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Madeline Kahn

Bio: Madeline Gail Kahn (née Wolfson; September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress, comedian and singer, known for 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). Kahn made her Broadway debut in Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1968, and received Tony Award nominations for the play In the Boom Boom Room in 1974 and for the original production of the musical On the Twentieth Century in 1978
Born: Tue, Sep 29 1942
Birthplace: Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Fri, Dec 03 1999
Madeline Kahn is 57 years old
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Poster of Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Who Done It: The Clue Documentary as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 2022
Poster of AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 2020
Poster of Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Mel Brooks: Unwrapped as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2018
Poster of Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West
Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 2014
Poster of Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Mel Brooks: Make a Noise as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as 'Self (uncredited) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 2010
Poster of Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in The Pixar Story as 'Gypsy (voice) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays as 'Gorgeous Teitelbaum (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd as 'Pat Nixon (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Back in the Saddle
Back in the Saddle
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Back in the Saddle as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Judy Berlin
Judy Berlin
Madeline Kahn was 57 in Judy Berlin as 'Alice Gold'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1999
Poster of A Bug's Life
A Bug's Life
Madeline Kahn was 56 in A Bug's Life as 'Gypsy Moth (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of London Suite
London Suite
Madeline Kahn was 53 in London Suite as 'Sharon Semple'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1996
Poster of For Love Alone: The Ivana Trump Story
For Love Alone: The Ivana Trump Story
Madeline Kahn was 53 in For Love Alone: The Ivana Trump Story as 'Sabrina'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein
Madeline Kahn was 53 in Making Frankensense of Young Frankenstein as 'Elizabeth (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
Madeline Kahn was 53 in Nixon as 'Martha Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Mixed Nuts
Mixed Nuts
Madeline Kahn was 52 in Mixed Nuts as 'Blanche Munchnik'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1994
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Madeline Kahn was 52 in The World of Jim Henson as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
Madeline Kahn was 50 in Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1993
Poster of Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Madeline Kahn was 49 in Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of For Richer, for Poorer
For Richer, for Poorer
Madeline Kahn was 49 in For Richer, for Poorer as 'Billie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of They call me Lucky Luke - Ma Dalton
They call me Lucky Luke - Ma Dalton
Madeline Kahn was 48 in They call me Lucky Luke - Ma Dalton as 'Esperanza'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding
Madeline Kahn was 47 in Betsy's Wedding as 'Lola Hopper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Madeline Kahn was 47 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1990
Poster of Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Madeline Kahn was 46 in Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Madeline Kahn was 45 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1988
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Along
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Madeline Kahn was 44 in Sesame Street: Sing Along as 'Special Appearance'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of An American Tail
An American Tail
Madeline Kahn was 44 in An American Tail as 'Gussie Mausheimer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1986
Poster of Wanted: The Perfect Guy
Wanted: The Perfect Guy
Madeline Kahn was 44 in Wanted: The Perfect Guy as 'Ellie Coleman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of My Little Pony: The Movie
My Little Pony: The Movie
Madeline Kahn was 43 in My Little Pony: The Movie as 'Draggle (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Clue
Clue
Madeline Kahn was 43 in Clue as 'Mrs. White'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1985
Poster of Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Madeline Kahn was 42 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of City Heat
City Heat
Madeline Kahn was 42 in City Heat as 'Caroline Howley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
Madeline Kahn was 40 in Yellowbeard as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Group Madness
Group Madness
Madeline Kahn was 40 in Group Madness as 'Self / Mrs. Yellowbeard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1983
Poster of Slapstick of Another Kind
Slapstick of Another Kind
Madeline Kahn was 40 in Slapstick of Another Kind as 'Eliza Swain / Lutetia Swain'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of Scrambled Feet
Scrambled Feet
Madeline Kahn was 39 in Scrambled Feet as 'Madeline'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1982
Poster of All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds
