[65][66], —Nielsen reflecting on his career in 2007[37], Nielsen married four times: to nightclub singer Monica Boyar (1950–1956), Alisande Ullman (1958–1973), Brooks Oliver (1981–1983), and Barbaree Earl (2001–2010). Nielsen was legally deaf and wore hearing aids for most of his life. Mel Brooks final film as a director and it's far from his best work. At the age of 17, Nielsen joined up and enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force and managed to train up as an aerial gunner, though he later left this career well behind him. Bekannt wurde Nielsen durch die "Nackte Kanone"-Filmtrilogie. Ende der 1940er Jahre begann er eine Schauspielausbildung an der Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto bevor er nach New York ging und dort am Neighborhood Playhouse seine Ausbildung fortsetzte. Nielsen visited the state many times to speak and visit friends. Heute wäre der legendäre Komiker 90 Jahre alt geworden. In 1980, he guest-starred as Sinclair on the CBS miniseries The Chisholms. In seiner Paraderolle als Polizeileutnant Frank Drebin in der dreiteiligen Kinoserie«Die nackte Kanone» (1988 bis 1993) brachte er Millionen Zuschauer zum Lachen und spielte Millionen an den Kinokassen ein. In der Hauptrolle: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton und William Duell; Regie: Joe Dante, Georg Stanford Brown, Paul Krasny, et al. In fact it's his weakest though there are still some laughs and it's worth watching just for Leslie Nielsen as Dracula though again this is far from his best film either he does make this entertaining enough. As a final bit of humor, Nielsen chose "Let 'er rip" as his epitaph. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. [83] In 2003, in honour of Nielsen, Grant MacEwan College named its school of communications after him. "[50], The Naked Gun spawned two sequels: The Naked Gun ​2 1⁄2: The Smell of Fear (1991) and Naked Gun ​33 1⁄3: The Final Insult (1994). "[37], In 2007, Nielsen starred in the drama Music Within. [81], In 1997, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him. [21] Nielsen called this film "The Vagabond Turkey". [41] Critics praised the film, which also proved a long-term success with audiences. Nielsen was in fact Canadian, born February 11 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan and later raised in the Northwest Territories. Join Facebook to connect with Nielsen Leslie and others you may know. Leslie Nielsen wurde am 11. Nielsen briefly appeared on the World Wrestling Federation program in the summer of 1994 on WWF Monday Night Raw, capitalizing on Frank Drebin. He noted, "I couldn't refuse, but I must say when you come from the land of the snow goose, the moose, and wool to New York, you're bringing every ton of hayseed and country bumpkin that you packed. After Airplane! Among his awards, in 1995 Nielsen received UCLA's Jack Benny Award. Nielsen is survived by his two daughters. Nielsen was born on 11 February 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jetzt ist der Kanadier im Alter von 84 Jahren gestorben. Für Menschen, die subtilen, eher doppeldeutigen Humor schätzen, war Leslie Nielsen schon zu Lebzeiten ein Albtraum. Nielsen is in Tulita (fröher Fort Norman) in de Northwest Territories opwossen. Nielsen was also, for a time, something of a heartthrob in his day, having been cast in his first romantic lead in 1957, opposite Debbie Reynolds in the rom-com Tammy and the Bachelor. But I am starting to value my down time a great deal because I am realizing there might be other things to do that I am overlooking. Leslie Nielsen wurde mit ziemlich albernen Komödien zum Star. ", "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! He had already appeared in a number of productions by this point and was starting to make a name for himself. Nielsen often played golf. It's such a surprise ... the thing comes out, people say, 'What did he say?! Leslie Nielsen wurde am 11. In 1961, he was the lead in a Los Angeles police drama called The New Breed. [25] In the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Nielsen remembered Curtiz as "a sadist, a charming sadist, but a sadist". Both 1996's Spy Hard and 1998's Wrongfully Accused, a parody of James Bond films and The Fugitive, were popular on video, but not well received by critics. Other stars included Robert Stack, Peter Graves, and Lloyd Bridges. And don't call me Shirley." His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (Davies), was Welsh. Several critics were disappointed that Nielsen's role in Surf Ninjas was only "an extended cameo" and Chris Hicks recommended that viewers "avoid any comedy that features Leslie Nielsen outside of the Naked Gun series. In 1968, he had a major role in the pilot for the police series Hawaii Five-O, and appeared in one of the seventh-season episodes. Nielsen managed to swap his acting style to dead-pan comedy so well that he starred in many spoof movies, and was even called the ‘Laurence Olivier of Spoofs’ by film critic Roger Ebert. Dieses Unterfangen muss natürlich scheitern, und so muss … [54] In 1990, Nielsen appeared as a Frank Drebin character in advertisements in the United Kingdom for Red Rock Cider. Top 10 Leslie Nielsen Films by brusty1 | created - 20 Nov 2016 | updated - 20 Nov 2016 | Public Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. The Naked Gun ​2 1⁄2 grossed more than the original, with $86.9 million, while ​33 1⁄3 grossed $51.1 million. Nielsen was not the first big-name actor in his family, as his aunt and uncle, Jean and Via Hersholt were prolific actors themselves, appearing in hundreds of productions between them. Nielsen also co-wrote a fictional autobiography titled The Naked Truth. Believe it or not, 1980’s Airplane! Nielsen Leslie is on Facebook. [17] He worked briefly as a disc jockey at a Calgary, Alberta, radio station, before enrolling at the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto. I have such admiration for doctors. We had location shooting rather than cheap studio backdrops, and very authentic costumes. "And don't call me Shirley, "Leslie Nielsen Doesn't Take Himself Seriously, Nor Does Anyone Else", "Leslie Nielsen, 84; versatile actor's career took off with comedies", "25 years and still laughing; Airplane!' 1949 gab Nielsen in BATTLESHIP BISMARK , einer Folge der Serie STUDIO ONE sein TV-Debüt. [23], Beginning in February 2007, Nielsen began playing a small role as a doctor in the humorous yet educational television show Doctor*Ology. The sibling relationship with his elder brother, the Honourable Erik Nielsen, a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, served as the premise of an HBO mockumentary entitled The Canadian Conspiracy in which Leslie Nielsen appeared, along with other prominent Canadian-born media personalities. Then I would take them home and show them 8-by-10 glossies, and things changed quite drastically. The film, a parody of disaster films such as Zero Hour! Leslie Nielsen, Ophélie Winter, Ezio Greggio Genre Comedy Untertitel Keine verfügbar Wiedergabesprachen Deutsch Die unglaubliche Reis… [84] Also in 2003, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists awarded him the ACTRA Award of Excellence. "[36] This movie grossed over $78 million and was well received by critics. [75][76][77][78] His body was interred in Fort Lauderdale's Evergreen Cemetery. Both attempted absurd comedy, but were poorly received. – Nielsen was able to deliver a serious-faced one-liner in a way that other actors could only hope to replicate, and gave us dozens of laugh-out-loud moments. Nielsen’s father, Ingvard Nielsen, was a member of the well-respected and world-renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police Force. Nielsen was a practical joker, and known for pranking people with a portable hand-controlled fart machine. [31] However, dissatisfied with the films he was offered, calling the studios "a Tiffany, which had forgotten how to make silver", Nielsen left MGM after auditioning for Messala in the 1959 Ben-Hur. Ich habe ihn in seiner Rolle des Frank Drebin in Die nackte Kanone geliebt! [12][18] While studying in Toronto, Nielsen received a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse. [11], Nielsen's half-uncle Jean Hersholt was an actor known for his portrayal of Dr. Christian in a radio series of that name, and the subsequent television series and films. Before Airplane!, Nielsen was considered very much a straight dramatic actor and, particularly in his younger years, a romantic leading man. Nielsen may have been an icon of American comedy cinema, but he wasn’t actually American. He was 83. [73] Later in life, Nielsen had knee osteoarthritis. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! In November 2010, Nielsen was admitted to Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with pneumonia. "[39] For Nielsen, Airplane! [51][52] Nielsen remained open to a fourth Naked Gun film, although he doubted that it would be produced — "I don't think so", he said in 2005. "[68] His interest in the sport led him to comedic instructional films. [1][2] With a career spanning 60 years, he appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters.[3]. (dt. "[59][60] Jeff Miller of the Houston Chronicle panned Mr. Magoo, a live-action remake of the 1950s cartoon, by saying, "I'm supposed to suggest how the film might be better, but I can't think of anything to say other than to make the film again. I do, however, wish to work enough to maintain whatever celebrity status I have so that they will continue to invite me to golf tournaments. [26] Though the film was not a success, producer Nicholas Nayfack offered him an audition for the science-fiction film Forbidden Planet, resulting in Nielsen's taking a long contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). YTTV april dr 10 paid trv oscars noneft en alt 1. "[12], Nielsen lived for several years in Fort Norman (now Tulita) in the Northwest Territories, where his father was with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Sien Vadder hett as Mountie deent un töög sien Jungen bannig streng groot. Info. 