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

Father of Adam Nimoy. Had a pet store in Canoga Park, CA during the 1960s His father had a barbershop in Boston, where one of the more popular haircuts given was the "Spock cut." Was William Shatner's Best Man at his third wedding to Nerine Kidd. Also directed the 1984 Bangles video: "Going Down To Liverpol". Attended Antioch University, and will receive an honorary doctorate from the school in fall 2000. Has played two characters whose boss is named 'Jim': Captain James T. 'Jim' Kirk in Star Trek and Jim Phelps in Mission: Impossible. 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. The "Vulcan nerve pinch" concept on Star Trek was invented by Nimoy when he and the show's writers were trying to figure out how an unarmed Spock could overpower an adversary without resorting to violence. When Richard Widmark left, Nimoy became the Friday night host for "The Mutual Radio Theater" on Mutual Radio (1980). Served in the United States Army, under the service number ER 11 229 770, from December 3, 1953 to November 23, 1955. Received an Honorable Discharge in the rank of Sergeant. Is one of only 32 actors or actresses to have starred in both the original "Star Trek" (1966)_ (up to and including Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) and then in one of the spin offs. Hit #121 on the Billboard Singles Chart in 1967 with "Visit to a Sad Planet" (Dot 17038) Is a vegetarian. Lent his famous voice to the introduction at the Mugar Omni Theater (The Museum of Science, Boston) Because of his schedule, part two of the two-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Unification" was filmed before part one. Father of 'Julie Nimoy' . Is an accomplished photographer (specializing in black and white images), and has given exhibitions of his works. 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. Welker also provided the voice of Galvatron in the third and fourth seasons of The Transformers, a role which Nimoy had voiced in the film. Was approached to direct Star Trek: Generations, as well as appear as Spock in the film. He declined because Spock's role in the movie would have been a cameo. Nimoy stated that he did not want to play Spock, or direct any Star Trek movie in which Spock was not an interegal part of the plot. Spock's character was consequently edited from the script. 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. Is an avid writer of poetry and has written many books. Is the only actor to appear in every episode of the original Star Trek series. Along with Majel Barrett, he is one of only two actors to appear in both the first and last episodes of the original Star Trek series. Made both his first (the first ever Star Trek episode 'The Cage') and last (the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode 'Unification Part II') 'Star Trek' appearances with Malachi Throne. At 6' 1", he was the tallest member of the cast of the original Star Trek series. Has appeared in episodes of five different series with William Shatner: The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Star Trek, Star Trek: The Animated Adventures, _"T.J. Hooker" (1982)_ and Futurama. Is the only actor to appear in both pilots of the original Star Trek series. Of the seven original Star Trek cast members, he is the only one to appear in the first pilot, 'The Cage'. Has appeared in four different productions with Malachi Throne: Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Assault on the Wayne and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Due to their similar deep voices, it was rumoured for years that Nimoy actually recorded the bulk of Orson Welles Unicron dialogue in The Transformers: The Movie. Welles died before the film's release, but voice actress Susan Blu has gone on record saying that Welles recorded all his lines before his death. Was born only four days after his Star Trek co-star William Shatner. Appeared in episodes of three different series with James Doohan: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Animated Adventures and Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man. Has appeared in episodes of three different series with George Takei and Nichelle Nichols: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Animated Adventures and Futurama. When Mark Lenard and Jane Wyatt were cast as his parents in Star Trek, they asked him if he had any advice on the Vulcan characters and culture, seeing as how he was the show's main Vulcan character. He replied that he felt the Vulcans were very much a "hand oriented people" and so Lenard and Wyatt came up with a hand gesture in which they touched and held their fingers together to indicate a sense of intimacy. Suffers from tinnitus (ringing in the ears), along with Star Trek 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. Born in Boston to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. Sibling: Marvin Parents: Max and Dora Nimoy He has one stepson, named Aaron. Opened exotic pet shop in 1970 after Trek's cancellation. Often nicknamed "the other Dr. Spock" for his degrees in Biology and Photography.