Madeline Kahn was 39 in All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1981
Poster of History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
Madeline Kahn was 38 in History of the World: Part I as 'Empress Nympho'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of First Family
First Family
Madeline Kahn was 38 in First Family as 'Mrs. Link'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Wholly Moses
Wholly Moses
Madeline Kahn was 37 in Wholly Moses as 'The Witch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Happy Birthday, Gemini
Happy Birthday, Gemini
Madeline Kahn was 37 in Happy Birthday, Gemini as 'Bunny Weinberger'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of Simon
Simon
Madeline Kahn was 37 in Simon as 'Dr. Cynthia Mallory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Madeline Kahn was 36 in The Muppet Movie as 'El Sleezo Patron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Madeline Kahn was 35 in The Cheap Detective as 'Mrs. Montenegro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of High Anxiety
High Anxiety
Madeline Kahn was 35 in High Anxiety as 'Victoria Brisbane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1977
Poster of Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Madeline Kahn was 33 in Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as 'Estie Del Ruth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1976
Poster of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Madeline Kahn was 33 in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother as 'Jenny Hill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1975
Poster of At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love
Madeline Kahn was 32 in At Long Last Love as 'Kitty O'Kelly (Kathy Krumm)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
Madeline Kahn was 32 in Young Frankenstein as 'Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Madeline Kahn was 31 in Blazing Saddles as 'Lili Von Shtupp'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Madeline Kahn was 30 in From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler as 'Schoolteacher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1973
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Madeline Kahn was 30 in Paper Moon as 'Trixie Delight'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1973
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Madeline Kahn was 29 in Harvey as 'Nurse Ruth Kelly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1972
Poster of What's Up, Doc?
What's Up, Doc?
Madeline Kahn was 29 in What's Up, Doc? as 'Eunice Burns'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1972
Poster of Screwball Comedies... Remember Them?
Screwball Comedies... Remember Them?
Madeline Kahn was 29 in Screwball Comedies... Remember Them? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Dove
The Dove
Madeline Kahn was 26 in The Dove as 'Sigfried'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Legends
Legends
Madeline Kahn would have been no older than 57 in Legends as 'Elizabeth (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Little Bill
Little Bill
Madeline Kahn was 57+ in Little Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Madeline Kahn was 53+ in Cosby as 'Pauline Fox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Madeline Kahn was 53+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of New York News
New York News
Madeline Kahn was 52+ in New York News as 'Nan Chase'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Madeline Kahn was 51+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
Madeline Kahn was 49+ in Lucky Luke as 'Esperanza, Esmeralda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 1992
Poster of Kurt Vonnegut's Monkey House
Kurt Vonnegut's Monkey House
Madeline Kahn was 48+ in Kurt Vonnegut's Monkey House as 'Grace Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 12 1991
Poster of Road to Avonlea
Road to Avonlea
Madeline Kahn was 47+ in Road to Avonlea as 'Pigeon Plumtree'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of Mr. President
Mr. President
Madeline Kahn was 44+ in Mr. President as 'Lois Gullickson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of My Little Pony
My Little Pony
Madeline Kahn was 43+ in My Little Pony
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Comedy Factory
The Comedy Factory
Madeline Kahn was 42+ in The Comedy Factory as 'Violet Kingsley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Oh Madeline
Oh Madeline
Madeline Kahn was 40+ in Oh Madeline as 'Madeline Wayne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Madeline Kahn was 40+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Fridays
Fridays
Madeline Kahn was 37+ in Fridays
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Madeline Kahn was 33+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Madeline Kahn was 33+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Madeline Kahn was 30+ in Adam's Rib as 'Doris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Madeline Kahn was 30+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Ellie Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Madeline Kahn was 28+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Madeline Kahn was 25+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Madeline Kahn was 24+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Madeline Kahn was 20+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Madeline Kahn was 13+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Performer/Winner, Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Madeline Kahn was 9+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Nurse Ruth Kelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Madeline Kahn was 1+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944