Leslie Nielsen

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Biography

Recent Role:
Himself on Today Show
Gender:
Male
Born:
2-11-1926
Died:
11-28-2010 (Pneumonia)
Birthplace:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Birth Name:
Leslie William Nielsen
AKA:
Leslie Nielson, Leslie Nielsin, Leslie Neilsen, Leslie Nelson
Leslie Nielsen, primarily known for his comedy works for The Naked Gun films, was first introduced to the screen in the 50's, starring in science fiction films which included his first film, Forbidden Planet and Dark Intruder. Since the 80's he has been in a number of comedy spoofs that include Airplane, Naked Gun, Repossessed, Spy Hard, Mel Brooks's Dracula Dead and Loving It, Wrongfully Accused and 2001 A Space Travesty. Even though Leslie is usually in his funny comedy roles, he has in fact had Emmy Award Nominations for drama films which include him playing the sleazy john who BarbaraMore Streisand kills in Nuts and as the rich snob in Soul Man. His other serious roles include, Grand Jury, Day of the Animals, Project Kill, The Plainsman, Mr. Magoo, Prom Night, Creepshow and as the ill-fated captain in The Poseidon Adventure. Today he continues his work in comedic spoofs.

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    10 Perfect
    He is one of the best comedians around, and he is a timeless favorite through different generations. hide show

    He is one of the few people I could watch with my Dad or someone like that. Just think of all of the things he has been in how many catch phrases and gags that he has done are still immitated, by other comedians and fans. He did a golf video that was hilarious were he played through someones house, I liked that one. I liked the mjaority of his movies that are that funny slapstick humor. He has been the bad guy and has even been in serious roles as well. I think he might have done it all, TV & Movies, I guess he just needs to make an album or something.

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    10 Perfect
    Who would had thought a dramatic actor would be a slapstic comedian! hide show

    Did you know that Leslie Nielsen started as a dramatic
    Actor and then after the appearance of him as the
    "Serious" doctor on Airplane would launch his slapstic career in particular in the Naked Gun movies!
    Very good and was ver handsome when he was younger IMO!
    He could do anything you ask of him!
    Has that wit in Gameshow Marathon!
    Too bad to see him go so soon!

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    10 Perfect
    A very funny Actor hide show

    Leslie Nielsen has been i so many movies, most of them are spoofs of other movies like Scary Movie, or the Naked Gun, He always plays in comedies like Mr. Magoo, which was a funny movie, he once played in a movie with Don Knotts called the Reluctant Astronaut.

    Not only can he been in a lot of movies but he has played in a couple of series, he made an apperance on The Golden Girls in the Finale, as wel as some other movies.

    He is one classic funny man

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