LESLIE NIELSEN
Leslie Nielsen
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 11, 1926
Deathday: November 28, 2010
Place of Birth: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Biography
Leslie William Nielsen, OC (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010) was a Canadian and naturalized 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.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2011·
StonervilleProducer
2009·
Spanish MovieDoctor Nielsen
2009·
Stan HelsingKay
Dr. Rumack (archive voice)
Mayor of Charlestown
2008·
Superhero MovieUncle Albert Adams
2008·
An American CarolOsama Bin Nielsen / Grandpa
Himself
2007·
Music WithinBill Austin
2006·
Gameshow Marathon2006·
Scary Movie 4President Baxter Harris
2005·
Tubridy Tonight2005·
Robson ArmsCaldo Vasco
Self
2004·
ZeromanZeroman (voice)
(Mouseking) (voice)
2003·
Odd Job Jack2003·
Chilly Beach2003·
Noël NoëlNarrator (english version)
2003·
Scary Movie 3President Baxter Harris
2002·
Men with BroomsGordon Cutter
2001·
LiographyTerrence Brynne McKennie
2001·
Liocracy2001·
CamouflageJack Potter
2001·
Chilly DogsClive Thorton / Cab Driver
2000·
Santa Who?Santa Claus
Richard 'Dick' Dix
1999·
HarveyDr. Chumley
1999·
Family GuyDr. Rumack (archive footage)
1998·
Safety Patrol!Mr. Penn
1998·
Wrongfully AccusedRyan Harrison
Mr. Penn
Himself
1997·
Mr. MagooMr. Quincy Magoo
1997·
Family PlanHarry Haber
1996·
Life and TimesSelf
1996·
HarveyDr. Chumley
1996·
Spy HardDick Steele
Self
Baxter
1995·
Rent-a-KidHarry Haber
Count Dracula
1994·
The Danny Baker Show1994·
Due SouthSgt. Buck Frobisher
1994·
WWE SummerSlam 1994Himself
Leslie Nielsen
Self - Audience Member
Lt. Frank Drebin
Lucio Cinico
1993·
Katie and OrbieNarrator
1993·
RawLeslie Nielsen
Himself
1993·
DiggerArthur Evrensel
Self - Narrator
1993·
Surf NinjasColonel Chi
Self
1991·
Flesh 'n' BloodRed Houser
1991·
Herman's HeadGod
1991·
Chance of a LifetimeLloyd Dixon
Santa
Lt. Frank Drebin
1990·
Evening Shade1990·
RepossessedFather Jebedaiah Mayii
1989·
The Railway DragonNarrator (voice)
1988·
Day by Day1988·
Dangerous CurvesGreg Krevske
Frank Drebin
1987·
Race for the BombLewis Strauss
1987·
NightstickThad Evans
Senator Erdain
Sheriff Nashville Schwartz
1987·
NutsAllen Green
1986·
The PatriotAdmiral Frazer
1986·
Soul ManMr. Dunbar
Fantoccini
1985·
2271985·
The Golden GirlsLucas
1985·
Reckless DisregardBob Franklin
1985·
Striker's MountainJim McKay
1985·
Blade in Hong KongHarry Ingersoll
1984·
Murder, She WroteCaptain Daniels, David Everett
1984·
Finder of Lost LovesMatthew Vail
1984·
Shaping UpBuddy Fox
1984·
Highway to Heaven1984·
Who's the Boss?1983·
Prime TimesSelf
1983·
Cave-In!Joe Johnson
1983·
SpaceshipCapt. Jamieson
1982·
Twilight Theater1982·
WoganSelf
1982·
Police Squad!Lt. Frank Drebin
1982·
Twilight Theatre1982·
Foxfire LightReece Morgan
1982·
CreepshowRichard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
1982·
Wrong Is RightMallory
1981·
Aloha ParadiseGrant Culberson
Self - Narrator
1980·
OHMSGovernor
Paul Warren
1980·
Prom NightMr. Hammond
1980·
Airplane!Dr. Rumack
1979·
The Littlest HoboMayor Chester Montgomery
Ike Hoover
Counselor Hollis Barnes
1979·
City on FireMayor William Dudley
1978·
Fantasy IslandDoctor Whitfield
1978·
Vega$1978·
Little MoNelson Fisher
1977·
The Love BoatDan Michaels, Russ Blanchard, Hank Hardaway
1977·
Lucan1977·
Sixth and MainJohn Doe
1977·
The Dawson PatrolNarrator
1977·
Grand JuryJohn Williams
1977·
The Amsterdam KillRiley Knight
1977·
Viva Knievel!Stanley Millard
1977·
Day of the AnimalsPaul Jenson
Agent Norman Houston
1976·
Project: KillJohn Trevor
1975·
Sidestreet1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1975·
