Canadian movie star, Leslie Nielsen, who was dubbed as the father of spoof movies, dies Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The star, who played in the iconic comedy movie Airplane and its sequel, was 84.

Leslie Nielsen started his Hollywood career as a serious actor. However, after starring in Airplane, a disaster movie spoof, he began taking more comedic roles. Other memorable films that the star has played include the Naked Gun movies, which he played alongside Priscilla Presley and O.J Simpson. The series spawned two successful sequels.

He also played in “Spy Hard”, “Dracula: Dead and Loving It”, “Mr. Magoo”, “Wrongfully ...read more