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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Leslie Nielson

Leslie William Nielson born February 11, 1926 passed away November 28th 2010. He appeared in over 100 films and 1,500 television programs over the span of his career, portraying over 220 characters. One of the greatest dry comedic Actors of our time. Although I do remember seeing him in episodes of The Twilight Zone. He could play the serious role along with the comedy.
In Airplane where he says "Surely you can't be serious?", he responds with a curt, "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley." In several interviews he later reflected on the significance of the comedic line: "I thought it was amusing, but it never occurred to me that it was going to become a trademark. It's such a surprise...the thing comes out, people say, 'What did he say?!'"
The Naked Gun(Series) was great along with Wrongfully Accused. I also liked The Poseidon Adventure, Creepshow and Dracula: Dead and Loving It.
He was married to Monica Boyer,Alisande Ullman,Brooks Oliver and Barbara Earl.
Nielsen had two children from his second marriage, Maura and Thea Nielsen.
Nielsen stated in several interviews that he had a few medical problems such as hearing impairment. He was legally deaf and wore hearing aids most of his life. Because of this impairment, he publicly supported the Better Hearing Institute.Leslie Nielsen was admitted to a Fort Lauderdale, Florida hospital for pneumonia. On November 28, Dr. Doug Nielsen, Nielsen's nephew, announced to the CJOB Radio station that Nielsen had died in his sleep around 5:30 p.m. EST, surrounded by family and friends.
He will be missed...

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Porterfield Freeman Jr. born June 1st 1937.
 The rumors lately have been that Morgan is not only involved with his step grand daughter sexually for the last 9 years but may possibly be having a child with her as well. My sister mentioned it about a week ago and I'm not sure if I see what the fuss is all about? Nor do I care. Is it even true? I don't know. Anyways, Morgan is an actor,director and a narrator. Morgan was born in Memphis Tennessee. His mother Mayme Edna (née Revere) and his father is of course Morgan Porterfield Freeman Sr.
My favorite movies with him acting are Unforgiven,Glory,Driving Miss Daisy,Lean On Me,Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,The Shawhank Redemption,Outbreak,Se7en,Chain Reaction,Kiss The Girls,Dreamcatcher, War of the Worlds,Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Morgan Freeman is a fantastic actor and has a terrific voice that is both commanding and believable.
Morgan was injured in an automobile accident near Ruleville, Mississippi, on the night of August 3, 2008. The vehicle in which he was traveling, a 1997 Nissan Maxima, left the highway and flipped over several times. He and a female passenger, Demaris Meyer, were rescued from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life. Morgan was taken via medical helicopter to The Regional Medical Center (The Med) hospital in Memphis. Police ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash. He was coherent following the crash, as he joked to a photographer about taking his picture at the scene. He broke his shoulder, arm and elbow in the crash and had surgery on August 5, 2008. Doctors operated for four hours to repair nerve damage in his shoulder and arm. His publicist announced he was expected to make a full recovery. Meyer, his passenger, has sued him for negligence, claiming that he was drinking the night of the accident. She has denied reports that they were romantically involved and I could care less.