Madeline Kahn
Birthday: 29 September 1942, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Birth Name: Madeline Gail Wolfson
Height: 160 cm
Madeline Kahn was born Madeline Gail Wolfson on September 29, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Freda (Goldberg) and Bernard B. Wolfson, a garment manufacturer. She was of Russian Jewish descent. Made ...Show More
It's acceptable for men to act the fool. When women try, they're considered aggressive and opinionat Show more
It's acceptable for men to act the fool. When women try, they're considered aggressive and opinionated. Hide
[on What's Up, Doc? (1972)] I was petrified of Barbra Streisand when I did "What's Up, Doc?". It was Show more
[on What's Up, Doc? (1972)] I was petrified of Barbra Streisand when I did "What's Up, Doc?". It was my first movie and every single thing about it was new. I was petrified of the palm trees! Hide
Actually, I hold a degree in speech therapy. I was going to get my doctorate but acting got in the w Show more
Actually, I hold a degree in speech therapy. I was going to get my doctorate but acting got in the way. Pity, I always thought I'd like to do something dignified. Hide
In Hollywood I thought I was large and klutzy, like the characters I played. I never acted kooky, bu Show more
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. Hide
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Madeline Kahn'S roles
