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Leslie William Nielsen (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010) was a Canadian-American actor and comedian. Nielsen appeared in over one hundred films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, portraying over 220 characters. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Nielsen enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and worked as a disc jockey before receiving a scholarship to Neighborhood Playhouse. Making his television debut in 1948, he quickly expanded to over 50 television appearances two years later. Nielsen made his film debut in 1956, and began collecting roles in dramas, westerns, and romance films. Nielsen's performances in the films Forbidden Planet (1956) and The Poseidon Adventure (1972) received positive reviews as a serious actor, though he is primarily known for his comedic roles. Although Nielsen's acting career crossed a variety of genres in both television and films, his deadpan delivery in Airplane! (1980) marked a turning point in his career, one that would make him, in the words of film critic Roger Ebert, "the Olivier of spoofs." Nielsen enjoyed further success with The Naked Gun film series (1988 – 1994), based on a short-lived television series Police Squad! in which he starred earlier. His portrayal of serious characters seemingly oblivious to (and complicit in) their absurd surroundings gave him a reputation as a comedian. In the final years of his career, Nielsen appeared in multiple spoof and parody films, many of which were met poorly by critics, but performed well in box office and home media releases. Nielsen married four times and had two daughters from his second marriage. He was recognized with a variety of awards throughout his career, and was inducted into the Canada and Hollywood Walks of Fame.
Quincy Magoo is an eccentric millionaire with an open heart, poor eyesight and an incredible handle, without which he could not do without in life. Mr. Magoo fundamentally refuses to wear glasses. Nevertheless, thanks to his happiness, he miraculously navigates through every dangerous situation. And most of the time, he had no idea how thin his life hung. This time, Mr. Magoo happened to be involved in a diamond robbery of unimaginable value. Thanks to his famous handle, the thieves left unacquired, and coincidentally he found himself in his pocket. But the beautiful robber Luanne LeSeur does not intend to give up her prey and tries to make the confused millionaire a victim of her subtly forged plots. In addition, Mr. Magoo and his nephew Waldo soon find themselves in a double fire. Not only villains are on their heels, but also FBI agents who believe that Mr. Magor is the perpetrator of an extremely sophisticated robbery. A crazy roar of misunderstandings, chases and daring stunts can begin. The film is based on the popular animated series Mr. Magoo.
