RIP-Leslie Nielsen has passed away

[Steely Dan]

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(CNN) -- Actor Leslie Nielsen took comedy very seriously.

Originally making his living as a dramatic actor in the 1950s, Nielsen transitioned into the world of comedy so successfully that many fans don't even think of him as anything but the sultan of silly.

But it's not easy to go funny.

Several comedic actors have traveled the reverse route: Bill Murray, Adam Sandler, and Jim Carrey have all transitioned to more dramatic roles.

But "it's much tougher to go from drama to comedy," said Glenn Kalison, chair of the Acting Department at the New York Film Academy. "With the dramatic actors you start to buy into their depth and their intensity in that context and it's tougher to accept the humor."

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[bogeygal]

So sad to hear of Leslie Neilson's passing.

I've watched every movie he made. My son called me this morning to tell me.

I loved the way he kept a straight face in his very funny movies. He was great with Priscilla Presley in the Naked Gun movies, my favorites. I feel right now like watching them. Airplane was also so funny.

RIP Leslie Neilson... Hope you are making people laugh up in Heaven!

 

[Steely Dan]

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[bogeygal]

Naked Gun Trilogy

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[Steely Dan]

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[Steely Dan]

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[wfgodot]

Two good obits:

Daily Telegraph

Manchester Guardian

 

[Steely Dan]

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[Blondie in Spokane]

Oh, how could anyone not love this man! He was such a riot....I loved his deadpan look....he was the best.

RIP Leslie!

 

[Synaptic Cliff]

Such a great comedian. I wish peace and comfort for his family. May he rest in peace.