Age, Biography and Wiki
Leonard Nimoy was an American actor, film director, poet, singer, and photographer. He was best known for his portrayal of the half-Vulcan, half-human Spock in the original Star Trek television series (1966–1969) and in multiple film, television, and video game sequels.
Nimoy was born and raised in the West End of Boston, Massachusetts, to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. He began acting at the age of 8 and later attended Boston College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Nimoy's career spanned more than 60 years, and he appeared in more than 50 films and television shows. He also wrote two autobiographies, I Am Not Spock (1975) and I Am Spock (1995).
Nimoy was married twice, first to actress Sandra Zober from 1954 to 1987, and then to actress Susan Bay from 1989 until his death in 2015. He had two children, Adam and Julie.
Nimoy was an active philanthropist, donating to numerous charities and organizations. He was also a strong advocate for space exploration and was a member of the Planetary Society.
Nimoy died on February 27, 2015, at the age of 83. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $45 million.
| Popular As |
Leonard Simon Nimoy |
| Occupation |
actor,director,producer |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
26 March, 1931 |
| Birthday |
26 March |
| Birthplace |
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of death |
February 27, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 84 years old group.
Leonard Nimoy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Leonard Nimoy height is 6' (1.83 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Leonard Nimoy's Wife?
His wife is Sandra Zober (m. 1954-1987)
Susan Bay (m. January 1, 1989)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sandra Zober (m. 1954-1987)
Susan Bay (m. January 1, 1989) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Julie
Adam |
Leonard Nimoy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Leonard Nimoy worth at the age of 84 years old? Leonard Nimoy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Leonard Nimoy's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Zombies of the Stratosphere (1952) | $500 |
| Star Trek (1966) | $1,250 /episode (first season) |
Leonard Nimoy Social Network
Timeline
Father-in-law of Gregory Schwartz. Ex-father-in-law of Nancy Nimoy.David Knight has been Leonard Nimoy's Son-in-law since May 2015.
On April 21, 2010, he retired from acting after 60 years in the motion picture industry.
Mentioned by Will Ferrell's character Brennan Huff in the comedy film Step Brothers (2008).
In the latter years of his career, he played Mustafa Mond in NBC's telling of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World (1998), voiced Sentinel Prime in the blockbuster Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), and played Spock again in two new Star Trek films, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013).
After the success of (former Star Trek castmate) Walter Koenig's "Raver" comic series, he sold issues of his "Primortals" comic series (1996).
Was approached to direct Star Trek: Generations (1994), 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 integral part of the plot. Spock's character was consequently edited from the screenplay.
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 contract with authorizes, and therefore does not sign for fans, otherwise he could be sued for breach of contract.
Because of his schedule, part two of the Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) two-part episode "Unification" was filmed before part one.
His performance won him three Emmy nominations and launched his career as a writer and director, notably of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), 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 television series In Search of. . .
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6651 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on January 16, 1985.
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 The Transformers (1984), a role which Nimoy had voiced in The Transformers: The Movie (1986).
When Richard Widmark left, Nimoy became the Friday night host for "The Mutual Radio Theater" on Mutual Radio (1980).
Received his Master's degree in Education from Antioch University in Yellow Springs, Ohio (1977). He later received an honorary doctorate from the university in fall 2000.
(1976) and Ancient Mysteries (1994), authored several volumes of poetry and guest-starred on two episodes of The Simpsons (1989).
Opened an exotic pet shop in 1970 after the original Star Trek: The Original Series (1966) series' cancellation.
Spock, the half-human/half-Vulcan science officer on Star Trek: The Original Series (1966) one of television's all-time most successful series.
Had appeared in episodes of six different series with William Shatner: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964), Mission: Impossible (1966), Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), Star Trek: Animated (1973), T.J. Hooker (1982) and Futurama (1999).
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 Outer Limits (1995). He played Konig in The Outer Limits: Production and Decay of Strange Particles (1964), Judson Ellis in The Outer Limits: I, Robot (1964), and Thurman Cutler in The Outer Limits: I, Robot (1995).
Had a pet store in Canoga Park, California during the 1960s.
After two years in the United States Army, he was still getting small, often uncredited parts, like an Army telex operator in Them! (1954).
Attended and graduated from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts (1953). He later received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the university in May 2012.
His part as Narab, a Martian finally friendly to Earth, in the closing scene in the corny Republic serial Zombies of the Stratosphere (1952), somewhat foreshadowed the role which would make him a household name: Mr.
Leonard Simon Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dora (Spinner) and Max Nimoy, who owned a barbershop. His parents were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. Raised in a tenement and acting in community theaters since age eight, Nimoy did not make his Hollywood debut until he was 20, with a bit part in Queen for a Day (1951) and another as a ballplayer in the perennial Rhubarb (1951).
