Leslie Nielsen: 1926-2010

This 1988 photo shows actor Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin in the movie "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" The Canadian-born Nielsen, who went from drama to inspired bumbling as a hapless doctor in "Airplane!" and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in "The Naked Gun" comedies, has died. His agent John S. Kelly said the actor died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at a hospital near his home in Florida where he was being treated for pneumonia. He was 84.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

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This 1988 publicity photo shows actor Leslie Nielsen, left, with actress Priscilla Presley in the film "The Naked Gun."

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

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This 1988 publicity photo shows actor Leslie Nielsen, center top, with actress Jeannette Charles, portraying the Queen of England, in a scene from "The Naked Gun."

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Leslie Nielsen is shown in this November 1991 photo.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actor Leslie Nielsen is shown in an Oct. 1, 1991, photo.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actors Leslie Nielsen, left, and Nicollette Sheridan arrive for the premiere of "Spy Hard" in Los Angeles on May 16, 1996.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Leslie Nielsen, right, and Nicollette Sheridan, co-stars in the movie "Spy Hard," make an appearance at Planet Hollywood in New York on May 22, 1996.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Leslie Nielsen is shown in a June 30, 1997, photo.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Leslie Nielsen poses for a picture during the Bob Hope Classic at the Indian Wells Country Club on Jan. 14, 1998, in Indian Wells, Calif.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Leslie Nielsen, center, and his wife Barbaree pose for pictures at the premiere of his comedy "Wrongfully Accused" in Los Angeles on Aug. 19, 1998.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actor Leslie Nielsen and wife Barbaree arrive at the BAFTA Awards on April 9, 2000, in London.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

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Actor Leslie Nielsen points to his star as he was inducted into the Walk of Fame along King Street in Toronto on June 1, 2001.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actor Leslie Nielsen attends Paramount Pictures' "90 Stars for 90 Years" Anniversary Celebration on July 14, 2002, in Hollywood, Calif.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

From left, Barbaree Nielsen, Leslie Nielsen, Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards attend the premiere of "Scary Movie 3" on Oct. 20, 2003, in Westwood, Calif.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

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Actor Leslie Nielsen walks off stage after receiving the Order of Canada from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson during a ceremony in Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2003.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actor Leslie Nielsen, left, and wife Barbaree arrive at the 5th annual Starkey Foundation Gala on Aug. 20, 2005, in St. Paul, Minn.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actor Leslie Nielsen, left, and producer David Zucker pose at the premiere of "Superhero Movie" at the Mann Festival Westwood on March 27, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actors Leslie Nielsen, left, and Pamela Anderson arrive at the premiere of "Superhero Movie" at the Mann Festival Westwood on March 27, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Leslie Nielsen, right, and wife Barbaree Earl Nielsen arrive at the premiere of "Stan Helsing" on Oct. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Cast member Leslie Nielsen, left, reacts to getting a kiss from the film's writer/director/producer Bo Zenga at the premiere of the horror film parody "Stan Helsing" in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2009.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

From left, Spanish actress Alexandra Jimenez, actor Leslie Nielsen and Spanish actress Michelle Jenner attend the "Spanish Movie" premiere at Kinepolis cinema on Dec. 3, 2009, in Madrid.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84

Actor Leslie Nielsen attends the "Spanish Movie" premiere at Kinepolis cinema on Dec. 3, 2009, in Madrid.

Leslie Nielsen, "Naked Gun" Star, Dead at 84