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Leslie William Nielsen was born in Regina, Canada, on February 11, 1926, was a Canadian actor. Young Leslie Nielsen first started performing in summer stock theatre, during his years at the New York's Neighborhood Playhouse. He got his television debut in CBS anthology series The Web (1950) in episode "Home for Christmas", in role as Dennis. He made his big screen debut in crime drama film Ransom! (1956) in role as Charlie Telfer. He landed his first starring role as Commander John J. Adams in science fiction movie Forbidden Planet (1956). Leslie's breakthrough performance came as Dr. Rumack in parody film Airplane! (1980).

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Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen
Photo: Photo by Alan Light / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

Birth Date

February 11, 1926

Died

November 28, 2010

Nationality

Canada

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Natural hair color

Grey

Eye color

Blue

Height

6 ft 1 in | 185 cm

Weight

72 kg | 159 lbs

Shoe size

Not available

Best Movies

He played Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun film series:

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), for which he was nominated for the American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)

He portrayed President Harris in comedy parody movies:

Scary Movie 3 (2003)

Scary Movie 4 (2006)

He was nominated for the Canadian Comedy Award for Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance for his role as Gordon Cutter in comedy movie Men with Brooms (2002).

Creepshow (1982) horror comedy in segment "Something To Tide You Over" as Richard Vickers

Prom Night (1980) slasher as Mr. Raymond Hammond

Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) comedy horror as Count Dracula

Spy Hard (1996) spy comedy as Dick Steele, Agent WD-40

Wrongfully Accused (1998) satirical comedy as Ryan Harrison

The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) comedy sci-fi as Major Fred Gifford

Tammy and the Bachelor (1957) romantic comedy as Peter Brent

The Sheepman (1958) Western comedy as Col. Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe

Nuts (1987) drama as Allen Green

Soul Man (1986) comedy as Mr. Dunbar

Surf Ninjas (1993) family comedy as Colonel Chi

Day of the Animals (1977) horror as Paul Jenson

Repossessed (1990) comedy as Father Jedediah Mayii

The Poseidon Adventure (1972) adventure thriller as Captain Harrison

Superhero Movie (2008) superhero comedy as Uncle Albert

Best TV Shows

He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Det. Frank Drebin in ABC comedy series Police Squad! (1982).

He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as Jack Harper in NBC sitcom Day By Day (1988) in episode "Harper and Son".

The New Breed (1961) ABC crime drama series as Lt. Price Adams

He played various roles in Western series The Virginian (1964–1969).

Peyton Place (1965) ABC soap opera as Vincent and Kenneth Marham (twins)

The Bold Ones: The Protectors (1969) NBC crime drama series as Deputy Police Chief Sam Danforth

The Streets of San Francisco (1973-1974) crime drama series as Ofc. Joe Landers, Insp. John T. Connor, & Big Jake Wilson

Kung Fu (1975) martial arts Western drama series as Vincent Corbino

S.W.A.T. (1975-1976) action drama series as Larry Neal / Vince Richie

Backstairs at the White House (1979) NBC miniseries as Ike Hoover

Shaping Up (1984) ABC sitcom as Buddy Fox

He voiced Les Mutton / Zeroman in Canadian animated television series Zeroman (2004).

He was nominated for the Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series for his role as Cado Vasco in comedy drama series Robson Arms (2007).

Facts

Graduated from Victoria Composite High School in Edmonton, Alberta.

Studied at the Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto.

Studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse and Actors Studio in New York City.

Had two brothers.

Has Danish and Welsh ancestry.

Became a naturalized United States citizen in 1958.

He often played golf.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard in 1988.

He was awarded a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto, Ontario (2001).

He was awarded the OC (Officer of the Order of Canada) by the Governor General of Canada in 2002.

Leslie died on November 28, 2010, Holy Cross Health, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, at the age of 84.

Spouse

He was married to:

Barbaree Earl Nielsen (2001-2010)

Brooks Oliver (1981-1984)

Alisande Ullman (1958-1974) they had two daughters, Maura and Thea Nielsen

Monica Boyer (1950-1957)

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