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Leslie William Nielsen 1926 - 2010

Leslie William Nielsen of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Florida was born on February 11, 1926 in Regina, Sherwood No. 159 County, SK Canada to Ingvard Nielsen and Mabel (Davies) Nielsen. He had a brother Erik Hersholt Nielsen. He married Alisande Ullman on September 10, 1958 and they later divorced in July 1974. He had children Maura Nielsen and Thea Nielsen. Leslie Nielsen died at age 84 years old on November 28, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida United States.

Leslie William Nielsen

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Florida 90209

February 11, 1926

Regina, Sherwood No. 159 County, SK, Canada

November 28, 2010

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States

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Actor. Born Leslie William Nielsen, he was a World War II-era Royal Canadian Air Force veteran. He attended the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts and Neighborhood Playhouse (New York City actor's training school) before beginning steady television work in the late 1940s. In the 1950s, he began film work, with his role in the science fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" (1956) establishing him as a leading man. One of Nielsen's most memorable dramatic roles was the ship's captain in 1972's "The Poseidon Adventure." He fit perfectly with the producers' concept of dramatic actors doing comedy in 1980's "Airplane!," a spoof of disaster epics including "The Poseidon Adventure." As Dr. Rumack, he became an icon with deadpan exchanges, including "Surely you can't be serious?," "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley." In 1982, Nielsen attained stardom with a new generation in ABC's "Police Squad", a parody of television police dramas, reprising the role in the successful "Naked Gun" films. He remained active nearly until his death, with his final credit being a voice role in the flash animation "The Waterman Movie," which was pending release when he died.
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February 11, 1926

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Leslie W Nielsen

Actor known for his roles in the science fiction classic "Forbidden Planet" (1956), "The Poseidon Adventure." (1972) and more.

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