He died in 2010 at the age of 84. Oscar-nominee Robert Stack (best supporting actor for 'Written on the Wind') similarly enjoyed a late-career resurgence thanks to his role as Captain Rex Kramer.
(Don't Call Me) Shirley Rumack. Nielsen had minor dramatic roles in 'Forbidden Planet' and 'The Poseidon Adventure' before becoming a comedic leading man in his 50s and 60s, most notably in the 'Naked Gun' series. Perhaps no one from the 'Airplane!' cast enjoyed a bigger career boost than Leslie Nielsen, who played Dr.
