Leslie Nielsen

Born

Leslie William Nielsen , Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Birthday

1926-02-11

Occupation

Actor

Spouse(s)

Monica Boyer (1950–1956)Alisande Ullman (1958–1973)Brooks Oliver (1981–1983)Barbaree Earl (2001-2010)

Years Active

1948–2010

Leslie William Nielsen, OC (11 February 1926 – 28 November 2010)[1] was a Canadian and naturalized American actor and comedian.[2][3] Nielsen appeared in over one hundred films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, portraying over 220 characters.[4] 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.[citation needed]

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