Birth nameLeonard Simon Nimoy Birth information26 March 1931, Boston, Massachusetts, USA BioRaised 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 (1951) and another as a ballplayer in the perennial Rhubarb (1951). After two years in army he was still getting small, often uncredited parts - an army telex operator in Them! (1954), 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 (1952), somewhat foreshadowed the role which would make him a household name--Mr. Spock, the half-human/half-Vulcan science officer of "Star Trek" (1966) 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 (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 TV series "In Search of..." (1976) and "Ancient Mysteries" (1996), authored several volumes of poetry and guest-starred on two episodes of "The Simpsons" (1989). He recently played Mustafa Mond in NBC's telling of Brave New World (1998) (TV).

Leonard Nimoy attending the 35th Annual Saturn Awards at Castaways Restaurant in Burbank, CA. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. J.J. Abrams attending the 35th Annual Saturn Awards at Castaways Restaurant in Burbank, CA. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Leonard Nimoy attending the 35th Annual Saturn Awards at Castaways Restaurant in Burbank, CA. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Leonard Nimoy and Susa Bay attending the 35th Annual Saturn Awards at Castaways Restaurant in Burbank, CA. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. 06/24/2009 - Gary Graham - 35th Annual Saturn Awards - Arrivals - Castaways Restaurant - Burbank, CA. USA © Albert L.
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On Wednesday night, the Academy of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held their 35th annual award show high up in the hills, overlooking beautiful downtown Burbank, California. What follows is a full list of the winners: -The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Leonard Nimoy and it was presented to him by his most recent director, J.J Abrams. -The Life Career Award (whatever that means), went to one of the best character actors in the world, the one, the only, Lance Henriksen, and the award was presented to him by none other than pal Ed Harris. -The Visionary Award went to Jeffrey Katzenberg, and it was presented to him by everyone's favorite multi-tasking producer Jerry Bruckheimer. In Film: -Best Sci-fi Film: Iron Man -Best Fantasy Film: The Curious Case of...

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In anticipation of the home entertainment debut of J.J. Abrams' thrilling reinvention of the Star Trek franchise, Paramount Home Entertainment will give audiences the chance to revisit where it all began with a galaxy full of new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Docking on September 22, 2009 are the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection on DVD, which includes the first six "Star Trek" films and loads of special features; the Star Trek: The Next Generation Film Collection on DVD and for the first time on Blu-ray, featuring the four "Star Trek" films starring the Next Generation crew with new special features, plus a bonus disc with over an hour of additional content; Star Trek: The Original Series Season Two on Blu-ray in high definition for the first time ever; plus Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and

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