Canadian-American actor (1926–2010) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leslie Nielsen (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010) was a Canadian actor and comedian. His television roles include Forbidden Planet and Police Squad!. His movie roles include Airplane! and The Naked Gun trilogy: The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult.
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Born | Leslie William Nielsen 11 February 1926 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | 28 November 2010 84) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
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Years active | 1950–2010 |
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Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
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Children | 2 |
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Allegiance | Canada |
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Years of service | 1940-1945 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.[1] He died of pneumonia in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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