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Jim Abrahams, Filmmaker Behind 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' Dead at 80
MovieWebStory by Christopher Shultz
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Jim Abrahams, the comedic mastermind behind iconic parodies like 'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun,' has passed away at the age of 80 in his Santa Monica home.
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- Abrahams co-wrote and directed the 1980 cult classic 'Airplane!,' which paved the way for his signature spoof genre and launched the careers of Leslie Nielsen and the Zucker brothers.
- Throughout his illustrious career, Abrahams' films grossed over $500 million worldwide and cemented his status as a Hollywood legend whose influence can be seen in today's comedy landscape.
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Jim Abrahams, Airplane!, Naked Gun, Airplane!, Naked Gun