDb 8.1 · Cast