Leslie Nielsen
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Person

Leslie Nielsen

Known for
Acting
Born
February 11, 1926
Died
November 28, 2010
Place of birth
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Also known as
Leslie William Nielsen, Лесли Уильям Нильсен

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Biography

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.

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In Catlg

3 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (3)

Filmography

  • O.J.: Made in AmericaFilm · 2016 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Mel Brooks: Make a NoiseFilm · 2013 · as Self (archive footage)
  • StonervilleFilm · 2011 · as Producer
  • Spanish MovieFilm · 2009 · as Doctor Nielsen
  • Stan HelsingFilm · 2009 · as Kay
  • An American CarolFilm · 2008 · as Osama Bin Nielsen / Grandpa
  • Slap Shot 3: The Junior LeagueFilm · 2008 · as Mayor of Charlestown
  • Superhero MovieFilm · 2008 · as Uncle Albert Adams
  • Family Guy Presents: Blue HarvestFilm · 2007 · as Dr. Rumack (archive voice)
  • Lipshitz Saves the WorldTV · 2007 · as Himself · 1 episode
  • Music WithinFilm · 2007 · as Bill Austin
  • Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden PlanetFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Gameshow MarathonTV · 2006 · Acting · 4 episodes
  • Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi IconFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Scary Movie 4Film · 2006 · as President Baxter Harris
  • Nos Bastidores de HollywoodFilm · 2005 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Robson ArmsTV · 2005 · as Caldo Vasco · 39 episodes
  • Tubridy TonightTV · 2005 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Best of So Graham NortonFilm · 2004 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Nutcracker and the MousekingFilm · 2004 · as (Mouseking) (voice)
  • ZeromanTV · 2004 · as Zeroman (voice) · 13 episodes
  • Chilly BeachTV · 2003 · as Santa (voice) · 1 episode
  • Noël NoëlFilm · 2003 · as Narrator (english version)
  • Odd Job JackTV · 2003 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Scary Movie 3Film · 2003 · as President Harris
  • Men with BroomsFilm · 2002 · as Gordon Cutter
  • CamouflageFilm · 2001 · as Jack Potter
  • Chilly DogsFilm · 2001 · as Clive Thorton / Cab Driver
  • LiographyTV · 2001 · Acting · 13 episodes
  • LiographyTV · 2001 · as Terrence Brynne McKennie · 16 episodes
  • 2001: A Space TravestyFilm · 2000 · as Marshal Richard "Dick" Dix
  • Santa Who?Film · 2000 · as Santa Claus
  • Family GuyTV · 1999 · as Dr. Rumack (archive footage) · 1 episode
  • HarveyTV · 1999 · as Dr. Chumley · 1 episode
  • The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornTV · 1999 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Safety Patrol!Film · 1998 · as Mr. Penn
  • Wrongfully AccusedFilm · 1998 · as Ryan Harrison
  • Family PlanFilm · 1997 · as Harry Haber
  • Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf VideoFilm · 1997 · as Himself
  • Mr. MagooFilm · 1997 · as Mr. Quincy Magoo
  • Pirates 4-DFilm · 1997 · as Captain Lucky
  • The Wonderful World of DisneyTV · 1997 · as Mr. Penn · 1 episode
  • HarveyFilm · 1996 · as Dr. Chumley
  • Life and TimesTV · 1996 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Spy HardFilm · 1996 · as Dick Steele
  • The Rosie O'Donnell ShowTV · 1996 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Die Harald Schmidt ShowTV · 1995 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Dracula: Dead and Loving ItFilm · 1995 · as Count Dracula
  • Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeFilm · 1995 · as Baxter
  • Rent-a-KidFilm · 1995 · as Harry Haber
  • An Audience with Jimmy TarbuckFilm · 1994 · as Self - Audience Member
  • Cybermania '94 - The Ultimate Gamer AwardsTV · 1994 · as Host · 1 episode
  • Due SouthTV · 1994 · as Sgt. Buck Frobisher · 4 episodes
  • Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf My WayFilm · 1994 · as Leslie Nielsen
  • Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special EffectsFilm · 1994 · as Self
  • Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final InsultFilm · 1994 · as Lt. Frank Drebin
  • S.P.Q.R.: 2,000 and a Half Years AgoFilm · 1994 · as Lucio Cinico
  • The Danny Baker ShowTV · 1994 · Acting · 1 episode
  • WWE SummerSlam 1994Film · 1994 · as Himself
