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WHO IS THIS MAN? To a watching world he is the logical, powerful, stalwart first officer of the Starship Enterprise – the adored object of millions of Star Trek fans.

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To a watching world he is the logical, powerful, stalwart first officer of the Starship Enterprise – the adored object of millions of Star Trek fans. For 3 years, 12 hours a day, 5 days a week, he functioned as the half-human, half-Vulcan Mr. Spock, an extraterrestrial. He is Leonard Nimoy. A real flesh-and-blood human being.

Now while the phenomenal popularity of Star Trek still grows, Nimoy doffs the pointy ears and placid face and reveals himself totally – his relationship with fellow actors; the backstage frenzies; the near-cancellation of Star Trek; the lean years; the loneliness, the battles and the ultimate struggle to survive his own success! IF HE IS NOT SPOCK, WHO IS? IF HE IS NOT SPOCK, WHO IS HE? WHAT IS THE LOGICAL ANSWER? I am a fan of Star Trek, in particular the original series movies.

I've also had occasion to listen to Mr. Nimoy speak twice, so I was looking forward to reading this infamously titled autobiography. I wasn't disappointed, and the 'voice' in the book matched up with my expectations for the most part. Not a heavy ready, it's a pretty slim book, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. I don't know that I'd recommend it to the rabid Trekkie, since it really isn't focused on the series. I'm about to start on I am a fan of Star Trek, in particular the original series movies. I've also had occasion to listen to Mr.

Nimoy speak twice, so I was looking forward to reading this infamously titled autobiography. I wasn't disappointed, and the 'voice' in the book matched up with my expectations for the most part. Not a heavy ready, it's a pretty slim book, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. I don't know that I'd recommend it to the rabid Trekkie, since it really isn't focused on the series. I'm about to start on 'I Am Spock' next, and I'm looking forward to seeing how Mr. Nimoy's writing developed from one book to the next. Ironically, the author approaches the presentation in a manner befitting the character that he purports not to be; initially, in a logical and cogent manner that is well thought-out and written.

What follows is part-master class on how the character was created by the actor, as well as through collaboration with make-up personnel, production staff, and co-stars. Interspersed is also a part-memoir of encounters and opportunities that presented themselves as a result of his portrayal as the chief s Ironically, the author approaches the presentation in a manner befitting the character that he purports not to be; initially, in a logical and cogent manner that is well thought-out and written. What follows is part-master class on how the character was created by the actor, as well as through collaboration with make-up personnel, production staff, and co-stars. Interspersed is also a part-memoir of encounters and opportunities that presented themselves as a result of his portrayal as the chief science officer of the Enterprise. These are of varying quality. The more poignant and fascinating include letters from Isaac Asimov and a meeting with Benjamin Spock. The lesser include encounters with obsessed fans and the addressing of homo-erotic fan fiction, as well as a dialogue between Nimoy and Spock.

On the whole, there is much to be gleaned from this biography, for the several decades that it covers, as well as the breadth of perspectives and experiences. It is rarely gratuitous, as the author never namedrops or pats himself on the back for the sake of itself, but rather to show a thankfulness for his inclusion or grander purpose for its eventuality. It was also neat to see how the author saw his most famous role as providing him with the many blessings and opportunities in life rather than feeling limited by it.

There was much grace in the telling of his life story, as well as the manner in which he led his life. I AM NOT SPOCK is a decent little memoir, though, even at under 150 pages, much of it feels like rambling. Whereas William Shatner always admitted that he initially considered STAR TREK just another job and approached the character of Captain Kirk as an idealized version of himself, Nimoy went to the opposite extreme and completely lost himself in the character the way that actors like Daniel Day-Lewis and Christian Bale are said to do. Thus, the title I AM NOT SPOCK refers to a crisis of identi I AM NOT SPOCK is a decent little memoir, though, even at under 150 pages, much of it feels like rambling. Whereas William Shatner always admitted that he initially considered STAR TREK just another job and approached the character of Captain Kirk as an idealized version of himself, Nimoy went to the opposite extreme and completely lost himself in the character the way that actors like Daniel Day-Lewis and Christian Bale are said to do. Thus, the title I AM NOT SPOCK refers to a crisis of identity rather than a disavowal of the Spock character.

And if you are interested in acting as a craft, you will likely appreciate Nimoy's in-depth exploration of the Spock character and his lengthy explanation of the thought processes that brought him to life. If you generally find actors to be a little too self-absorbed, then much of this book will feel like navel-gazing. Especially when, like someone suffering from multiple personality disorder, Nimoy debates his alter ego on subjects like the purpose of existence and the human need for validation. Great actors tend to think their art is more important than just about anything else in the world, and Nimoy certainly falls into that category to some extent. Even if you are not a Star Trek fan, you might appreciate the chapters in this book that focus on other things, such as Nimoy's tenure on MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, his appearance in Yul Brenner's CATLOW, his stint as the lead character in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and his genesis as a professional photographer of some note. Completely absent are any discussions on family or the alcoholism that was consuming him at the time. You know, minor things like that.

