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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Madeline Kahn born?
September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999.
Where is Madeline Kahn from?
Madeline Kahn is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Madeline Kahn do?
Madeline Kahn works as voice actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.