Leonard Nimoy had a long and successful career as an actor and director, but he's best known for portraying Spock in the "Star Trek" TV series and movies. Nimoy died Friday, February 27, his son Adam Nimoy told CNN. He was 83.
Leonard Nimoy had a long and successful career as an actor and director, but he's best known for portraying Spock in the "Star Trek" TV series and movies. Nimoy died Friday, February 27, his son Adam Nimoy told CNN. He was 83.
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Perhaps Nimoy's highest-profile role after "Trek" was as "Fringe's" William Bell, a wealthy industrialist and tech genius.
Perhaps Nimoy's highest-profile role after "Trek" was as "Fringe's" William Bell, a wealthy industrialist and tech genius.
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After "Star Trek," Nimoy took on the role of Paris in the TV series "Mission: Impossible." His co-stars included Peter Lupus and Lesley Ann Warren.
After "Star Trek," Nimoy took on the role of Paris in the TV series "Mission: Impossible." His co-stars included Peter Lupus and Lesley Ann Warren.
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In the late '70s and early '80s, Nimoy was as well known for his hosting role on "In Search Of ...," a show about the paranormal and mysterious, as he was for Spock.
In the late '70s and early '80s, Nimoy was as well known for his hosting role on "In Search Of ...," a show about the paranormal and mysterious, as he was for Spock.
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Nimoy played a psychiatrist in the 1978 version of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," here with Lelia Goldoni.
Nimoy played a psychiatrist in the 1978 version of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," here with Lelia Goldoni.
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Nimoy was also a successful director. He helmed two "Star Trek" films as well as "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fboxofficemojo.com%2Fyearly%2Fchart%2F%3Fyr%3D1987%26p%3D.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank">Three Men and a Baby</a>," the No. 1 box-office hit of 1987. Tom Selleck, from left, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson starred.
Nimoy was also a successful director. He helmed two "Star Trek" films as well as "Three Men and a Baby," the No. 1 box-office hit of 1987. Tom Selleck, from left, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson starred.
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Nimoy appeared on "The Big Bang Theory" ... sort of. He provided the voice for an action figure of Spock owned by Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons).
Nimoy appeared on "The Big Bang Theory" ... sort of. He provided the voice for an action figure of Spock owned by Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons).
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Nimoy's voice could also be heard on a few video games, including "Civilization IV," which he narrated.
Nimoy's voice could also be heard on a few video games, including "Civilization IV," which he narrated.
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Among the other films Nimoy directed was 1988's "The Good Mother," starring Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson, far left.
Among the other films Nimoy directed was 1988's "The Good Mother," starring Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson, far left.
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Nimoy, who loved science, took part in NASA's rollout of the space shuttle Enterprise with other members of the "Star Trek" cast in 1976.
Nimoy, who loved science, took part in NASA's rollout of the space shuttle Enterprise with other members of the "Star Trek" cast in 1976.
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James Doohan (Scotty), William Shatner (Kirk) and Nimoy accept a Pop Culture Award for "Star Trek" during the TV Land Awards in 2003.
James Doohan (Scotty), William Shatner (Kirk) and Nimoy accept a Pop Culture Award for "Star Trek" during the TV Land Awards in 2003.
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Nimoy promotes the "Star Trek" 40th anniversary on the TV Land network in 2006.
Nimoy promotes the "Star Trek" 40th anniversary on the TV Land network in 2006.
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Nimoy drops by for a 2009 episode of "Saturday Night Live" with Zachary Quinto (who took over the Spock role in the most recent movies), Chris Pine (who played Kirk) and "SNL's" Seth Meyers.
Nimoy drops by for a 2009 episode of "Saturday Night Live" with Zachary Quinto (who took over the Spock role in the most recent movies), Chris Pine (who played Kirk) and "SNL's" Seth Meyers.
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Nimoy arrives with his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, for the Los Angeles premiere of the movie "Star Trek Into Darkness" in 2013.
Nimoy arrives with his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, for the Los Angeles premiere of the movie "Star Trek Into Darkness" in 2013.
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