'We've discovered you have no talent; we're shipping you back to Canada. Nielsen (and George Kennedy) were hired as sleuths to unravel the mystery of the Undertaker, who had disappeared at January's Royal Rumble event. ", "The Naked Gun – From the Files of Police Squad! In den Musikfilmen Alter Kahn und junge Liebe sowie Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer war sie, nunmehr als Barbara Nielsen, Partnerin des Schlagerstars Roy Black. [55][56] Even a leading role in a Mel Brooks comic horror, Dracula: Dead and Loving It, failed to generate much box-office excitement, although it did gain a following in a later release to video. [12][14] His father was an abusive man who beat his wife and sons, and Leslie longed to escape. Nielsen's deadpan delivery contrasted with the absurdity surrounding him. Andere Angebote. was a turning point in his career. Leslie Nielsen gehörte also zu den Großen seiner Zunft, aber es dauerte ein halbes Leben, bis er zu ihr gefunden hatte. Police Squad's opening sequence was based on the 1950s show M Squad, which starred Lee Marvin, and opened with footage of a police car roving through a dark urban setting with a big band playing a jazz song in the background. Nielsen also produced instructional golf videos, which were not presented in a serious style, beginning with 1993's Bad Golf Made Easier. The videos combined comedy with golf techniques. Leslie Nielsen, Actor: Airplane!. Schauspieler Leslie Nielsen ist im Alter von 84 Jahren in Florida gestorben. [12][13] In a 1994 Boston Globe article, Nielsen explained, "I did learn very early that when I would mention my uncle, people would look at me as if I were the biggest liar in the world. [47], Six years after cancellation of Police Squad!, the film The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! Nielsen was born Leslie William Nielsen to Danish father Ingvard Eversen Nielsen and Welsh mother Mabel Elizabeth. A time when the Tiffany's of filmmakers was burying its head in the sand and trying to pretend that this new medium (television) was not happening.". Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Hank Simms voice-over and the show's organization into acts with an epilogue was homage to Quinn Martin police dramas including The Fugitive, The Streets of San Francisco, Barnaby Jones, The F.B.I., and Cannon. "If there hasn't been one by now, I doubt it. [24] Hal Erickson of Allmovie noted that "much of Nielsen's early work was undistinguished; he was merely a handsome leading man in an industry overstocked with handsome leading men. I think it would be wonderful."[53]. 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In his 80s, Nielsen performed serious roles on screen and stage (such as his one-man theatre show Darrow, in which he played Clarence Darrow), as well as providing voice-overs and appearances for commercials (including spots for a credit union in Arizona, where he owned a secondary residence), cartoons such as Zeroman, where he had the leading role/voice, children's shows, such as Pumper Pups, which he narrated, and comedic film roles. Nielsen portrayed a serious character whose one-liners appeared accidental next to the pratfalls and sight gags that were happening around him. and Airport, was based on building a comedy around actors known for dramatic roles. Regie: Joe Dante , Georg Stanford Brown , Paul Krasny , et al. Watch later. '"[12] He moved to New York City for his scholarship,[7] studying theatre and music at the Neighborhood Playhouse, while performing in summer stock theatre. Nielsen had two daughters from his second marriage, Maura and Thea Nielsen. Nielsen received a variety of awards and was inducted into the Canada's Walk of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Nielsen portrayed the doctor in the Spanish horror comedy Spanish Movie,[63] a spoof comedy like Scary Movie, but making fun of popular Spanish films. We all remember Nielsen’s big productions, such as Airplane! Nielsen wuchs in Tulita (früher Fort Norman) in den Northwest Territories, Kanada, auf. Tap to unmute. Februar 1926 geboren und starb am 28. Nielsen made his film debut in 1956, with supporting roles in several drama, Western, and romance films produced between the 1950s and the 1970s. In several interviews, he reflected on the line: "I thought it was amusing, but it never occurred to me that it was going to become a trademark. His father, Ingvard Eversen Nielsen, was a Danish-born Mountie and a strict disciplinarian. Sein aus Dänemark stammender Vater diente als Mountie und erzog ihn sehr streng; die Mutter stammte aus Wales. In 1969, he had the leading role as a police officer in The Bold Ones: The Protectors. ", he responded with a curt, "I am serious. They weren’t all classics – Nielsen’s last film, which he completed shortly before dying of pneumonia in 2010, was the low-budget comedy Stonerville – but and included the occasional guest spot on TV series like Columbo and Murder She Wrote. He made his acting debut in 1950, appearing in 46 live television programs a year. What a life he led. [12], Nielsen reflecting on the era when he started acting. Geboren wurde Nielsen 1926 in der kanadischen Provinz Saskatchewan. Leslie Nielsen studierte an der Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto, bevor er an das Neighborhood Playhouse von New York wechselte. [23] He said there "was very little gold, we only got $75 or $100 per show. Doch Pater Mayii kneift, und so reißt ein schmieriges Fernsehpredigerehepaar den Exorzismus an sich -- live und in Farbe im Fernsehen, gepaart mit einem satten Spendenaufruf. 6. Nielsen married four times: to nightclub singer Monica Boyar (1950–1956), Alisande Ullman (1958–1973), Brooks Oliver (1981–1983), and Barbaree Earl (2001–2010). In one scene, Nielsen appeared almost nude, and one critic referred to the scene as putting "the 'scary' in Scary Movie 4."[62]. Die Begegnung mit den Zucker-Brüdern und Jim Abrahams bedeutete für die 60-jährige Karriere des Chargendarstellers Leslie Nielsen einen Durchbruch als Komiker-Star.