But we do get complete reproductions of a series of memos between him and the studio bickering over who was responsible for paying for the pens and paper clips used to respond to his fan mail. The fact that I AM NOT SPOCK is hopelessly dated (circa 1978) and out of print (with old beat-up copies selling on Amazon for upwards of $75) would be a real bummer were it not for the fact that the whole book was rendered pretty much irrelevant anyway due to the subsequent release of Nimoy's second autobiography, I AM SPOCK, and William Shatner's LEONARD, both of which cover most of this same material and do a better job with it. Not being rich, I listened to the audiobook version on a digitized copy of some old cassettes. The fact that Nimoy didn't read it himself definitely lessened the experience.

Still, it served as a good time-killer on my daily work commute. This book is a beautiful mix of thoughts, observations, and feelings. It's a reflection of how Nimoy's role of Mr Spock effected his life externally (fame) and internally (emotionally). There is a lot of insight about how people feel about aliens --extraterrestrial and human-- and why so many people fell in love with Mr Spock. The conversations between Nimoy and Spock were my favorite parts of the book 'cause they often clever and amusing. Rest in peace Mr Nimoy. You will always be adored and mis This book is a beautiful mix of thoughts, observations, and feelings.

It's a reflection of how Nimoy's role of Mr Spock effected his life externally (fame) and internally (emotionally). There is a lot of insight about how people feel about aliens --extraterrestrial and human-- and why so many people fell in love with Mr Spock. The conversations between Nimoy and Spock were my favorite parts of the book 'cause they often clever and amusing. Rest in peace Mr Nimoy.

You will always be adored and missed. 'It's okay to be out there and honest and open about yourself because you're part of the human race.' (quote from the last chapter of I Am Not Spock). What happens when you create a role that's so iconic that no one sees the actor anymore? This is Leonard Nimoy's existential dilemma... Who is Nimoy if no one sees Nimoy and only expects Spock? There are some odd dialogues between Nimoy and Spock which may have been helpful for Nimoy but are a bit trying to read, but otherwise this is a straightforward memoir of his experience creating an alien that resonated with audiences.

Ultimately this is a journey of an actor who wants to leave a role t What happens when you create a role that's so iconic that no one sees the actor anymore? Physical Asset Management Handbook John S Mitchell Pdf Reader more. This is Leonard Nimoy's existential dilemma... Who is Nimoy if no one sees Nimoy and only expects Spock? There are some odd dialogues between Nimoy and Spock which may have been helpful for Nimoy but are a bit trying to read, but otherwise this is a straightforward memoir of his experience creating an alien that resonated with audiences. Ultimately this is a journey of an actor who wants to leave a role to become a well-rounded actor only to learn that the world audience has decided he will always be perceived as the alien.

As he learns to accept this, he finds other roles but ultimately discovers and explores a new passion--Nimoy as photographer and poet. An interesting and quick read but uneven in style. I first read this book in Mt. Hotham, in 2008, after searching for a copy of what was, then, an out of print book. I re-read the book on a camping trip in Narbethong in 2013, just as the new 'Star Trek' movies were touching new audiences. Zachary Quinto plays Spock now, and not Leonard Nimoy.

Still, I remember the happiness with which I opened this book, my version being the one with the black cover. Reading this book, in which Nimoy would explain his ideas and opinions about the character he's I first read this book in Mt. Hotham, in 2008, after searching for a copy of what was, then, an out of print book. I re-read the book on a camping trip in Narbethong in 2013, just as the new 'Star Trek' movies were touching new audiences.

Zachary Quinto plays Spock now, and not Leonard Nimoy. Still, I remember the happiness with which I opened this book, my version being the one with the black cover. Reading this book, in which Nimoy would explain his ideas and opinions about the character he's spent a lifetime playing on the series 'Star Trek,' seemed fascinating to me. Specially since I'd read the other book he wrote, 'I am Spock,' and found the revelations interesting. Nimoy loves Spock, and hates Spock, and then loves him again. I just needed to own a copy. The book was written in 1975, before 'Star Trek' resurfaced and claimed the success it now enjoys.

Before I was born, and would ever dream of liking the series, before I met Spock. The fact the book is written then adds volumes to one's experience as one reads it.

Nimoy goes through a lot of trouble to explain that he is much more than just Spock. This is interesting, as we discover his love of photography, the theatre, music, and philosophy. He's lived a very rich life, an obvious fact even in 1975.

He is also a very learned, informed, polite, and educated man. If you are expecting the author to dismiss Spock, or slander him, you need to find another book. Nimoy doesn't do that. He wrestles with the fact that Spock is bigger than him, and more popular. He tries to explain how it feels to become secondary to such a big character. He admits to his own sense of 'alien-ess' and 'otherness,' which served as the building blocks used to create Spock.

