Leslie Nielsen (b. February 11, 1926, d. November 28, 2010) was a Canadian actor, comedian, and producer. While he appeared in many films and television programs, he was best remembered in the Airplane! and The Naked Gun film franchises. In Airplane!, he played the role of Dr. Rumack and in The Naked Gun Films, he played the role of Sergeant Frank Drebin. His character, Sergeant Frank Drebin, was also featured in the television series, Police Squad!. He also appeared on some game shows, including Gameshow Marathon, Jeopardy!, and Hollywood Squares. Nielsen died from pneumonia on November 28, 2010 at the age of 84, three months shy of his 85th birthday.
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