Leonard Nimoy
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
March 26, 1931
Place of Birth:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death:
February 27, 2015
Place of Death:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Parents:
Max Nimoy
Doreen Nimoy
Education:
Boston Latin School; Los Angeles City College
Spouse(s):
Sandra Zober, married 1954 – divorced 1987
Susan Bay, married 1989 – until death
Children:
Julie Nimoy (Mother: Sandra Zober) – DOB: 1955
Adam Nimoy (Mother: Sandra Zober) – DOB: 1956
Career / Professions:
Actor, Director, Producer, Photographer, Author, Singer
Acting / Performance Credits:
1. Star Trek: The Original Series – Role: Spock, 1966–1969
2. Star Trek: The Animated Series – Role: Spock, 1973–1974
3. Star Trek Films – Role: Spock, 1979–2013
4. Mission: Impossible – Role: Paris, 1969–1970
5. In Search of… – Host, 1977–1982
Directorial / Production Credits:
1. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – Director, 1984
2. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – Director, 1986
3. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier – Director, 1989
4. Three Men and a Baby – Executive Producer, 1987
5. Never Forget – Director, 1991
Writing / Publications:
1. I Am Not Spock, 1975
2. I Am Spock, 1995
3. Leonard Nimoy: The Authorized Biography, 1997
4. Shekhina, 2004
5. The Full Body Project, 2008
Stage / Theater Credits:
1. Cyrano de Bergerac – Role: Cyrano, 1955
2. Hamlet – Role: Hamlet, 1960
3. My Fair Lady – Role: Professor Henry Higgins, 1963
4. In the Round, Milwaukee, WI – Role: Professor Henry Higgins, My Fair Lady, 1963
5. The World of Suzie Wong – Role: Robert, 1959
Awards and Honors:
1. Golden Globe Award – New Star of the Year, 1967
2. Emmy Award – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, 1968
3. Saturn Award – Best Supporting Actor, 1979
4. TV Land Award – Pop Culture Award, 2009
5. Inkpot Award, 1980
Likes and Dislikes / Personal Interests:
Favorite foods: Italian cuisine, bagels, New England seafood
Favorite books: Poetry, classical literature, Jewish spiritual texts
Favorite music / artists: Jazz, folk music
Hobbies / other interests: Photography, poetry, art
Dislikes: Smoking (later became an advocate against it), negative stereotyping
Overview / Biography Summary:
Leonard Nimoy was an American actor, director, producer, singer, and author best known for his iconic role as Spock in the Star Trek franchise. Born in Boston on March 26, 1931, Nimoy began his career in theater and television before rising to fame with Star Trek in the 1960s. He also directed several Star Trek films and hosted the documentary series In Search of…. Nimoy authored books, explored photography, and engaged in music recording. He was a cultural icon whose legacy continues to influence science fiction and popular culture. He passed away on February 27, 2015, in Los Angeles from complications of COPD.
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