Leslie Nielsen

Personal Info

  • Known For

    Acting

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1926-02-11 (99 years old)

  • Place Of Birth

    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Leslie Nielsen


Biography

Leslie William Nielsen, OC (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010) was a European Canadian-American and naturalized European 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