Biography
Leonard Simon Nimoy (March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015) was an American actor, film director, poet, musician and photographer. Nimoy's most famous role is that of Spock in the original Star Trek series 1966–1969, multiple films, television and video game sequels. Nimoy began his career in his early twenties, teaching acting classes in Hollywood and making minor film and television appearances through the 1950s, as well as playing the title role in Kid Monk Baroni. In 1953, he served in the United States Army. In 1965, he made his first appearance in the rejected Star Trek pilot, "The Cage", and would go on to play the character of Mr. Spock until 1969, followed by seven further films and a number of guest slots in various sequels. His character of Spock generated a significant cultural impact and three Emmy Award nominations; TV Guide named Spock one of the 50 greatest TV characters. Nimoy also had a recurring role in Mission: Impossible and a narrating role in Civilization IV, as well as several well-received stage appearances. Nimoy's fame as Spock is such that both his autobiographies, I Am Not Spock (1977) and I Am Spock (1995) detail his existence as being shared between the…
Movies & TV Shows
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The Big Bang Theory (2007) — Mr. Spock (voice)
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The Simpsons (1989) — Leonard Nimoy (voice)
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Star Trek (2009) — Ambassador Spock
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) — Ambassador Spock
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) — Sentinel Prime (voice)
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Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) — King Kashekim Nedakh (voice)
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Futurama (1999) — Leonard Nimoy's Head (Voice)
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Fringe (2008) — Dr. William Bell
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) — Captain Spock
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Star Trek: Discovery (2017) — Spock (archive footage)
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) — Mr. Spock
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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — Spock
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) — Captain Spock
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) — Captain Spock / Elevator Voice
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Star Trek (1966) — Spock
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Land of the Lost (2009) — The Zarn (voice)
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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) — Captain Spock
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) — Dr. David Kibner
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) — Captain Spock
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The Twilight Zone (1959) — Hansen
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The Shannara Chronicles (2016) — Spock (archive footage)
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Mr. Spock
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Columbo (1971) — Barry Mayfield
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The Pagemaster (1994) — Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde (voice)
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The Daily Show (1996) — Self - Guest
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Virtuosity (1995) — Spock (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The Transformers: The Movie (1986) — Galvatron (voice)
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Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Cameo (uncredited)
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Bonanza (1959) — Freddy
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Them! (1954) — Army Sergeant
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Get Smart (1965) — Stryker
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Zambezia (2012) — Sekhuru (voice)
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Mission: Impossible (1966) — Paris
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The Colbert Report (2005) — Self - Guest
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The Pixar Story (2007) — Spock (archive footage)
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The Outer Limits (1995) — Thurman Cutler
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Star Trek: Prodigy (2021) — Spock (voice)
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For the Love of Spock (2016) — Self (archive footage)
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Star Trek (1973) — Spock (voice)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993) — Self - Top Ten List Presenter
Directed
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) — Director
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) — Director
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3 Men and a Baby (1987) — Director
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Night Gallery (1970) — Director
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T. J. Hooker (1982) — Director
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Holy Matrimony (1994) — Director
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Funny About Love (1990) — Director
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The Good Mother (1988) — Director
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The Powers of Matthew Star (1982) — Director
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Deadly Games (1995) — Director
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Vincent (1981) — Director