He shares some of the amazing things he's lived -- such as when people think he can heal their friends, or that he is a real alien. But, above all, he reveals what Spock means to him. Who Spock truly is. He shares elaborate, philosophical, emotional, and fantastic ideas in relation to the character.

It is here where the true magic of this book lies. We get to see how the actor sees and feels Spock, which allows us to appreciate both of them ever the more. My only dislike of this book is inevitable. It is a book written in the 1970s, so it feels dry at certain times. It simply gives what it sets out to give, and moves along.

It was the way they wrote then. Few pictures. Few whimsical moments. Few glimps of intimacy. Such were most books (and TV series and movies) in the 1970s.

So, if you wish to get closer to the author and to the story of his life, pick up his later books, which were written in a time when such writing strategies were in vogue. If you are a fan of 'Star Trek,' of Nimoy, or just curious about Spock, I recommend this book. If you are neither, I still recommend it. However, be careful: you may end up watching the series and becoming a fan.:) Enjoy! It is no surprise that Leonard Nimoy became so popular in his role as Spock.

From deep introspection about the role, to dialoging with the character, to sending memos to the production team about character inconsistencies in the scripts, Nimoy was totally immersed in his character. This book, published 5 years after the last Star Trek episode aired, could have been titled, “I Am Not Always Spock,” as much of it deals with Nimoy’s hand-on approach to this character, and Star Trek behind-the-scene It is no surprise that Leonard Nimoy became so popular in his role as Spock. From deep introspection about the role, to dialoging with the character, to sending memos to the production team about character inconsistencies in the scripts, Nimoy was totally immersed in his character. This book, published 5 years after the last Star Trek episode aired, could have been titled, “I Am Not Always Spock,” as much of it deals with Nimoy’s hand-on approach to this character, and Star Trek behind-the-scenes.

He also writes about his earlier life teaching acting, looking for studio work that lasted for more than two weeks, and growing up Jewish in an Italian Catholic Boston neighborhood. He tells about his other roles, such as the young fighter in Kid Monk Baroni, the displaced intellectual in Deathwatch, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, the mad emperor Caligula, and McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. He points out that these characters, like Spock, don’t fit the “normal” mold and are to some degree alienated from society. His more straightforward roles include King Arthur in Camelot, title role in The King and I, and Sherlock Holmes. Throughout this rather short volume, Nimoy comes off as an intelligent and thoughtful guy, a serious actor who deeply contemplates his roles, who also can be light and fun-loving.

This is a book about his artistic life, his writing and photography as well as his acting. It’s about people with whom he interacts and about his own soul-searching to create art that is personally meaningful. It reflects the era in which it was written, when many Americans sought to better understand and express their identities. Following the advice of reviewers, I read this book prior to “I Am Spock,” written 20 years later.

Its poetic phrasing, fun anecdotes, and 1970s sensibility make it a nostalgic and enjoyable read. Trekkers and Trekkies of all stripes will enjoy it, especially those who watched pre-rerun Star Trek on TV before the age of digital special effects. “Spencer Tracy, when asked for advice on acting, said, “Know your lines and don’t bump into the furniture.” James Cagney said, “Walk in, plant your feet, look the other fellow in the eye andtell the truth.” With all due respect to both of these giant talents, I would have to say there’s something more. The true creation of a being, a character other than one’s self, for me is comparable to a mystical or spiritual experience. To stand in another person’s shoes. To see as he sees, to hear as he hears. To know what he knows, and to do all this with a sense of control, a mastering of the dramatic moment, there must be more than a “natural talent” at work.” —.

• ( m. 1954; div. 1987) • ( m. 1989) Children 2, including Leonard Simon Nimoy (; March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015) was an American actor, film director, photographer, author, singer and songwriter. He was best known for his role as of the franchise, a character he portrayed in television and film from shot in late 1964 to his in 2013. Nimoy began his career in his early twenties, teaching acting classes in and making minor film and television appearances through the 1950s, as well as playing the title role in. Foreshadowing his fame as a semi-alien, he played Narab, one of three Martian invaders, in the 1952. In December 1964, he made his first appearance in the rejected Star Trek pilot ', and went on to play the character of Spock until the end of the production run in early 1969, followed by eight feature films and guest slots in the various spin-off series. The character has had a significant cultural impact and garnered Nimoy three nominations; named Spock one of the 50 greatest TV characters.

After the original Star Trek series, Nimoy starred in for two seasons, hosted the documentary series, narrated, and made several well-received stage appearances. He also had a recurring role in the science fiction series. Nimoy's public profile as Spock was so strong that both of his autobiographies, (1975) and (1995), were written from the viewpoint of sharing his existence with the character. In 2015 an was named in his honor.

In September 2016,, a feature-film documentary that covered his life and career, was released. Nimoy as Spock with as Captain Kirk, 1968 Nimoy and Star Trek co-star first worked together on an episode of the NBC spy series, 'The Project Strigas Affair' (1964). Their characters were from opposite sides of the, though with his saturnine looks, Nimoy was the villain, with Shatner playing a reluctant U.N.C.L.E. [ ] On the stage, Nimoy played the lead role in a short run of 's in 1968 (shortly before the end of the Star Trek series) at the Pheasant Run Playhouse in St.

