Meet Barbaree Earl Nielsen, actor Leslie Nielsen’s Fourth Wife

Barbaree Earl Nielsen is an American actress and the fourth wife of Canadian actor the late Leslie Nielsen. The two were married from 2001 up to 2010 when Leslie died. As an actress, Barbaree Earl Nielsen was active in the 1990s, appearing in a few films and shows. For instance, in 1995, she appeared as a ballroom guest in Dracula: Dead and Loving It.

Acting Career

Barbaree Earl Nielsen did not appear in many shows. However, she made a big impact in the entertainment industry with her few roles. In 1997, she appeared as a ravishing woman in Family Plan. The following year, she portrayed a fainting pedestrian in Wrongfully Accused.

Barbaree Earl Nielsen has not been featured in any film or television show. It is likely that she retired from acting and is now focusing on other things and interests.

Love Life

Not much was known about Barbaree Earl Nielsen before her relationship with Leslie Nielsen. As such, it is hard to tell if she dated or married anyone before Leslie. Barbaree and Leslie met in the 1980s. However, the circumstances leading to the meet-up are unclear. They became close and began dating.

Barbaree Earl Nielsen was quite supportive of her husband’s ambitions and interests. She could accompany her to various events, including red carpet-events and golf tournaments. For instance, in 1993, Barbaree Earl Nielsen was by Leslie’s side during ShoWest in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2009, she accompanied him to the premiere of Stan Helsing.

After dating for over a decade together, the couple decided to get married. Doing so in 2001 in the presence of their family and friends. Leslie was 22 years older than Barbaree Earl Nielsen, but the age difference did not bar them from loving each other. During their time together, the couple did not have any children together. They were together until Leslie Nielsen died in 2010.

Her Husband

Barbaree Earl Nielsen’s husband was a successful Canadian actor whose career spanned six decades. He ventured into acting in 1950 and went on to appear in over 250 films and television shows. In 1950 alone, Leslie appeared in over 40 live television programs. It is like he was appearing in one live program per week. At the time, the pay was not so good, and Barbaree’s husband noted that they earned either 75 or 100 dollars per show.

Things might have not been clear at the start, given that it was Television’s Golden Age, but over time, they became clearer. Barbaree’s husband began appearing in shows, and he went on to become one of the most successful Canadian actors, with close to 300 credits.

Leslie was A Divorced Man When He Met Barbaree Earl Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen was married and divorced thrice by the time he met Barbaree Earl Nielsen. He first married Dominican singer Monica Boyar in 1950, but their marriage lasted only six years. His second marriage was to Alisande Ullman, with whom he had two children. They divorced in 1973, then he married Brooks Oliver, who he divorced after two years. Leslie met Barbaree Earl Nielsen thereafter.