Leslie Nielsen
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Born:
Feb 11, 1926

Died:
Nov 28, 2010

Age: 84 Deceased

From:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 303

Avg Rating: 6.5

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Leslie Nielsen

Also known as: Leslie William Nielsen, لزلی نیلسن, Лесли Уильям Нильсен

Biography

Leslie William Nielsen (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010) was a Canadian-American actor and comedian. Nielsen appeared in over one hundred films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, portraying over 220 characters. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Nielsen enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and worked as a disc jockey before receiving a scholarship to Neighborhood Playhouse. Making his television debut in 1948, he quickly expanded to over 50 television appearances two years later. Nielsen made his film debut in 1956, and began collecting roles in dramas, westerns, and romance films. Nielsen's performances in the films Forbidden Planet (1956) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972) received positive reviews as a serious actor, though he is primarily known for his comedic roles.

Although Nielsen's acting career crossed a variety of genres in both television and films, his deadpan delivery in Airplane! (1980) marked a turning point in his career, one that would ma...

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