Leslie Nielsen

Canadian-American actor and comedian (1926–2010)
Person human Q82786
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Leslie Nielsen

Summary

Leslie Nielsen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Regina[2]. He was born on February 11, 1926[3]. He died in Fort Lauderdale[4]. He died on November 28, 2010[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], film producer[9], and voice actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,752 views/month, #1,491 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Leslie Nielsen was born in Regina[2].
  • Leslie Nielsen passed away in Fort Lauderdale[4].
  • Leslie Nielsen was born on February 11, 1926[3].
  • Leslie Nielsen died on November 28, 2010[5].
  • Leslie Nielsen is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[12].
  • Among Leslie Nielsen's spouses was Monica Boyar[13].
  • Leslie Nielsen was married to Alisande Ullman[14].
  • Leslie Nielsen held citizenship in Canada[15].
  • Leslie Nielsen held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Leslie Nielsen worked as a television actor[6].
  • Leslie Nielsen's professions included film actor[7].
  • Leslie Nielsen's professions included comedian[8].
  • Leslie Nielsen's professions included film producer[9].
  • Leslie Nielsen's professions included voice actor[10].
  • Leslie Nielsen's professions included actor[17].
  • Leslie Nielsen's education included a stint at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[18].
  • Leslie Nielsen was educated at Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts[19].
  • Leslie Nielsen received the Officer of the Order of Canada[20].
  • Leslie Nielsen received the Canada's Walk of Fame[21].
  • Leslie Nielsen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Leslie Nielsen received the ACTRA Award[23].
  • Leslie Nielsen is recorded as male[24].
  • Leslie Nielsen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Leslie Nielsen's genre is Western film[26].
  • Leslie Nielsen's genre is comedy film[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Regina[2], Leslie Nielsen… he was born on February 11, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[18], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1928[30] and Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts[19], a high school[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1911[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], film producer[9], voice actor[10], and actor[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[20], a grade of an order[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1967[36]; Canada's Walk of Fame[21], a street[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1998[39]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41]; and ACTRA Award[23], an award[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1972[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Monica Boyar[13], a singer[45], 1920–2013[46], of United States[47] and Alisande Ullman[14].

Death and Burial

Leslie Nielsen died on November 28, 2010[5]. He passed away in Fort Lauderdale[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[48]. Burial took place at Evergreen Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Leslie Nielsen ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,752 views/month, #1,491 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Leslie Nielsen born?

Born in Regina[2], Leslie Nielsen…

Where did Leslie Nielsen die?

Leslie Nielsen died in Fort Lauderdale[4].

Who was Leslie Nielsen married to?

Leslie Nielsen's spouses include Monica Boyar[13] and Alisande Ullman[14].

What did Leslie Nielsen do for work?

Leslie Nielsen worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], film producer[9], and voice actor[10].

Where did Leslie Nielsen go to school?

Leslie Nielsen was educated at Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[18] and Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts[19].

What awards did Leslie Nielsen receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[20], Canada's Walk of Fame[21], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], and ACTRA Award[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [48] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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