Leslie Nielsen
Canadian-American actor (1926–2010)
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 (aged 84) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| 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 |
| Service/branch | .svg){kind=small} RCAF |
| 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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