Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Leonard Simon Nimoy (March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015) was an American actor, film director, poet, musician and photographer. Nimoy's most famous role is that of Spock in the original Star Trek series 1966–1969, multiple films, television and video game sequels. Nimoy began his career in his early twenties, teaching acting classes in Hollywood and making minor film and television appearances through the 1950s, as well as playing the title role in Kid Monk Baroni. In 1953, he served in the United States Army. In 1965, he made his first appearance in the rejected Star Trek pilot, "The Cage", and would go on to play the character of Mr. Spock until 1969, followed by seven further films and a number of guest slots in various sequels. His character of Spock generated a significant cultural impact and three Emmy Award nominations; TV Guide named Spock one of the 50 greatest TV characters. Nimoy also had a recurring role in Mission: Impossible and a narrating role in Civilization IV, as well as several well-received stage appearances. Nimoy's fame as Spock is such that both his autobiographies, I Am Not Spock (1977) and I Am Spock (1995) detail his existence as being shared between the character and himself. Nimoy was born to Yiddish-speaking Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Iziaslav, Ukraine. His father, Max Nimoy, owned a barbershop in the Mattapan section of the city. His mother, Dora Nimoy (née Spinner), was a homemaker. Nimoy began acting at the age of eight in children's and neighborhood theater. His parents wanted him to attend college and pursue a stable career, or even learn to play the accordion—which, his father advised, Nimoy could always make a living with—but his grandfather encouraged him to become an actor. His first major role was at 17, as Ralphie in an amateur production of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing!. Nimoy took Drama classes at Boston College in 1953 but failed to complete his studies, and in the 1970s studied photography at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has an MA in Education and an honorary doctorate from Antioch University in Ohio. Nimoy served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1953 through 1955, alongside fellow actor Ken Berry and architect Frank Gehry.
Acted in 126
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
765874: Unification
Spock · 4 episodes
- 2021
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Sigmund Freud (voice)
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
(archive footage)
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Spock (archive footage)
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Star Trek: Evolutions
TV
- 2008
- 2007
- 2005
Rambam - The Story of Maimonides
Rambam (voice)
- 2004
Reflections on Spock
Movie
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Movie
Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Movie
- 2001
- 2000
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
Akron/ Baraba/ King Chandra
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Brave New World
Mustapha Mond
- 1997
David
Samuel · 2 episodes
- 1995
Bonanza: Under Attack
Frank James
- 1994
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown
Movie
- 1993
The Halloween Tree
Mr. Moundshroud (voice)
- 1992
- 1991
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Unification
Spock
Never Forget
Mel Mermelstein
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1986
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
The Evil Moroccan Magician
- 1984
Lights
Greek Nobleman
The Sun Also Rises
Count Mippipopolous · 2 episodes
- 1982
A Woman Called Golda
Morris Meyerson · 2 episodes
- 1981
Vincent
Theo van Gogh
- 1980
Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris
Dr. Richard Connought
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1975
The Missing Are Deadly
Movie
- 1974
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Mick
- 1973
The Alpha Caper
Mitch
Baffled!
Tom Kovack
- 1971
Catlow
Miller
Assault on the Wayne
Comdr. Phil Kettenring
- 1970
Mission: Impossible - The Falcon
Paris
1960s
- 1969
Mission: Impossible - The Controllers
Paris
- 1967
Valley of Mystery
Spence Atherton
Space Seed
Mr. Spock
- 1966
Deathwatch
Jules LaFranc
- 1965
Star Trek: The Cage
Spock
- 1964
- 1963
The Balcony
Roger
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
Tate
TV
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
The Rough Riders
TV
The Brain Eaters
Professor Cole
Satan's Satellites
Narab
- 1957
Harbor Command
Fred Garrison · 1 episode
- 1956
The Man Called X
TV
- 1955
- 1954
- 1953
Old Overland Trail
Chief Black Hawk
- 1952
Francis Goes to West Point
Football Player (uncredited)
- 1951
Rhubarb
Young Baseball Player (uncredited)
Queen for a Day
Chief
Directed 11
1990s
- 1995
Deadly Games
Director
- 1994
- 1990
Funny About Love
Director
1980s
- 1988
The Good Mother
Director
- 1987
- 1986
- 1984
- 1982
The Powers of Matthew Star
Director
- 1981
Vincent
Director
1970s
- 1970
Produced 4
1990s
- 1995
Deadly Games
Executive Producer
- 1991
Never Forget
Executive Producer
1960s
- 1966
Deathwatch
Producer
Wrote 3
1990s
- 1991
1980s
- 1986
- 1981
Vincent
Writer
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2016
Sound 1
2000s
- 2004
el moro
Music
Appearances80
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Self - (archive footage)
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sudden Birth (but were afraid to ask)
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
My Brother Vincent
Self
- 2016
50 Years of Star Trek
Self
- 2014
To Be Takei
Self
- 2013
Star Trek: The True Story
Self
- 2012
Hava Nagila: The Movie
Self
2000s
- 2009
Star Trek: Evolutions
Narrator
The Evolution of the Enterprise
Self
Bring Back... Star Trek
Self
Star Trek: The Captain's Summit
Self
- 2008
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Self · 1 episode
The Real Story
Himself · 1 episode
- 2007
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier
Self - Host
- 2006
The Once and Future Griffith Observatory
Self
40 Years of Star Trek
Self
- 2005
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Self
- 2003
The Perils Of Peacemaking
Self
- 2002
After They Were Famous
Self · 1 episode
The Making of 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'
Self
- 2001
Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime
Self
- 2000
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect
Narrator
1990s
- 1999
The Story of Computer Graphics
Narrator
Y2K Family Survival Guide
Self - Host / Narrator
- 1998
Armageddon: Target Earth
Host
- 1997
The Great Pyramids
Narrator (voice)
The Harryhausen Chronicles
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 1996
Mystical World of Ancient Greece
Narrator (voice)
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Self
Star Trek Story
Self
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
Self
Jellies & Other Ocean Drifters
Narrator
- 1995
Mysterious Spirits of the Mayans
Narrator (voice)
The New Explorers: The Science of Star Trek
Self
Symphony to the Planets: Mysteries Beyond Our Reach
Narrator
- 1994
The Making of 'The Pagemaster'
Self (archive footage)
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Self
Destiny in Space
Narrator (voice)
- 1993
Symphony to the Planets: A Star to Call Home
Narrator
- 1992
Titanica
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Twenty-Five Year Mission Tour
Self
- 1991
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Self - Host
1980s
- 1988
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
Self
- 1986
Super Duper Bloopers
Self
- 1985
Planets of the Sun
Narrator
- 1983
Leonard Nimoy: Star Trek Memories
Host
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1970s
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
The Star Trek Dream
Self
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Self
1960s
- 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1968
- 1967
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
No release date
Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates the Magnavision Videodisc Player
Self