Les Carlson | |
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| Born | Leslie Merle Carlson February 24, 1933 Mitchell, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 2014 (aged 81) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Hamilton (divorced) Joan Warren (1983–2014; his death) |
| Children | 2, including Ben Carlson |
Les Carlson (né Leslie Merle Carlson; February 24, 1933 – May 3, 2014) was an American-Canadian film and television character actor who acted on stage in Canada, the U.S. and England. His films include the horror films Deranged, Black Christmas, and Videodrome, as well as the family film A Christmas Story. His television credits include The Twilight Zone and The X-Files. He was sometimes billed as "Les Carlson" and sometimes as "Leslie Carlson".