Leslie Nielsen
After spending four decades as a serious actor starting in 1948, Leslie Nielsen became in the words of famed film critic Roger Ebert, "the Laurence Olivier of spoofs." Nielsen spent years on stage, television and film playing serious roles until 1980 when he played the iconic role of Dr. Rumack in the classic comedy, Airplane! (Flying High!). While he continued to work in all areas of serious acting, he continued to play characters with a deadpan comedy style who were seemingly unaware of what was happening around them. His most famous roles include Lt. Frank Drebin in The Naked Gun trilogy, Dick Steele in Spy Hard, Ryan Harrison in Wrongfully Accused and President Harris in Scary Movie 3 & 4. Nielsen passed away on the 28 November 2010 at the age of 84. He chose "Let 'er rip" as his epitaph.
Memorable quotes / jokes
Airplane! -
Ted Striker : Surely you can't be serious?
Dr. Rumack (Nielsen) : I am serious. And don't call me Shirley
Dr. Rumack says to Ted Striker and Elaine Dickinson before, during and after they are landing the plane, "I just want to tell you both, good luck. We're all counting on you."
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad -
Jane Spencer : I've heard police work is dangerous.
Lt. Frank Drebin (Nielsen) : It is. That's why I carry a big gun.
JS : Aren't you afraid it might go off accidentally?
FD : I used to have that problem.
JS : What did you do about it?
FD : I just think about baseball.
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