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Before the trio Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker made him the most renowned actor in movies, his career had been very serious.
The late-blooming success of Leslie Nielsen, the great comedian who never smiled
“Let ‘er rip” is the epitaph on the grave of Canadian actor Leslie Nielsen. Don’t look for anything poetic or profound: it refers to farts, his trademark. He was famous for carrying a small device everywhere that, when activated, mimicked the sound of flatulence. And he kept it by his side until the very end, literally. During his funeral — a cocktail and party featuring music from The Naked Gun — his wife placed it in the coffin and triggered i…
He played clumsy heroes who didn't understand anything – in comedies that made fun of everything and everyone. Today, the "Naked Gun" star would celebrate his 100th birthday.
Leslie Nielsen was born on February 11, 1926, exactly 100 years ago. The actor, who achieved star status with his dramatic film roles, became better known in the second phase of his career for his unforgettable performances in comedy films. Nielsen entered the imaginary pantheon of immortal comedians first with Airplane! and then with the Naked Gun trilogy. We remember him in the gallery.
Leslie Nielsen would be 100: Immortal by "The Naked Cannon. He can't be lost in the history of film comedy anymore.
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