Leonard Nimoy
Mar 26, 1931 — Feb 27, 2015 (83 years)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
31 Movies
50 Series
An American actor, director and cultural icon, born in Boston to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, forever synonymous with the pointy-eared Vulcan Mr. Spock of 'Star Trek'. He reprised the role for the rebooted 'Star Trek' (2009) and 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013), and voiced roles in 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2001) and 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' (2011). A director, poet and photographer as well, he embodied Spock's logic and quiet humanity for nearly fifty years. A beloved figure of science fiction, he died in 2015, mourned worldwide.
83R.I.P.
31Movies
50Series
Leonard Nimoy
31 Movies
50 Series
An American actor, director and cultural icon, born in Boston to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, forever synonymous with the pointy-eared Vulcan Mr. Spock of 'Star Trek'. He reprised the role for the rebooted 'Star Trek' (2009) and 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013), and voiced roles in 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' (2001) and 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' (2011). A director, poet and photographer as well, he embodied Spock's logic and quiet humanity for nearly fifty years. A beloved figure of science fiction, he died in 2015, mourned worldwide.
83 R.I.P.
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31
Movies
50
Series
Movies
Star Trek
2009
Star Trek Into Darkness
2013
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
2001
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978
Zambezia
2012
Land of the Lost
2009
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986
The Transformers: The Movie
1986
Them!
1954
The Pagemaster
1994
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
2011
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984
The Balcony
1963
Catlow
1971
Kid Monk Baroni
1952
Zombies of the Stratosphere
1952
Francis Goes to West Point
1952
Satan's Satellites
1958
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
2000
The Brain Eaters
1958
Rhubarb
1951
Deathwatch
1966
TV Shows
Fringe
2008
Star Trek
1966
Mission: Impossible
1966
Star Trek
1973
Invasion America
1998
Marco Polo
1982
The Simpsons
1989
Futurama
1999
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
The Sun Also Rises
1984
The Tall Man
1960
David
1997
A Woman Called Golda
1982
Duckman
1994
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Cain's Hundred
1961
T. J. Hooker
1982
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Gunsmoke
1955
Perry Mason
1957
Combat!
1962
Becker
1998
Night Gallery
1970
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Get Smart
1965
The Twilight Zone
1959
87th Precinct
1961
Daniel Boone
1964
The Virginian
1962
The Rebel
1959
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Star Trek Into Darkness
Ambassador Spock
2013
Film
Zambezia
Sekhuru (voice)
2012
Film
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Sentinel Prime (voice)
2011
Film
Land of the Lost
The Zarn (voice)
2009
Film
Star Trek
Ambassador Spock
2009
Film
Fringe
Dr. William Bell
2008–
TV
The Big Bang Theory
Mr. Spock (voice)
2011–2012
TV
Rambam - The Story of Maimonides
Rambam (voice)
2005
Film
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
King Kashekim Nedakh (voice)
2001
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leonard Nimoy still alive?
Leonard Nimoy passed away on February 27, 2015 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Leonard Nimoy?
Leonard Nimoy is best known for roles in Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
How many movies has Leonard Nimoy been in?
Over a 64-year career (since 1951), Leonard Nimoy has appeared in 110 movies and 92 TV shows.
What was Leonard Nimoy's first movie?
The career of Leonard Nimoy began with Queen for a Day (1951).
What is Leonard Nimoy's most recent movie or series?
Leonard Nimoy's most recent release is My Brother Vincent, which premiered on November 23, 2018.
What TV shows has Leonard Nimoy appeared in?
On television, Leonard Nimoy has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons, Futurama, Fringe.
Leonard Nimoy
1931-03-26 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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 character and himself.
Nimoy was born to Yiddish-speaking Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Iziaslav, Ukraine. His father, Max Nimoy, owned a barbershop in the Mattapan section of the city. His mother, Dora Nimoy (née Spinner), was a homemaker. Nimoy began acting at the age of eight in children's and neighborhood theater. His parents wanted him to attend college and pursue a stable career, or even learn to play the accordion—which, his father advised, Nimoy could always make a living with—but his grandfather encouraged him to become an actor. His first major role was at 17, as Ralphie in an amateur production of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing!. Nimoy took Drama classes at Boston College in 1953 but failed to complete his studies, and in the 1970s studied photography at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has an MA in Education and an honorary doctorate from Antioch University in Ohio. Nimoy served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1953 through 1955, alongside fellow actor Ken Berry and architect Frank Gehry.