Charles, Illinois. Star Trek [ ]. His legacy as that character is key to the enjoyment of Star Trek. The way that Spock was used as a device for the writers to examine humanity and examine what it meant to be human, that's really what Star Trek was all about.

And in finding Leonard Nimoy, they found the perfect person to portray that. Matt Atchity, editor-in-chief of Nimoy was best known for his portrayal of, the half-human, half-Vulcan character he played on from the first TV episode, in 1966, to the film in 2013. Biographer Dennis Fischer states that it was Nimoy's 'most important role,': 482 and Nimoy was later credited by others for bringing 'dignity and intelligence to one of the most revered characters in science fiction.' The character was to become iconic, considered one of the most popular alien characters ever portrayed on television. Viewers admired Spock's 'coolness, his intelligence,' and his ability to successfully take on any task, adds Fischer. As a result, Nimoy's character 'took the public by storm,' nearly eclipsing the star of the show, 's Captain Kirk.: 482 President Obama, who said he loved Spock, similarly described Nimoy's character as 'cool, logical, big-eared and level-headed, the center of Star Trek 's optimistic, inclusive vision of humanity's future.' Nimoy as Spock Nimoy and Shatner, who portrayed his commanding officer, became close friends during the years the show was on television, and were 'like brothers,' said Shatner.

Star Trek was broadcast from 1966 to 1969. Nimoy earned three nominations for his work on the program. Among Spock's recognized and unique symbols that he incorporated into the series was the, which became identified with him.

Nimoy created the sign himself from his childhood memories of the way (Jewish priests) hold their hand when giving blessings. During an interview, he translated the from Numbers 6:24–26 which accompanies the sign and described it during a public lecture: May the Lord bless and keep you and may the Lord cause his countenance to shine upon you. May the Lord be gracious unto you and grant you peace. The accompanying spoken blessing, 'Live long and prosper.' Nimoy also came up with the concept of the ', which he suggested as a replacement for the scripted knock out method of using the butt of his phaser. He wanted a more sophisticated way of rendering a person unconscious. Nimoy explained to the show's director that Spock had, per the story, gone to the Vulcan Institute of Technology and had studied human anatomy.

Spock also had the ability to project a unique form of energy through his fingertips. Nimoy explained the idea of putting his hand on his neck and shoulder to Shatner, and they rehearsed it. Nimoy credits Shatner's acting during the 'pinch' that sold the idea and made it work on screen.: 482 He went on to reprise the Spock character in and two episodes of. When a was planned in the late 1970s, Nimoy was to be in only two out of eleven episodes, but when the show was elevated to a feature film, he agreed to reprise his role. The feature the original Star Trek cast including Nimoy, who also directed two of the films.

He played the elder Spock in the 2009 and reprised the role in a brief appearance in the 2013 sequel,, both directed. After Star Trek [ ]. Nimoy giving the Vulcan salute in 2011 Following Star Trek in 1969, Nimoy immediately joined the cast of the spy series, which was seeking a replacement for.

Nimoy was cast in the role of Paris, an IMF agent who was an ex-magician and make-up expert, '. He played the role during (1969–1971). Nimoy had been strongly considered as part of the initial cast for the show, but remained in the Spock role on Star Trek. He co-starred with and in the Western movie (1971). He also had roles in two episodes of Rod Serling's (1972 and 1973) and (1973), season 2 episode 6 entitled 'A Stitch in Crime'; Nimoy portrayed murderous doctor Barry Mayfield, one of the few murder suspects toward whom Columbo showed anger.

Nimoy appeared in various made-for-television films such as Assault on the Wayne (1970), (1972), (1973), The Missing Are Deadly (1974), Seizure: The Story Of Kathy Morris (1980), and (1982). He received an nomination for best supporting actor for the television film (1982), for playing the role of Morris Meyerson, Golda Meir's husband, opposite as Golda in her final role.

In 1975, Leonard Nimoy filmed an opening introduction to Ripley's located at, and at San Francisco, California. In the late 1970s, he hosted and narrated the television series, which investigated or unexplained events or subjects. In 2000–2001 he hosted TV series The Next Wave With Leonard Nimoy, which explored how e-businesses were integrating with technology and the Internet. He also had a character part as a psychiatrist in 's remake of. Nimoy at a 1980 sci-fi convention. Nimoy also won acclaim for a series of stage roles. In 1971 he played the starring role of Tevye in, which toured for eight weeks.

Nimoy, who had performed in the Yiddish theater as a young man, said the part was like a 'homecoming' for him, explaining that his parents, like Tevye, also came from a in Russia and could relate to the play when they saw him in it. Later that year he starred as Arthur Goldman in at the in San Diego. He starred as in in 1974, a year prior to its release as a feature film, with in the same role. During the run of the play, Nimoy took over as its director and wanted his character to be 'rough and tough,' and insisted on having tattoos. The costumer for the show, Sharon White, was amused: 'That was sort of an intimate thing.... Here I am with Mr.

