Leslie Nielsen
Acting
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 make him, in the words of film critic Roger Ebert, "the Olivier of spoofs." Nielsen enjoyed further success with The Naked Gun film series (1988 – 1994), based on a short-lived television series Police Squad! in which he starred earlier. His portrayal of serious characters seemingly oblivious to (and complicit in) their absurd surroundings gave him a reputation as a comedian. In the final years of his career, Nielsen appeared in multiple spoof and parody films, many of which were met poorly by critics, but performed well in box office and home media releases. Nielsen married four times and had two daughters from his second marriage. He was recognized with a variety of awards throughout his career, and was inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
as Frank Drebin
Age 62 (now 84)
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
as Lt. Frank Drebin
Age 65 (now 84)
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
as Lt. Frank Drebin
Age 68 (now 84)
Creepshow
as Richard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Age 56 (now 84)
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
as Self (archive footage)
Age 87 (now 84)
Slap Shot 3: The Junior League
as Mayor of Charlestown
Age 82 (now 84)
Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
as Dr. Rumack (archive voice)
Age 81 (now 84)
Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon
as Self
Age 80 (now 84)
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as Self
Age 80 (now 84)
Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Age 79 (now 84)
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
as (Mouseking) (voice)
Age 78 (now 84)
Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf Video
as Himself
Age 70 (now 84) Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf Video
Executive Co-Producer
Age 70 (now 84)
S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years Ago
as Lucio Cinico
Age 68 (now 84)
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
as Self - Audience Member
Age 68 (now 84)
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
as Self
Age 68 (now 84) Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
as Lt. Frank Drebin
Age 68 (now 84)
Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf My Way
as Leslie Nielsen
Age 67 (now 84)
Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier
as Himself
Age 67 (now 84)
The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
as Lt. Frank Drebin
Age 65 (now 84)
Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special Presentation
as Host
Age 63 (now 84)
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
as Frank Drebin
Age 62 (now 84)
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
as Senator Erdain
Age 61 (now 84)
Home Is Where the Hart Is
as Sheriff Nashville Schwartz
Age 61 (now 84)
Creepshow
as Richard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Age 56 (now 84)
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
as Paul Warren
Age 54 (now 84)
Brinks: The Great Robbery
as Agent Norman Houston
Age 50 (now 84)
Threshold: The Blue Angels Experience
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Age 49 (now 84)
The Return of Charlie Chan
as Alexander Hadrachi
Age 47 (now 84)
The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler
as Harry Walsh
Age 45 (now 84)
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as Self
Age 73 (now 84)
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Mr. Penn
Age 71 (now 84)
Cybermania '94 - The Ultimate Gamer Awards
as Host
Age 68 (now 84)
Backstairs at the White House
as Ike Hoover
Age 52 (now 84)
What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
The Streets of San Francisco
as John T. Connor
Age 46 (now 84)
Night Gallery
as The Phantom (segment "Phantom of What Opera?")
Age 44 (now 84)
The Bold Ones: The Protectors
as Deputy Police Chief Sam Danforth
Age 43 (now 84)
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
as Mr. Cummings
Age 43 (now 84)
National Geographic Specials
as Narrator (voice)
Age 39 (now 84)
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as General Maximilian Harmon
Age 38 (now 84)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as John Joslin
Age 37 (now 84)
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Colonel Francis Marion
Age 28 (now 84) The Wonderful World of Disney
as Col. Francis Marion
Age 28 (now 84)
General Electric Theater
as Judge Wayne Douglas
Age 26 (now 84)
Robert Montgomery Presents
as C. K. Dexter Haven
Age 23 (now 84)
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Also Known As
Leslie William Nielsen, لزلی نیلسن, Лесли Уильям Нильсен
IMDB
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