Leslie Nielsen Height Weight Spouse
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. 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).
Height, Weight, Vital and Body Stats
Leslie Nielsen height was 6' 1" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 185 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight was 172 іn pоunds or 78 іn kіlоgrаmѕ.
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) and 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).
Prom Night (1980) - Mr. Raymond Hammond
Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) - Count Dracula
Spy Hard (1996) - Dick Steele, Agent WD-40
Wrongfully Accused (1998) - Ryan Harrison
The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) - Major Fred Gifford
Tammy and the Bachelor (1957) - Peter Brent
The Sheepman (1958) - Col. Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe
Nuts (1987) - Allen Green
Soul Man (1986) - Mr. Dunbar
Surf Ninjas (1993) - Colonel Chi
Day of the Animals (1977) - Paul Jenson
Repossessed (1990) - Father Jedediah Mayii
The Poseidon Adventure (1972) - Captain Harrison
Superhero Movie (2008) - 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".
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).
The New Breed (1961) ABC - Lt. Price Adams
Peyton Place (1965) ABC - Vincent and Kenneth Marham (twins)
The Bold Ones: The Protectors (1969) NBC - Deputy Police Chief Sam Danforth
Kung Fu (1975) ABC - Vincent Corbino
Backstairs at the White House (1979) NBC - Ike Hoover
Shaping Up (1984) ABC - Buddy Fox
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)