Spock, for god's sakes, and I am painting pictures on his arms.' In 1975 he toured with and played the title role in the 's.: 483 A number of authors have noted parallels between the rational Holmes and the character of Spock, and it became a running theme in Star Trek fan clubs. Star Trek writer said that 'the link between Spock and Holmes was obvious to everyone.' Meyer gives a few examples, including a scene in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, in which Spock quotes directly from a Conan Doyle book and credits Holmes as a forefather to the logic he was espousing. In addition, the connection was implied in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which paid homage to both Holmes and Spock.

By 1977, when Nimoy played Martin Dysart in on Broadway, he had played 13 important roles in 27 cities, including Tevye, in, and in. In 1981 he starred in Vincent, a one-man show which Nimoy wrote and published as a book in 1984.

The audio recording of the play is available on DVD under the title, Van Gogh Revisited It was based on the life of artist, in which Nimoy played Van Gogh's brother Theo. Other plays included, at the Melody Top Theater in Milwaukee, opposite, in Florida, with Bibi Anderson in Washington, D.C., and later in Full Circle. He was in,,, The Four Poster, and. Star Trek films [ ] After directing a few television show episodes, Nimoy started film directing in 1984 with the film series. Nimoy would go on to direct the second most successful film (critically and financially) in the franchise after the 2009 Star Trek film, (1986), and, the highest-grossing film of 1987. These successes made him a star director. At a press conference promoting the 2009 Star Trek movie, however, Nimoy said he had no further plans or ambition to direct, although he enjoyed directing when he did it.

Other work after Star Trek [ ] Voice actor [ ]. Selection of Nimoy's narration for a documentary about the brain In 1975, his renditions of 's and Usher II, both from, were released on. During 1980, Nimoy hosted the 'Adventure Night' segment of the radio drama series, heard via the.

[ ] In the 1993 animated TV movie, Leonard Nimoy was the voice of Mr. Moundshroud, the children's guide. Nimoy lent his voice as narrator to the 1994 documentary film,, showcasing film-footage of space from nine missions over four years time. In 1999, he voiced the narration of the English version of the game and promoted educational films. Together with, another actor from the Star Trek franchise, Nimoy created, an audio-production venture that specializes in audio dramatizations. Among the works jointly narrated by the pair are,,, and, as well as several television specials for the Sci-Fi Channel.

In an interview published on the official Star Trek website, Nimoy said that Alien Voices was discontinued because the series did not sell well enough to recoup costs. In 2001, Nimoy voiced the role of the Atlantean King Kashekim Nedakh in the Disney animated feature. Nimoy provided a comprehensive series of voice-overs for the 2005 computer game.

He did the television series The Next Wave where he interviewed people about technology. He was the host in the documentary film The Once and Future Griffith Observatory, currently running in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater at the in Los Angeles. Nimoy and his wife, -Nimoy, were major supporters of the Observatory's historic 2002–2004 expansion. In 2009, he voiced the part of 'The Zarn', an Altrusian, in the television-based movie. Nimoy also provided voiceovers for the massive multiplayer online game, released in February 2010, as well as as Master Xehanort, the series' leading villain., the director of Birth by Sleep, stated that he chose Nimoy for the role specifically because of his role as Spock.

Nimoy would later reprise this role for in 2012. Nimoy was also a frequent and popular reader for ', an ongoing series of programs at in New York City (that also tours around the country) which features actors, and sometimes authors, reading works of short fiction. The programs are broadcast on radio and available on websites through, and radio. Nimoy was honored by Symphony Space with the renaming of the Thalia Theater as the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater.

Special appearances [ ] From 1982 to 1987, Nimoy hosted the children's educational show on Nickelodeon. He worked occasionally as a in animated feature films, including the character of in in 1986. Nimoy also provided the narration for the 1991 paranormal series. In 1994, Nimoy voiced in.

In 1998, he had a leading role as Mustapha Mond in, a TV-movie version of 's novel. The handprints of Leonard Nimoy in front of at 's theme park From 1994 until 1997, Nimoy narrated the series on including 'The Sacred Water of ' and 'Secrets of the '. He also appeared in advertising in the United Kingdom for the computer company in the late 1990s.

In 1997 Nimoy played the prophet Samuel, alongside Nathaniel Parker, in The movie. Nimoy also appeared in several popular television series, including and, as both himself and Spock. In 2000, he provided on-camera hosting and introductions for 45 half-hour episodes of an anthology series entitled Our 20th Century on the AEN TV Network. The series covers world news, sports, entertainment, technology, and fashion using original archive news clips from 1930 to 1975 from the National Archives in Washington, D.C. And other private archival sources.

