Madeline Kahn

AKA:
Madeleine Kahn
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
09/29/1942
Birthplace:
Boston, Massachusetts
Death Date:
12/03/1999
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biography
Madeline Kahn was a deliciously funny, offbeat comedienne whose career encompassed theater, film and TV. A trained classical singer, whose speaking voice had a distinctive nasal quality, the performer created a solid niche as a madcap film presence finding something of an apotheosis in her work with director Mel Brooks.

Born in Boston but raised in NYC, Kahn studied speech in college while performing in opera and theatrical productions. After a brief stint as a schoolteacher, she made her professional stage debut in the chorus of a revival of "Kiss Me, Kate" and went on to perform in nightclubs Continued

Credits
Alice Gold
2000
of Draggle
1986
of Gussie Mausheimer
1986
Mrs White
1985
Victoria Brisbane
1977
Elizabeth
1974
Mrs Montenegro
Betty
Eunice Burns
Cynthia
Sorceress
Caroline Howley
Trixie Delight
Kitty O'Kelly
Constance Link
Lola Hopper
Mrs Munchnik
Bunny Weinberger
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in NYC
 
While in college, performed as a classical singer in school productions
1964 
Briefly worked as a schoolteacher
1965 
Professional stage debut as a chorus member in a revival of "Kiss Me, Kate"
 
Appeared regularly in stage revues in NYC
Continued