Leslie Nielsen: Naked Gun and Airplane! Comedy Star Dies at 84

Leslie Nielsen was a Canadian-American actor. Born on February 11, 1926, in Regina, Saskatchewan, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and began as a dramatic actor.

He appeared in Forbidden Planet and The Poseidon Adventure before becoming a comedy star with Airplane! (1980), in which he said "Don't call me Shirley." He then starred as Frank Drebin in Police Squad! and The Naked Gun film series.

He was known offscreen for carrying a portable whoopee cushion. Nielsen died of complications from pneumonia in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 28, 2010, at age 84.

Achievements: Star of Airplane! and The Naked Gun.

Birth: February 11, 1926 - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He carried a portable whoopee cushion for gags.