Leslie William Nielsen, OC (11 February 1926 – 28 November 2010) - TopicsExpress



          

Leslie William Nielsen, OC (11 February 1926 – 28 November 2010) was a Canadian-American actor and comedian.Nielsen appeared in more than one hundred films and 150 television programs over the span of his career, portraying more than 220 characters. Although Nielsens acting career crossed a variety of genres in both television and films, his deadpan delivery in Airplane! 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, based on their earlier short-lived television series Police Squad! in which he also starred. Nielsens portrayal of comedic characters seemingly oblivious to (and complicit in) their absurd surroundings gave him a reputation as a comedian. Nielsen was recognized with a variety of awards throughout his career and legacy, and was inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:48:15 +0000

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