  • World's Funniest CommercialsFilm · 1994 · Acting
  • DiggerFilm · 1993 · as Arthur Evrensel
  • Katie and OrbieTV · 1993 · as Narrator · 78 episodes
  • Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made EasierFilm · 1993 · as Himself
  • Live & KickingTV · 1993 · as Self · 1 episode
  • RawTV · 1993 · as Leslie Nielsen · 3 episodes
  • Surf NinjasFilm · 1993 · as Colonel Chi
  • The Unknown Marx BrothersFilm · 1993 · as Self - Narrator
  • Terry Wogan's Friday NightTV · 1992 · as Self · 1 episode
  • All I Want For ChristmasFilm · 1991 · as Santa
  • Chance of a LifetimeFilm · 1991 · as Lloyd Dixon
  • Flesh 'n' BloodTV · 1991 · as Red Houser · 1 episode
  • Herman's HeadTV · 1991 · as God · 1 episode
  • The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearFilm · 1991 · as Lt. Frank Drebin
  • Evening ShadeTV · 1990 · Acting · 1 episode
  • RepossessedFilm · 1990 · as Father Jebedaiah Mayii
  • Back to the Future (Part II): Behind-the-Scenes Special PresentationFilm · 1989 · as Host
  • The Railway DragonFilm · 1989 · as Narrator (voice)
  • Dangerous CurvesFilm · 1988 · as Greg Krevske
  • Day by DayTV · 1988 · as Jack Harper · 1 episode
  • The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!Film · 1988 · as Frank Drebin
  • Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling MysteryFilm · 1987 · as Senator Erdain
  • Home Is Where the Hart IsFilm · 1987 · as Sheriff Nashville Schwartz
  • NightstickFilm · 1987 · as Thad Evans
  • NutsFilm · 1987 · as Allen Green
  • Race for the BombTV · 1987 · as Lewis Strauss · 3 episodes
  • Soul ManFilm · 1986 · as Mr. Dunbar
  • The Canadian ConspiracyFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • The PatriotFilm · 1986 · as Admiral Frazer
  • 227TV · 1985 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Blade in Hong KongFilm · 1985 · as Harry Ingersoll
  • Doris Day's Best FriendsTV · 1985 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Reckless DisregardFilm · 1985 · as Bob Franklin
  • Striker's MountainFilm · 1985 · as Jim McKay
  • The Golden GirlsTV · 1985 · as Lucas · 2 episodes
  • The Ray Bradbury TheaterTV · 1985 · as Fantoccini · 1 episode
  • Finder of Lost LovesTV · 1984 · as Matthew Vail · 1 episode
  • Highway to HeavenTV · 1984 · as Richard R. Benson · 1 episode
  • Murder, She WroteTV · 1984 · as David Everett · 1 episode
  • Shaping UpTV · 1984 · as Buddy Fox · 5 episodes
  • Who's the Boss?TV · 1984 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Cave-In!Film · 1983 · as Joe Johnson
  • Prime TimesTV · 1983 · as Self · 1 episode
  • SpaceshipFilm · 1983 · as Capt. Jamieson
  • Airplane II: The SequelFilm · 1982 · as Dr. Rumack (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • CreepshowFilm · 1982 · as Richard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
  • Foxfire LightFilm · 1982 · as Reece Morgan
  • Police Squad!TV · 1982 · as Lt. Frank Drebin · 6 episodes
  • Twilight TheaterTV · 1982 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Twilight Theater IIFilm · 1982 · as Self- Host
  • Twilight TheatreFilm · 1982 · Acting
  • WoganTV · 1982 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • Wrong Is RightFilm · 1982 · as Mallory
  • Aloha ParadiseTV · 1981 · as Grant Culberson · 1 episode
  • Airplane!Film · 1980 · as Dr. Rumack
  • Dive to the Edge of CreationFilm · 1980 · as Self - Narrator
  • OHMSFilm · 1980 · as Governor
  • Prom NightFilm · 1980 · as Mr. Hammond
  • The Night the Bridge Fell DownFilm · 1980 · as Paul Warren
  • Backstairs at the White HouseTV · 1979 · as Ike Hoover · 4 episodes
  • City on FireFilm · 1979 · as Mayor William Dudley
  • Institute for RevengeFilm · 1979 · as Counselor Hollis Barnes
  • RielFilm · 1979 · as Major Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
  • The Littlest HoboTV · 1979 · as Mayor Chester Montgomery · 1 episode
  • Fantasy IslandTV · 1978 · as Doctor Whitfield · 1 episode
  • Little MoFilm · 1978 · as Nelson Fisher
  • Vega$TV · 1978 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Day of the AnimalsFilm · 1977 · as Paul Jenson
  • Grand JuryFilm · 1977 · as John Williams
  • LucanTV · 1977 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Sixth and MainFilm · 1977 · as John Doe
  • The Amsterdam KillFilm · 1977 · as Riley Knight
  • The Dawson PatrolFilm · 1977 · as Narrator
  • The Love BoatTV · 1977 · as Hank Hardaway · 1 episode