Nimoy played the reoccurring enigmatic character of Dr. William Bell on the television show. Nimoy opted for the role after previously working with Abrams, and on the 2009 Star Trek film and offered another opportunity to work with this production team again. Nimoy also was interested in the series, which he saw was an intelligent mixture of science and science fiction, and continued to guest star through the show's fourth season, even after his stated 2012 retirement from acting. Nimoy's first appearance as Bell was in the Season 1 finale, ', which explored the possible existence of a.

In the May 9, 2009, episode of, Nimoy appeared as a surprise guest in the ' segment with and, who play the young Spock and Kirk in the Star Trek that had just premiered days earlier. In the sketch, the three actors attempt to appease long-time by assuring them that the new film would be true to the original Star Trek. Producer [ ] In 1991, Nimoy starred in, which he co-produced with.

The movie was about a publico lawsuit by an attorney on behalf of, played by Nimoy as an Auschwitz survivor, against a group of organizations engaged in. Nimoy said he experienced a strong 'sense of fulfillment' from doing the film.

In 2007, he produced the play, Shakespeare's Will by Canadian Playwright. The one-woman show starred as Shakespeare's wife,.

The production was directed by Nimoy's wife, Susan Bay. Warhammer 40k 3d Files Online. Retirement [ ] In April 2010, Leonard Nimoy announced that he was retiring from playing Spock, citing both his advanced age and the desire to give the opportunity to enjoy full media attention with the Spock character.

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep was to be his final performance; however, in February 2011, he announced his intent to return to and reprise his role as William Bell. Nimoy continued voice acting despite his retirement; his appearance in the third season of Fringe included his voice (his character appeared only in animated scenes), and he provided the voice of in. In May 2011, Nimoy made a cameo appearance in the alternate version music video of ' '. Aaron Bay-Schuck, the executive who signed Bruno Mars to the label, is Nimoy's stepson.

Nimoy provided the voice of Spock as a guest star in a Season 5 episode of the CBS sitcom titled 'The Transporter Malfunction', which aired on March 29, 2012. Also in 2012, Nimoy reprised his role of William Bell in for the episodes ' and ' parts 1 & 2. Nimoy reprised his role as Master Xehanort in the 2012 video game. On August 30, 2012, Nimoy narrated a satirical segment about 's life on 's with Jon Stewart. In 2013, Nimoy reprised his role as in a cameo appearance in, and is the only actor from the original series to appear in Abrams' Star Trek films.

Other career work [ ] Photography [ ] Nimoy's interest in began in childhood; for the rest of his life, he owned a camera that he rebuilt at the age of 13. In the 1970s, he studied photography at the. His photography studies at UCLA occurred after Star Trek and Mission: Impossible, when Nimoy seriously considered changing careers.

His work has been exhibited at the R. Michelson Galleries in and the. Directing [ ] Nimoy made his directorial debut in 1973, with the 'Death on a Barge' segment for an episode of during its final season. It was not until the early 1980s that Nimoy resumed directing on a consistent basis, ranging from television shows to motion pictures. Nimoy directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock in 1984 and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home in 1986. He went on to direct the hit comedy (1987) followed by (1988) and (1990).

In 1994 he directed his last feature film,. His final directorial credit was 'Killshot', the 1995 pilot episode for, a short-lived science-fiction television series. Writing [ ] Nimoy authored two volumes of autobiography. The first was called (1975) and was controversial, as many fans incorrectly assumed that Nimoy was distancing himself from the Spock character. In the book, Nimoy conducts dialogues between himself and Spock. The contents of this first autobiography also touched on a self-proclaimed ' that seemed to haunt Nimoy throughout his career. It also related to an apparent love/hate relationship with the character of Spock and the Trek franchise.

I went through a definite identity crisis. The question was whether to embrace Mr. Spock or to fight the onslaught of public interest. I realize now that I really had no choice in the matter. Spock and Star Trek were very much alive and there wasn't anything that I could do to change that.

The second volume, (1995), saw Nimoy communicating that he finally realized his years of portraying the Spock character had led to a much greater identification between the fictional character and himself. Nimoy had much input into how Spock would act in certain situations, and conversely, Nimoy's contemplation of how Spock acted gave him cause to think about things in a way that he never would have thought if he had not portrayed the character. As such, in this autobiography Nimoy maintains that in some meaningful sense he has merged with Spock while at the same time maintaining the distance between fact and fiction. Nimoy also composed several volumes of poetry, some published along with a number of his photographs. A later poetic volume entitled A Lifetime of Love: Poems on the Passages of Life was published in 2002.

His poetry can be found in the Contemporary Poets index of The HyperTexts. Nimoy adapted and starred in the one-man play Vincent (1981), based on the play Van Gogh (1979) by Phillip Stephens. In 1995, Nimoy was involved in the production of, a comic book series published by about with aliens, which had arisen from a discussion he had with. There was a novelization.

