Leslie Nielsen

(1926–2010) Television Actor United States

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Leslie Nielsen was a television actor from the United States, best known for Bad golf my way.

Quick Facts About Leslie Nielsen

Born: February 11, 1926
Died: November 28, 2010
Nationality: United States
Profession: Television Actor
Notable works: Bad golf my way
Spouse: Monica Boyar

About Leslie Nielsen

Leslie William Nielsen was a Canadian and American actor and comedian. With a career spanning 60 years, he appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters.

Awards & Honors

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Canada's Walk of Fame ACTRA Award Officer of the Order of Canada

Quotes by Leslie Nielsen · Page 2

I like that kind of 'straight-faced' comedy. I like to be straight-faced and outrageous.

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Comedy

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Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts.

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Bicycle

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One thing a person won't do when he's laughing is try to beat you up.

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There's an old saying that God exists in your search for him. I just want you to understand that I ain't looking.

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When you see Charlie Chaplin, he stays funny. He doesn't become drama, and so what really seems to endure is comedy.

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Yes, it's true, I've been called the Laurence Olivier of spoofs. I guess that would make Laurence Olivier the Leslie Nielsen of…

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I don't think anybody can really sit down and decide that their mission in life is to make people think. I think…

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As for honours, I've had a few along the way, and to be honest, I never expected any of them. I made…

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It's been dawning on me slowly that for the past 35 years I have been cast against type, and I'm finally getting…

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I don't have a hard and fast rule about dignity. I'm concerned about being treated with respect, but if I make my…

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Choices

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There were 15 people in the village, including five of us. If my father arrested somebody in the winter, he'd have to…

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Are you having problems hearing? If so, those around you already know it. Hearing loss is no laughing matter, so don't be…

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In those days, I auditioned for everything MGM made while I was under contract. Not for the roles Elizabeth Taylor eventually got,…

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