Kahn's film debut was in the 1968 short "De Düva" (The Dove)
Co-starred in "Blazing Saddles" which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Performed in "Paper Moon" for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Karen Higdon Born 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts
George Burns and Madeline Kahn
Her first feature length film was in "What's Up Doc"
Appeared in the 1993 play "The Sisters Rosensweig," a role which earned her a Tony Award
Married to John Hansbury for 2 months in 1999 before she passed away
Madeline Kahn on David Letterman
Madeline Kahn - Comic Relief
Kahn passed away of ovarian cancer
Starred in "Young Frankenstein"
Kahn talks about her first audition
Madeline Kahn sings "Bewitched" at a benefit concert
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Madeline Kahn was an American actress, comedienne and singer. She is most widely known for her role on "Paper Moon," "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." She has won both Tony awards and Emmy awards and been nominated for Academy awards. She is survived by her husband.
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