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American actor-comedian Leslie Nielsen has died aged 84, he said on Monday, November 29, Agence France-Presse.



He told a Canadian radio station nephew Nielsen, actor, died on Sunday, November 28, "surrounded by friends and family members." Causes of death comedian not specified. Time and place of the funeral the family Nielsen has not yet announced.

Leslie William Nielsen was born on February 11, 1926 in the Canadian city of Regina. His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (nee Davis), emigrated to Canada from London, where he met his future father - Ingvar Eversenom Dane Nielsen - constable of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was the youngest child in the family; his older brother - Erik Nielsen (1924 - 2008) - was the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada in the 80-ies of XX century. His uncle - Jean Hersholt - an outstanding actor of silent films, primarily known for his role as Dr. Christian in the eponymous radio show.
Soon the family moved south to the city of Edmonton, where the boys attended school. During World War II, Leslie Nielsen was admitted to the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the end of duty Nielsen worked as an announcer at a local Canadian radio.


Leslie Nielsen said that he owed his acting skills strict father, whom he often lie to avoid punishment. In 1949, after training in the New York theater, Nielsen has decided to devote himself to acting. He moved to New York where he landed his first television role in «Battleship Bismarck». For several years, Leslie Nielsen played in various TV dramas, including the «Tales from Tomorrow» (1951).
In the mid-fifties Leslie Nielsen moved to Hollywood, where he first starred in a movie. "Forbidden Planet" (1956) - Nielsen's film debut.


In the 1960-1970-ies. actor prepared essentially insignificant role. During this period, Leslie Nielsen starred in 50 films, including the relatively well-known «Harlow» (1965), «The Plainsman» (1966), "Adventure" Poseidon "" (1972), but great fame and has not received.
In the early eighties Leslie Nielsen decided to radically change their roles. In place of a serious hero comes comedian. The turning point was the successful comedy "Airplane!" (1980).


Nielsen gradually became more famous and known. In 1982, Leslie Nielsen starred in several episodes of "Police department! In color "playing detective Frank Dreben.


The character was developed in the comedy "The Naked Gun" (1988) directed by the famous trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker. The film was a hit, and Leslie Nielsen - known in our country. There followed two successful sequel - "The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear" (1991), "The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The last insult" (1994).


Leslie Nielsen said that working with Zucker and Jim Abrahams to him was a big success.
Followed by other films. In the following decade career Nielsen knew and serious failures ("Mister Magoo" (1997), "The Sixth Element" (2000), "Dracula, dead and Loving It" Mel Brooks), and unconditional luck ("Spy Hard" (1996) "Wrongfully Accused" (1998), "Scary Movie 3" (2003).




At the same time, Leslie Nielsen returned to television, acting in various television shows and series, with great success.

and myself, I might add ... Leslie is one of those actors whose other appearance in public is simply unthinkable. He is the one who kept his style of play to the very end and it does not bother. Since childhood, he loved his films. And his role in Naked gun and many others believe - a benchmark comedies. Actor classic actor with a surprised expression on his face, comical cry, get out of any situation. Living up to 84 years in love fans - a decent life. Thank him for warmth and joy that he carried his game. He is not dead yet alive those who loved him.
RIP cheerful blonde)))