S.W.A.T.Narrator
Self
1974·
Dinah!Self
1974·
The Manhunter1974·
Can Ellen Be Saved?Arnold Lindsey
1973·
Barnaby JonesEdward Brendon
1973·
The Evil Touch1973·
KojakMichael Hagar
1973·
Amanda FallonMr. Cummings
(voice)
Alexander Hadrachi
1973·
...And Millions Die!Jack Gallagher
1973·
SnatchedBill Sutter
1973·
The LettersDerek Childs
John T. Connor
1972·
Assignment: ViennaFloyd Macklin
1972·
Kung FuVincent Corbino
1972·
The Rookies1972·
M*A*S*HCol. Buzz Brighton
Captain Harrison
1971·
Bearcats!Col. Ted Donovan
1971·
CannonWeller Dane, Erich Strasser, Joe Gilbert
1971·
ColumboPeter Hamilton, A.J. Henderson
1971·
Monty NashRoss Carter
1971·
SargeLt. Brubaker
1971·
They Call It MurderHarry Walsh
1970·
Night GalleryThe Phantom (segment "Phantom of What Opera?"), Col. Dennis Malloy
1970·
The AquariansOfficial
1970·
Hauser's MemoryJoseph Slaughter
1970·
Night SlavesSheriff Henshaw
Mr. Cummings
1969·
The Movie Game (US)Deputy Police Chief Sam Danforth
1969·
Bracken's World1969·
Trial RunJason Harkness
1969·
DeadlockLt. Sam Danforth
1969·
Change of MindSheriff Webb
Phil Fletcher
1969·
Four Rode OutMr Brown
1968·
The Mod SquadRusty Bryson
1968·
It Takes a ThiefS.I.A. Security Man
1968·
The Name of the Game1968·
Hawaii Five-OBrent
1968·
CocoonBrent
1968·
The Wild HeartNarrator
1968·
Shadow Over ElveronSheriff Verne Drover
Dr. Neesden
1968·
Dayton's DevilsFrank Dayton
General Maximilian Harmon
1967·
Judd for the Defense1967·
Cimarron Strip1967·
IronsideNarrator
1967·
Rosie!Cabot Shaw
1967·
CounterpointVictor Rice
1967·
Gunfight in AbileneGrant Evers
Major Fred Gifford
Fryer
1966·
The PlainsmanCol. George Armstrong Custer
1966·
Beau GesteLt. De Ruse
Narrator (voice)
1965·
The Wild Wild WestMajor General Ball
1965·
The Big ValleySgt. Maj. Earl Conway
1965·
Convoy1965·
The F.B.I.Hudson
1965·
HarlowRichard Manley
1965·
Dark IntruderBrett Kingsford
1964·
Daniel BooneWilliam Russell
1964·
See How They RunElliot Green
1964·
Night Train to ParisAlan Holiday
1963·
Miss USASelf - Judge
John Joslin
Paul Maytric, Dr. David Cord
1963·
ChanningProf. Paul Stafford
1963·
The FugitiveMartin C. Rowland, Harold Cheyney
Mr. Grainger
1962·
The VirginianHarry Lightfoot, Cleve Mason, John Hagen
1961·
Dr. KildareHarry Kleber, Walter Burton
1961·
The New BreedLt. Price Adams
1961·
The DefendersBob Garrison
1960·
Moment of Fear1960·
Route 661959·
BonanzaSheriff Paul Rowan
1959·
The Swamp FoxFrancis Marion (The Swamp Fox)
1959·
RawhideEli Becker
1959·
The Velvet AlleyEddie Kirkley
1958·
Naked CityNorman Garry
1958·
The SheepmanStephen Bedford / Johnny Bledsoe
1957·
Wagon TrainBrian Conlin
1957·
Hot Summer NightWilliam Joel Partain
Peter Brent
1956·
Playhouse 90Ralph Mohr
1956·
The Vagabond KingThibault d'Aussigny
1956·
Ransom!Charlie Telfer
1956·
The Opposite SexSteve Hilliard
1956·
Forbidden PlanetCommander John J. Adams
1955·
First PerformanceTed
Rudy Cox, Lloyd Ashley
1955·
FolioBiff Loman
1955·
GunsmokeJess Trevor
Narrator (voice)
Col. Francis Marion, Colonel Francis Marion
1954·
Love Story1954·
Dark PossessionDr. Roger Waring
Edward Morgan, Judge Wayne Douglas
1953·
Medallion Theatre1952·
Short Short Dramas1951·
Tales of TomorrowHarold 'Harry' Mason
1951·
Out ThereGates Holden, George, C. K. Dexter Haven
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1950·
The Web1950·
Stage 131950·
Starlight Theatre1950·
Sure As Fate1950·
Danger1949·
SuspenseSerge Soudekine
1949·
The ClockDavid Kyle
1949·
Lights Out1948·
Studio OneKarl, Tallman, Edmund, Mac, Dr. Roger Waring, Dr. Clayborn, Stan Janicek, Chris Jackson
1948·
Actors Studio1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Host