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
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
Mel Brooks is sensual with me. He treats me like an uncle - a dirty uncle. He's an earthly man and v Show more
Mel Brooks is sensual with me. He treats me like an uncle - a dirty uncle. He's an earthly man and very moral underneath. He has traditional values. 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
Madeline Kahn's FILMOGRAPHY
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Madeline Kahn'S roles
