Portrait of Madeline Kahn

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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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")'.
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)'.
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)'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Judy Berlin
Judy Berlin
Madeline Kahn was
57 in Judy Berlin
as 'Alice Gold'.
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)'.
Wed, Nov 25 1998
Poster of London Suite
London Suite
Madeline Kahn was
53 in London Suite
as 'Sharon Semple'.
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'.
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)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
Madeline Kahn was
53 in Nixon
as 'Martha Mitchell'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Mixed Nuts
Mixed Nuts
Madeline Kahn was
52 in Mixed Nuts
as 'Blanche Munchnik'.
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)'.
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
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Betsy's Wedding
Betsy's Wedding
Madeline Kahn was
47 in Betsy's Wedding
as 'Lola Hopper'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of An American Tail
An American Tail
Madeline Kahn was
44 in An American Tail
as 'Gussie Mausheimer (voice)'.
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Clue
Clue
Madeline Kahn was
43 in Clue
as 'Mrs. White'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 09 1985
Poster of City Heat
City Heat
Madeline Kahn was
42 in City Heat
as 'Caroline Howley'.
Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
Madeline Kahn was
40 in Yellowbeard
as 'Betty'.
Fri, Jun 24 1983
Poster of Group Madness
Group Madness
Madeline Kahn was
40 in Group Madness
as 'Self / Mrs. Yellowbeard'.
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'.
Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of Scrambled Feet
Scrambled Feet
Madeline Kahn was
39 in Scrambled Feet
as 'Madeline'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of First Family
First Family
Madeline Kahn was
38 in First Family
as 'Mrs. Link'.
Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Wholly Moses
Wholly Moses
Madeline Kahn was
37 in Wholly Moses
as 'The Witch'.
Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Happy Birthday, Gemini
Happy Birthday, Gemini
Madeline Kahn was
37 in Happy Birthday, Gemini
as 'Bunny Weinberger'.
Sat, May 03 1980
Poster of Simon
Simon
Madeline Kahn was
37 in Simon
as 'Dr. Cynthia Mallory'.
Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Madeline Kahn was
36 in The Muppet Movie
as 'El Sleezo Patron'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective
Madeline Kahn was
35 in The Cheap Detective
as 'Mrs. Montenegro'.
Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of High Anxiety
High Anxiety
Madeline Kahn was
35 in High Anxiety
as 'Victoria Brisbane'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
Madeline Kahn was
32 in Young Frankenstein
as 'Elizabeth'.
Sun, Dec 15 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Madeline Kahn was
31 in Blazing Saddles
as 'Lili Von Shtupp'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 06 1973
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Madeline Kahn was
30 in Paper Moon
as 'Trixie Delight'.
Wed, May 09 1973
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Madeline Kahn was
29 in Harvey
as 'Nurse Ruth Kelly'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Dove
The Dove
Madeline Kahn was
26 in The Dove
as 'Sigfried'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Little Bill
Little Bill
Madeline Kahn was
57+ in Little Bill
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Madeline Kahn was
53+ in Cosby
as 'Pauline Fox'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Madeline Kahn was
51+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
Madeline Kahn was
49+ in Lucky Luke
as 'Esperanza, Esmeralda'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of Mr. President
Mr. President
Madeline Kahn was
44+ in Mr. President
as 'Lois Gullickson'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of My Little Pony
My Little Pony
Madeline Kahn was
43+ in My Little Pony
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Comedy Factory
Comedy Factory
Madeline Kahn was
42+ in Comedy Factory
as 'Violet Kingsley'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Oh Madeline
Oh Madeline
Madeline Kahn was
40+ in Oh Madeline
as 'Madeline Wayne'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Madeline Kahn was
40+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Fridays
Fridays
Madeline Kahn was
37+ in Fridays
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Madeline Kahn was
28+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944