Music [ ] During and following Star Trek, Nimoy also released. On his first album,, and half of his second album, science fiction-themed songs are featured where Nimoy sings as Spock. On his final three albums, he sings popular folk songs of the era and cover versions of popular songs, such as ' and 's '. There are also several songs on the later albums that were written or co-written by Nimoy. He described how his recording career got started: of had arranged with the studio to do an album of space music based on music from Star Trek, and he has a teenage daughter who's a fan of the show and a fan of Mr. She said, 'Well, if you're going to do an album of music from Star Trek, then Mr. Spock should be on the album.'

So Dot contacted me and asked me if I would be interested in either speaking or singing on the record. I said I was very interested in doing both. That was the first album we did, which was called Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space. It was very well received and successful enough that Dot then approached me and asked me to sign a long-term contract.

Nimoy's voice appeared in sampled form on a song by the pop band in the late Eighties. The song, ' (released in 1988), reached No. 3 on the US Pop charts, and No. 1 on the Dance charts. Nimoy played the part of the chauffeur in the 1985 music video of The Bangles' cover version of '.

He also appeared in the alternate music video for the song 'The Lazy Song' by pop artist. Personal life [ ]. Nimoy in September 2012 Nimoy was long active in the Jewish community, and could speak and read. In 1997, he narrated the documentary A Life Apart: Hasidism in America, about the various sects of Orthodox Jews.

In October 2002, Nimoy published The Project, a photographic study exploring the feminine aspect of God's presence, inspired. Reactions have varied from enthusiastic support to open condemnation. Nimoy said that objections to Shekhina did not bother or surprise him, but he smarted at the stridency of the Orthodox protests, and was saddened at the attempt to control thought. Nimoy was married twice. In 1954, he married actress; they had two children, Julie and.

After 32 years of marriage, he reportedly left Sandra on her 56th birthday and divorced her in 1987. On New Year's Day 1989, Nimoy married his second wife, actress, cousin of director. After two years of part-time study, in 1977 Nimoy earned a MA in Education from..

In 2000, he received an honorary doctorate from in Ohio, awarded for activism in Holocaust remembrance, the arts, and the environment. In 2012, he received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from. In the 2001 documentary film, in which Leonard Nimoy and discuss their acting careers and personal lives, Nimoy revealed that he became an alcoholic while working on Star Trek and ended up in. William Shatner, in his 2008 book: The Autobiography, spoke about how later in their lives, Nimoy tried to help Shatner's alcoholic wife,. Nimoy has said that the character of Spock, which he played twelve to fourteen hours a day, five days a week, influenced his personality in private life. Each weekend during the original run of the series, he would be in character throughout Saturday and into Sunday, behaving more like Spock than himself—more logical, more rational, more thoughtful, less emotional and finding a calm in every situation. It was only on Sunday in the early afternoon that Spock's influence on his behavior would fade off and he would feel more himself again—only to start the cycle over again on Monday morning.

Years after the show he observed Vulcan speech patterns, social attitudes, patterns of logic, and emotional suppression in his own behavior. Nimoy was a private pilot and had owned an airplane. The named Nimoy as the recipient of the 2010 Public Outreach Award for creating a positive role model that inspired untold numbers of viewers to learn more about the universe. In 2009, Nimoy was honored by his childhood hometown when the Office of Mayor the date of November 14, 2009, as 'Leonard Nimoy Day' in the City of Boston. In 2014, revealed in a Las Vegas Sun interview that Leonard Nimoy personally and successfully advocated equal pay for ' work on Star Trek to the show's producers.

This incident was confirmed by Nimoy in a Trekmovie interview, and happened during his years. Nimoy has a star on the. On June 2, 2015, the was named after him. Audiobooks [ ] • 2014: I Am Spock (read by the author), Brilliance Audio, Illness and death [ ] In February 2014, Nimoy revealed publicly that he had been diagnosed with (COPD), a condition he attributed to a addiction he had given up about 30 years earlier. On February 19, 2015, having been in and out of hospitals for several months, Nimoy was taken to for chest pains. On February 25, 2015, Nimoy fell into a coma, and died of complications from COPD on February 27, at the age of 83, in his home.

Said that as his father came closer to death, 'he mellowed out. He made his family a priority and his career became secondary.' A few days before his death, Nimoy shared some of his poetry on social media website Twitter: 'A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. Nimoy was buried in Los Angeles on March 1, 2015.

The service was attended by nearly 300 family members, friends and former colleagues, as well as,, and. Though William Shatner could not attend, he was represented by his daughters. Personal tributes [ ] Cast members of Star Trek who had worked alongside Nimoy gave personal tributes after his death. Wrote of Nimoy, 'I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.' Called him an 'extraordinarily talented man' and a 'very decent human being'.

Said that after working with Nimoy, he discovered Nimoy's 'compassion, his intelligence and his humanity.' Noted that Nimoy's integrity, passion and devotion as an actor 'helped transport Star Trek into television history.' Quinto, who portrayed Spock as a young man in and, wrote, 'My heart is broken. I love you profoundly, my dear friend. And I will miss you every day.' President, who had met Nimoy in 2007, remembered him as 'a lifelong lover of the arts and humanities, a supporter of the sciences, generous with his talent and his time.' Former called Nimoy 'a fellow space traveler because he helped make the journey into the final frontier accessible to us all.'

