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Leslie Nielsen

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Also known as Leslie William Nielsen

European-Canadian/American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer and comedian (1926–2010)

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Leslie William Nielsen was a Canadian and American actor, comedian, and film producer. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1926, he began his work period in 1949. He was educated at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre and was married to Monica Boyar. Nielsen had two children and was the sibling of Erik Nielsen. He worked in the genres of Western film and comedy film.

Nielsen died in Fort Lauderdale in 2010 from pneumonia, which was a natural cause. He was recognized in the Hollywood Walk of Fame collection and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was also recognized by Canada's Walk of Fame. Nielsen spoke English and was known for his roles in film and television.

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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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…

Known for

  • O.J.: Made in America — Self (archive footage)2016
  • Mel Brooks: Make a Noise — Self (archive footage)2013
  • Stonerville — Producer2011
  • Stan Helsing — Kay2009
  • Spanish Movie — Doctor Nielsen2009
  • An American Carol — Osama Bin Nielsen / Grandpa2008
  • Superhero Movie — Uncle Albert Adams2008
  • Slap Shot 3: The Junior League — Mayor of Charlestown2008
  • Music Within — Bill Austin2007
  • Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest — Dr. Rumack (archive voice)2007

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Instance of
human
Given name
William
Family name
Nielsen
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Regina
Place of death
Fort Lauderdale
Sibling
Erik Nielsen
Occupation
military personnel
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
comedy film
Conflict
World War II
Image
Leslie Nielsen.jpg
Number of children
2
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Leslie Nielsen
date of birth
1926-02-11
Commons gallery
Leslie Nielsen
cause of death
pneumonia
manner of death
natural causes
start of work period
1949-00-00
birth name
Leslie William Nielsen
end of work period
2010-00-00
name in native language
Leslie Nielsen
date of death
2010-11-28
notable role
Mr. Magoo
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Encyclopedic overview

Leslie William Nielsen OC (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010) was a Canadian and American actor and comedian. With a career spanning 60 years, he appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters.

Nielsen made his acting debut in 1950, appearing in 46 live television programs that year. He made his film debut in 1956, with supporting roles in several dramas, westerns and romance films produced from the 1950s to 1970s. Although his performances in films such as Forbidden Planet (1956) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972) gave him standing as a dramatic actor, during the 1980s, Nielsen gained recognition for his deadpan comedy roles after being cast for the Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker comedy film Airplane! (1980).

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