Raised in a Boston tenement, acting in community theaters since age eight, Leonard Nimoy didn't make his Hollywood debut he was 20, a bit part in Queen for a Day and another as a ballplayer in the perennial Rhubarb. After two years in army he was still getting small, often uncredited parts - an army telex operator in Them!, for example - but his part as Narab, a Martian finally friendly to Earth, in the closing scene in the corny Republic serial Zombies of the Stratosphere, somewhat foreshadowed the role which would make him a household name--Mr. Spock, the half-human/half-Vulcan science officer of Star Trek one of TV's all-time most successful series. His performance won him three Emmy nominations and launched his career as a writer and director, notably of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, the story of a humpback whale rescue that proved the most successful of the Star Trek movies. Stage credits have included "Fiddler on the Roof," "Oliver," "Camelot," and "Equus." He has hosted the well-known TV series In Search of... and Ancient Mysteries, authored several volumes of poetry and guest-starred on two episodes of The Simpsons. He recently played Mustafa Mond in NBC's telling of Brave New World.


Zombies of the Stratosphere (1952): $500

Had a pet store in Canoga Park, CA, during the 1960s. Was William Shatner's Best Man at his third wedding to Nerine Kidd. Attended Antioch University, where he earned a Master of Education degree. He later received an honorary doctorate from the school in fall 2000. Stated at a 1993 convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that he has contracted out his signature, and can only sign items the company he has a contact with authorizes, and therefore does not sign for fans, otherwise he could be sued for breach of contract. When Richard Widmark left, Nimoy became the Friday night host for "The Mutual Radio Theater" on Mutual Radio (1980). Hit #121 on the Billboard Singles Chart in 1967 with "Visit to a Sad Planet" (Dot 17038) Because of his schedule, part two of the two-part "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) episode "Unification" was filmed before part one. Has two roles in common with voice actor Frank Welker. Welker provided the screams for the young Spock in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984). Welker also provided the voice of Galvatron in the third and fourth seasons of "Transformers" (1984), a role which Nimoy had voiced in the film The Transformers: The Movie (1986). The sign that Spock makes with his hand is half of what is commonly done by the Cohanim, the Jewish Priests, when they bless the congregation. He is the only actor to appear in every episode of the original "Star Trek" (1966) series. Made both his first (the first ever "Star Trek" (1966) episode 'The Cage') and last (the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) episode 'Unification Part II') 'Star Trek' appearances with Malachi Throne. Nimoy will again play Mr. Spock in Star Trek (2009). Has appeared in episodes of five different series with William Shatner: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1964), "Star Trek" (1966), "Star Trek" (1973), "T.J. Hooker" (1982), and "Futurama" (1999). Has appeared in four different productions with Malachi Throne: "Star Trek" (1966), "Mission: Impossible" (1966), Assault on the Wayne (1971) (TV) and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987). Was born only four days after his "Star Trek" (1966) co-star William Shatner. Has appeared in episodes of three different series with George Takei and Nichelle Nichols: "Star Trek" (1966), "Star Trek" (1973) and "Futurama" (1999). Suffers from tinnitus (ringing in the ears), along with "Star Trek" (1966) co-star William Shatner. Nimoy's right ear and Shatner's left ear are affected. Their hearing was apparently damaged during the filming of the episode "Arena" when they were both close to a special effects explosion. Sibling: Melvin, five years older. He has one stepson, named Aaron. Often nicknamed "the other Dr. Spock" for his degrees in Biology and Photography. Father of Adam Nimoy and Julie Nimoy. The mineral Yominium Sulfide crystals in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), is named after him. Along with Majel Barrett, he is one of only two actors to have appeared in "Star Trek" in every decade since the 1960s. Mentioned by Will Ferrell's Brennan in Step Brothers (2008). During an interview with Al Roker on "Today" (1952), to promote Star Trek (2009), it was revealed that the news anchor, Ann Curry had a major crush on him. They showed several clips of her stating that she was in love with Spock. Roker then called her out on stage. She came on stage, and immediately hugged and kissed Leonard Nimoy, and told him how great she thinks he is. Leonard was very flattered, and told her she had great taste. Along with David McCallum, Cliff Robertson, Barbara Rush and Peter Breck, he is one of only five actors to appear in both "The Outer Limits" (1963) and the revival "The Outer Limits" (1995). Ex-father-in-law of Nancy Nimoy. Retiring from acting [April 21, 2010].