  • Viva Knievel!Film · 1977 · as Stanley Millard
  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65?TV · 1977 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Brinks: The Great RobberyFilm · 1976 · as Agent Norman Houston
  • Project: KillFilm · 1976 · as John Trevor
  • King of the Underwater WorldFilm · 1975 · as Self/Narrator
  • S.W.A.T.TV · 1975 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Host · 1 episode
  • The Outlaw Cats of Colossal CaveFilm · 1975 · as Narrator
  • The Swiss Family RobinsonTV · 1975 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Threshold: The Blue Angels ExperienceFilm · 1975 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • Can Ellen Be Saved?Film · 1974 · as Arnold Lindsey
  • Dinah!TV · 1974 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The ManhunterTV · 1974 · Acting · 1 episode
  • ...and millions will die!Film · 1973 · as Jack Gallagher
  • Amanda FallonFilm · 1973 · as Mr. Cummings
  • Barnaby JonesTV · 1973 · as Edward Brendon · 1 episode
  • Journey to the Outer LimitsFilm · 1973 · as Narrator (voice)
  • KojakTV · 1973 · as Michael Hagar · 1 episode
  • SnatchedFilm · 1973 · as Bill Sutter
  • The Evil TouchTV · 1973 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • The LettersFilm · 1973 · as Derek Childs
  • The Return of Charlie ChanFilm · 1973 · as Alexander Hadrachi
  • Assignment: ViennaTV · 1972 · as Floyd Macklin · 1 episode
  • Kung FuTV · 1972 · as Vincent Corbino · 4 episodes
  • M*A*S*HTV · 1972 · as Col. Buzz Brighton · 1 episode
  • The Poseidon AdventureFilm · 1972 · as Captain Harrison
  • The RookiesTV · 1972 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Streets of San FranciscoTV · 1972 · as John T. Connor · 2 episodes
  • Bearcats!TV · 1971 · as Col. Ted Donovan · 1 episode
  • CannonTV · 1971 · as Joe Gilbert · 1 episode
  • ColumboTV · 1971 · as A.J. Henderson · 1 episode
  • Incident in San FranciscoFilm · 1971 · as Lt. Brubaker
  • Monty NashTV · 1971 · as Ross Carter · 1 episode
  • SargeTV · 1971 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Resurrection of Zachary WheelerFilm · 1971 · as Harry Walsh
  • They Call It MurderFilm · 1971 · as Frank Antrim
  • Hauser's MemoryFilm · 1970 · as Joseph Slaughter
  • Night GalleryTV · 1970 · as Col. Dennis Malloy · 1 episode
  • Night SlavesFilm · 1970 · as Sheriff Henshaw
  • The AquariansFilm · 1970 · as Official
  • Bracken's WorldTV · 1969 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Change of MindFilm · 1969 · as Sheriff Webb
  • DeadlockFilm · 1969 · as Lt. Sam Danforth
  • Four Rode OutFilm · 1969 · as Mr Brown
  • Hawaii Five-OTV · 1969 · as Brent · 1 episode
  • How to Commit MarriageFilm · 1969 · as Phil Fletcher
  • The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsTV · 1969 · as Mr. Cummings · 1 episode
  • The Bold Ones: The ProtectorsTV · 1969 · as Deputy Police Chief Sam Danforth · 6 episodes
  • The Movie Game (US)TV · 1969 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Trial RunFilm · 1969 · as Jason Harkness
  • CocoonFilm · 1968 · as Brent
  • Companions in NightmareFilm · 1968 · as Dr. Neesden
  • Dayton's DevilsFilm · 1968 · as Frank Dayton
  • How to Steal the WorldFilm · 1968 · as General Maximilian Harmon
  • It Takes a ThiefTV · 1968 · as SIA Security Man · 1 episode
  • Shadow Over ElveronFilm · 1968 · as Sheriff Verne Drover
  • The Mod SquadTV · 1968 · as Rusty Bryson · 1 episode
  • The Name of the GameTV · 1968 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Wild HeartFilm · 1968 · as Narrator
  • Cimarron StripTV · 1967 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Code Name: HeraclitusFilm · 1967 · as Fryer
  • CounterpointFilm · 1967 · as Victor Rice
  • Gunfight in AbileneFilm · 1967 · as Grant Evers
  • IronsideTV · 1967 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Judd, for the DefenseTV · 1967 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Rosie!Film · 1967 · as Cabot Shaw
  • The Boy Who Flew with CondorsFilm · 1967 · as Narrator
  • The Reluctant AstronautFilm · 1967 · as Major Fred Gifford
  • Beau GesteFilm · 1966 · as Lt. De Ruse
  • The PlainsmanFilm · 1966 · as Col. George Armstrong Custer
  • ConvoyTV · 1965 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Dark IntruderFilm · 1965 · as Brett Kingsford
  • HarlowFilm · 1965 · as Richard Manley
