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Madeline Kahn was listed as a voice actor, stage actor and film actor. Born on September 29, 1942, Madeline Kahn was from Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Death is recorded on December 3, 1999, at the age of 57. Schooling on record includes Martin Van Buren High School and Hofstra University. Awards on record include Daytime Emmy Award, Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (1993) and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (1993).
My Take
I genuinely believe Madeline Kahn's comedy is timeless. The Boston-born actress anchored Mel Brooks classics like Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles, earned two Academy Award nominations, and could swerve from broad farce into an operatic singing voice in a single breath. That collision of silliness and serious craft is what made her unforgettable. Comediennes are too often underrated, yet her precise timing and elastic expressions were pure artistry, later crowned with a Tony. Losing her in 1999 felt far too soon. I want more people to remember just how skilled she was, and to treat comic acting as the real discipline it is.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Madeline Kahn
- Name (Japanese)
- マデリーン・カーン
- Reading
- までりーん・かーん
- Born
- September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- voice actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Martin Van Buren High School
- University
- Hofstra University
Awards & achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award
- 1993 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- 1993 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Madeline Kahn born?
Born September 29, 1942.
When did Madeline Kahn die?
Died December 3, 1999, aged 57.
Where was Madeline Kahn from?
Madeline Kahn was from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Madeline Kahn do?
Madeline Kahn worked as voice actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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