Pencil Sketch of the Day: Leslie Nielsen 13FEB26 Leslie Nielsen (born February 11, 1926 – died November 28, 2010) was a master of deadpan comedy whose perfectly straight face made the wildest jokes even funnier. After years as a dramatic actor, he reinvented himself in classics like Airplane! and The Naked Gun series, becoming a legend of parody and slapstick. His timing, charm, and commitment to every absurd moment made him beloved around the world. Though he is gone, his films continue to make us laugh, reminding us of his unique genius and timeless gift for comedy.