Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn was an American actress, comedian, and singer known for her comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks.

Movie Actress

September 29, 1942

December 03, 1999

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Madeline Kahn was a renowned American actress, comedian, and singer who gained fame for her comedic performances in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks. Some of her most notable works include “What’s Up, Doc?” (1972), “Blazing Saddles” (1974), “Young Frankenstein” (1974), “High Anxiety” (1977), and “History of the World, Part I” (1981). She earned Academy Award nominations for her roles in “Paper Moon” (1973) and “Blazing Saddles” (1974). Her top-grossing films, such as “Clue” (1985), “Happy Birthday, Gemini” (1980), “City Heat” (1984), “The Muppet Movie” (1979), and “The Dove” (1974), have garnered numerous accolades. Although she passed away in 1999, Madeline Kahn’s legacy as a talented and beloved actress endures.