15 Comic Actors Who Will Get You Rolling on the Floor with Laughter

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11) Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen, best known for classics like Airplane! and the Naked Gun series, has managed to redefine the slapstick form of comedy through his deadpan delivery. As a dramatic actor, Nielsen took a surprising leap into comedy; his ability to say ridiculously absurd lines while maintaining an unflappable air of seriousness still cannot be beaten. Long deceased in 2010, Nielsen's comedic legacy endures; after all, his movies are regularly trotted out as benchmarks for parody. His signature style inspires current comedians who keep his spirit alive in laughter.