, to which Nimoy lent his voice, paid tribute to him after his death. A at the end of a March 2015 episode included a picture of Nimoy with the caption, 'The impact you had on our show and on our lives is everlasting.' As part of a campaign for the 2016 feature film, aimed at benefiting several charities, Zachary Quinto and other cast members posted a video tribute to Nimoy, and the feature film itself also paid tribute to Nimoy. Its director,, explained: 'It's something you'll see in the film. It obviously affected everybody, because he's been a big part of our lives.

There's an attempt to acknowledge that in some way.' Directed a biographical documentary on his father, entitled, which Quinto narrated and with which Shatner was also involved. For charity, Shatner used made by Nimoy's fans to create an online tribute mosaic of Spock's vulcan salute. In June 2015, the renamed a 10 km (6.2 mi)-wide asteroid, originally discovered in 1988, in the Solar System's main, 4864 Nimoy, in honor of the actor. Shatner has also written a book about his friendship with Nimoy titled 'Leonard: My Fifty Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man.'

The book was released on February 16, 2016. Gallery [ ] •. Richard Rober (left) & Leonard Nimoy in Kid Monk Baroni (1952) Film [ ] Year Title Role Notes 1951 Chief 1951 Young Ball Player Uncredited 1952 Paul 'Monk' Baroni 1952 Football player Uncredited 1952 Narab 1953 Chief Black Hawk 1954 Combat Psychiatry – The Division Psychiatrist Distraught marine Uncredited Documentary 1954 Army Staff Sergeant Uncredited [ ] 1958 Professor Cole As Leonard Nemoy 1963 Roger 1966 Jules Lefranc Also producer 1971 Miller 1978 Dr. Mission: Impossible: Leonard Nimoy, Greg Morris, Lesley Anne Warren, Peter Lupus, and Peter Graves (1970) Year Title Role Notes 1954 Julius Carver Episode 'The Big Boys' 1956 Tom Kennedy 2 episodes 1957–1958 Harry Wells / Ray 2 episodes 1957–1958 Apache / Nahilzay / Winnoa 3 episodes 1958 Kansas Episode: 'The Imposter' 1958–1960 Indio 6 episodes 1959 Karlo Rozwadowski Episode: 'The Big Name' 1959 Little Hawk Episode: 'The Horse Thief' 1959–1962 Bernabe Zamora, et al.

4 episodes 1960 Freddy Episode 'The Ape' 1960 Bob Nash Episode 'Badge for a Coward' 1960 Jim Colburn Episode 'The Hunted' 1961 John Walking Fox / Holt / Arnie / Elias Grice 4 episodes 1960, 1961 Deputy Sheriff Johnny Swift 2 episodes 1961 Hansen Episode: ' 1961 Barrow Episode: 'Very Hard Sell' 1961 Anko Episode: 'Incident Before Black Pass' 1962 Packy Episode: 'Takeover' 1963 Pete Chennery Episode: 'The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe' 1963 Neumann Episode: 'The Wounded Don't Cry' 1963 Lt. Episode: 'Man of Violence' 1964 Konig / Judson Ellis 2 episodes 1964 Vladeck Episode: 'The Project Strigas Affair' 1965 Episode: 'The Journey' 1965 Pvt. Baum Episode: 'The Raiders' 1965 Benjamin Frome Episode: 'The Showdown' 1966 Del Hillman Episode: 'Run, Killer, Run ' 1966 Stryker Episode: 'The Dead Spy Scrawls' 1966 Oontah Episode: 'Seminole Territory' 1966–1969 79 episodes 1967 Valley of Mystery Spencer Atherton Television film 1969–1971 49 episodes 1971 Commander Phil Kettenring Television film 1973 Dr. Barry Mayfield Episode: 'A Stitch in Crime' 1973 Tom Kovack Television film 1973 Mitch Television film 1973 Directed episode: 'Death on a Barge' 1973–1974 Spock (voice) 22 episodes 1974 Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love Mick Television film 1975 The Missing Are Deadly Dr. Durov Television film 1976–1982 Narrator/Host 145 episodes 1980 Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris Dr.

Richard Connought Television film 1981 Vincent Television film; also director and co-writer 1982–1987 Himself (host) 20 episodes 1982 Morris Meyerson Television film 1982 Directed episode: 'The Triangle' 1983 3 episodes 1983 Paul McGuire Episode: 'Vengeance is Mine' 1983 T. Hooker Directed episode: 'The Decoy' 1984 Count Mippipopolous 2 episodes 1991 Narrator (voice) Episode: 'Ghosts R Us/Legend of Kate Morgan/School Spirit' 1986 The Evil Moroccan Magician Episode: 'Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp' 1991 Mel Mermelstein Television film 1991 Ambassador Spock Episodes: ' 1993 Mr.