About
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...
Known for
Family GuySeries • 1999
RawSeries • 1993
ColumboSeries • 1971
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
BonanzaSeries • 1959
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
IronsideSeries • 1967
Wagon TrainSeries • 1957
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962
The VirginianSeries • 1962
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
CannonSeries • 1971
Studio OneSeries • 1948
Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries • 1950
Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978
The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985
The Wild Wild WestSeries • 1965
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
Due SouthSeries • 1994
Highway to HeavenSeries • 1984
Who's the Boss?Series • 1984