  • National Geographic SpecialsTV · 1965 · as Narrator (voice) · 2 episodes
  • The Big ValleyTV · 1965 · as Sgt. Maj. Earl Conway · 1 episode
  • The F.B.I.TV · 1965 · as Hudson · 1 episode
  • The Wild Wild WestTV · 1965 · as Major General Ball · 1 episode
  • Daniel BooneTV · 1964 · as William Russell · 1 episode
  • Night Train to ParisFilm · 1964 · as Alan Holiday
  • See How They RunFilm · 1964 · as Elliot Green
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E.TV · 1964 · as General Maximilian Harmon · 2 episodes
  • Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaTV · 1964 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreTV · 1963 · as John Joslin · 1 episode
  • ChanningTV · 1963 · as Prof. Paul Stafford · 1 episode
  • Kraft Suspense TheatreTV · 1963 · as Dr. David Cord · 1 episode
  • Miss USATV · 1963 · as Self - Judge · 1 episode
  • The Art Linkletter ShowTV · 1963 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Farmer's DaughterTV · 1963 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The FugitiveTV · 1963 · as Harold Cheyney · 1 episode
  • The Alfred Hitchcock HourTV · 1962 · as Mr. Grainger · 1 episode
  • The VirginianTV · 1962 · as John Hagen · 1 episode
  • Dr. KildareTV · 1961 · as Walter Burton · 2 episodes
  • The DefendersTV · 1961 · as Bob Garrison · 2 episodes
  • The New BreedTV · 1961 · as Lt. Price Adams · 36 episodes
  • Moment of FearTV · 1960 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Route 66TV · 1960 · Acting · 1 episode
  • ThrillerTV · 1960 · as Alan Patterson · 1 episode
  • BonanzaTV · 1959 · as Sheriff Paul Rowan · 1 episode
  • RawhideTV · 1959 · as Eli Becker · 1 episode
  • The Swamp FoxTV · 1959 · as Francis Marion (The Swamp Fox) · 8 episodes
  • The Velvet AlleyFilm · 1959 · as Eddie Kirkley
  • Naked CityTV · 1958 · as Norman Garry · 1 episode
  • The SheepmanFilm · 1958 · as Stephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe
  • Hot Summer NightFilm · 1957 · as William Joel Partain
  • Tammy and the BachelorFilm · 1957 · as Peter Brent
  • Wagon TrainTV · 1957 · as Brian Conlin · 1 episode
  • Forbidden PlanetFilm · 1956 · as Commander John J. Adams
  • Playhouse 90TV · 1956 · as Ralph Mohr · 1 episode
  • Ransom!Film · 1956 · as Charlie Telfer
  • The Opposite SexFilm · 1956 · as Steve Hilliard
  • The Vagabond KingFilm · 1956 · as Thibault d'Aussigny
  • Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV · 1955 · as Lloyd Ashley · 1 episode
  • First PerformanceTV · 1955 · as Ted · 1 episode
  • FolioTV · 1955 · as Biff Loman · 1 episode
  • GunsmokeTV · 1955 · as Jess Trevor · 1 episode
  • MGM ParadeTV · 1955 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Battle of GettysburgFilm · 1955 · as Narrator (voice)
  • Dark PossessionFilm · 1954 · as Dr. Roger Waring
  • Love StoryTV · 1954 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Wonderful World of DisneyTV · 1954 · as Colonel Francis Marion · 5 episodes
  • General Electric TheaterTV · 1953 · as Judge Wayne Douglas · 1 episode
  • Medallion TheatreTV · 1953 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Short Short DramasTV · 1952 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Goodyear Television PlayhouseTV · 1951 · Acting · 3 episodes
  • Hallmark Hall of FameTV · 1951 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Out ThereTV · 1951 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Tales of TomorrowTV · 1951 · as Harold 'Harry' Mason · 4 episodes
  • The Lost Will of Dr. RantFilm · 1951 · as Bill
  • DangerTV · 1950 · Acting · 4 episodes
  • Robert Montgomery PresentsTV · 1950 · as C. K. Dexter Haven · 1 episode
  • Stage 13TV · 1950 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Starlight TheatreTV · 1950 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Sure As FateTV · 1950 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Bob Hope ShowTV · 1950 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The WebTV · 1950 · Acting · 3 episodes
  • Lights OutTV · 1949 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • SuspenseTV · 1949 · as Serge Soudekine · 3 episodes
  • The ClockTV · 1949 · as David Kyle · 1 episode
  • Actors StudioTV · 1948 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • Studio OneTV · 1948 · as Stan Janicek · 2 episodes
  • Golden Globe AwardsTV · 1944 · as Self - Host · 1 episode

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