Paul Kligman

Paul Kligman

Paul Kligman, a Winnipeg-born actor, displayed remarkable versatility in Canadian entertainment. His career spanned various CBC radio and TV productions, encompassing both comedic and serious roles across stages in Vancouver and Toronto. Graduating from the University of Manitoba, he delved into radio and stage production for the RCAF. Relocating to Toronto in 1949, Kligman excelled in musical comedy and TV, mastering diverse roles, from villains to distinctive characters. His fluency in dialects and multiple languages, coupled with his Jewish heritage, enriched his performances. Beyond comedy, he contributed to dramatic productions like "Socrates" at the Jupiter Theater and Wayne and Shuster's shows. He embraced the uniqueness of radio and TV, finding joy in a wide range of roles, including Mayor McTaggart in "Jake and The Kid." Off-stage, he indulged in gardening and Jewish folklore, aspiring to explore copper artwork. Despite his varied talents, he emphasized the commitment demanded in acting, reflecting on the differences between TV and radio performances. Kligman's mastery of dialects and character roles, alongside his distinctive Canadian voice, set him apart in both documentary and dramatic settings, leaving an enduring legacy in Canadian entertainment.

  • Title: Paul Kligman
  • Popularity: 1.943
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1923-01-21
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Paul Kligman Movies

  • 1965
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    Willy McBean and His Magic Machine

    Willy McBean and His Magic Machine

    4.3 1965 HD

    Little Willy McBean joins up with a Mexican monkey named Pablo to travel back in time and stop the evil Prof. von Rotten from changing history.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Larry D. Mann

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  • 1964
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    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    7.4 1964 HD

    Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Burl Ives

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  • 1978
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    The Making of a President

    The Making of a President

    1 1978 HD

    In wartime Sault Ste. Marie, the mayor invites the president of the Jewish congregation to speak at the town’s upcoming ecumenical war bonds...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Mike Myers

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  • 2006
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    Tales of the Wizard of Oz

    Tales of the Wizard of Oz

    2 2006 HD

    Tales of the Wizard of Oz, created in 1961, was an animated television series crafted by Crawley Films for Videocraft, (later known as Rankin/Bass...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Corinne Conley

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  • 1970
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    Spider-Man

    Spider-Man

    7.7 1970 HD

    Spider-Man was an animated television series that ran from September 9, 1967 to June 14, 1970. It was jointly produced in Canada and the United...

    Genre: Kids

    Cast: Bernard Cowan

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  • 1959
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    Folio

    Folio

    1 1959 HD

    Folio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original dramas, music...

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