Leslie Nielsen
| Born | February 11, 1926 |
| Hometown | Regina, Canada |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
| Spouse | Barbaree Earl, Brooks Oliver, Alisande Ullman, Monica Boyar |
| Children | Maura Nielsen Kaplan, Thea Nielsen Disney |
| Parents | Ingvard Nielsen, Mabel Elizabeth Davies |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Police Squad! | Nominated |
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