Rep. Adam Schiff (D-ca) is urging the U.S. Postal Service honor Leonard Nimoy with a commemorative stamp.
In a statement, Schiff called Nimoy, who died in 2015, “an extraordinary activist, actor and friend.”
“Nimoy’s legacy includes his lengthy acting career — including his beloved and iconic role as ‘Spock’ in the Star Trek universe — and his many generous contributions to the arts and sciences, and his beautiful family.”
On Monday, Schiff sent a letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, asking them to recommend Nimoy to the Postmaster General. The committee selects individuals who have made “extraordinary and enduring contributions to American society, history, culture or environment.” Living people are not currently eligible, and those who are deceased are considered at least three years after his or hear death. Stamps also are planned two- to three- years in advance.
Schiff wrote in his letter, “Live long and prosper! This is...
In a statement, Schiff called Nimoy, who died in 2015, “an extraordinary activist, actor and friend.”
“Nimoy’s legacy includes his lengthy acting career — including his beloved and iconic role as ‘Spock’ in the Star Trek universe — and his many generous contributions to the arts and sciences, and his beautiful family.”
On Monday, Schiff sent a letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, asking them to recommend Nimoy to the Postmaster General. The committee selects individuals who have made “extraordinary and enduring contributions to American society, history, culture or environment.” Living people are not currently eligible, and those who are deceased are considered at least three years after his or hear death. Stamps also are planned two- to three- years in advance.
Schiff wrote in his letter, “Live long and prosper! This is...
- 7/31/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The Sundance Institute has announced details about the incoming group of Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellows. The eight recipients of the fellowship work across disciplines and stood out for their boundary-pushing work in fiction, documentary, and episodic.
All eight fellows will receive bespoke support throughout the year, including mentorship from the Sundance Institute and Adobe executives, two skill-building workshops, referrals to career development opportunities, coaching, a 6,250 cash grant, introductions to industry contacts and advisors, a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, and a one-year membership to Sundance Collab. Each of the fellows has already participated in a Sundance Institute Lab or program relevant to their career path.
Created in 2020, the fellowship was formed by the Institute and Adobe around a shared commitment to champion underrepresented voices. Filmmakers are nominated from across Sundance Artist Programs including the Documentary Film Program, the Episodic Program, the Feature Film Program, the Indigenous Program, and Women at Sundance.
All eight fellows will receive bespoke support throughout the year, including mentorship from the Sundance Institute and Adobe executives, two skill-building workshops, referrals to career development opportunities, coaching, a 6,250 cash grant, introductions to industry contacts and advisors, a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, and a one-year membership to Sundance Collab. Each of the fellows has already participated in a Sundance Institute Lab or program relevant to their career path.
Created in 2020, the fellowship was formed by the Institute and Adobe around a shared commitment to champion underrepresented voices. Filmmakers are nominated from across Sundance Artist Programs including the Documentary Film Program, the Episodic Program, the Feature Film Program, the Indigenous Program, and Women at Sundance.
- 6/21/2022
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
It seems like every time the subject of gender parity in Hollywood comes up, the conversation immediately becomes about sharing and dissecting the dismal stats we’ve already seen countless times before. Those include: only 11 women of color had lead roles in films last year, and only one female filmmaker has ever won an Oscar for Best Director. Not to mention, 92% of directors of 2018’s top-grossing domestic releases were male, even though 2017 proved that the top 100 films with female leads made 38% more money. Then the enraging discussion inevitably reaches a dead end because, despite decades of case studies and reporting, these numbers have barely budged.
So when director Tom Donahue (“Casting By”) begins to echo these statistics early on in “This Changes Everything,” you think it’s going to be another fruitless conversation about the lack of equality in Hollywood. That concern is intensified as we see interviews with women...
So when director Tom Donahue (“Casting By”) begins to echo these statistics early on in “This Changes Everything,” you think it’s going to be another fruitless conversation about the lack of equality in Hollywood. That concern is intensified as we see interviews with women...
- 8/7/2019
- by Candice Frederick
- The Wrap
The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and its performing arts program, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, has acquired the Crest Theater on Westwood Boulevard.
The landmark venue will be transformed into a new off-campus performing arts space that will serve as an important addition to UCLA’s cultural venues and resources across the city.
UCLA’s purchase of the long-dormant theater was made possible by major gifts from actor, writer and director Susan Bay Nimoy and an anonymous donor. To raise the additional funds needed for the renovations and the establishment of a program endowment, Cap UCLA is launching a new campaign fueled by a gift that will match all donations up to $2.5 million in support of the new theater.
With an anticipated opening date in 2021, the venue will be re-named the UCLA Nimoy Theater, in honor of Nimoy’s late husband, Leonard Nimoy.
The landmark venue will be transformed into a new off-campus performing arts space that will serve as an important addition to UCLA’s cultural venues and resources across the city.
UCLA’s purchase of the long-dormant theater was made possible by major gifts from actor, writer and director Susan Bay Nimoy and an anonymous donor. To raise the additional funds needed for the renovations and the establishment of a program endowment, Cap UCLA is launching a new campaign fueled by a gift that will match all donations up to $2.5 million in support of the new theater.
With an anticipated opening date in 2021, the venue will be re-named the UCLA Nimoy Theater, in honor of Nimoy’s late husband, Leonard Nimoy.
- 10/31/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
On Wednesday, June 13th, Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) celebrated outstanding women in the entertainment industry with the 2018 Crystal + Lucy Awards presented by sponsors Max Mara, Lancôme and Lexus.
Ellen Pompeo Speaks Onstage
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for Women In Film
The evening, themed “Ignited,” raised funds and awareness for Women In Film, La and its many educational and philanthropic programs, and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry.
The 2018 Crystal + Lucy Award honorees included the following: Brie Larson with The Crystal Award for Excellence in Film presented to her by actress and friend Jessie Ennis; Channing Dungey with The Lucy Award for Excellence in Television presented to her by actress Ellen Pompeo; Alexandra Shipp with the Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award presented to her by actress Regina Hall and Max Mara Vice President Us Retail and Global Brand Ambassador Maria...
Ellen Pompeo Speaks Onstage
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for Women In Film
The evening, themed “Ignited,” raised funds and awareness for Women In Film, La and its many educational and philanthropic programs, and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry.
The 2018 Crystal + Lucy Award honorees included the following: Brie Larson with The Crystal Award for Excellence in Film presented to her by actress and friend Jessie Ennis; Channing Dungey with The Lucy Award for Excellence in Television presented to her by actress Ellen Pompeo; Alexandra Shipp with the Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award presented to her by actress Regina Hall and Max Mara Vice President Us Retail and Global Brand Ambassador Maria...
- 6/15/2018
- Look to the Stars
In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique philanthropic initiative in partnership with Omaze. The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast’s personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, which will be released on July 8, 2016. The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. Pst on July 14, 2015 until 11:59 p.m. Pst September 1, 2015.
To coincide with the campaign’s launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, seen above, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to...
To coincide with the campaign’s launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, seen above, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to...
- 7/21/2015
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique philanthropic initiative in partnership with Omaze.
The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast’s personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, released on July 8, 2016.
The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. Pst on July 14th until 11:59 p.m. Pst September 1st.
To coincide with the campaign’s launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, released today, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to make...
The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast’s personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, released on July 8, 2016.
The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. Pst on July 14th until 11:59 p.m. Pst September 1st.
To coincide with the campaign’s launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, released today, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to make...
- 7/14/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The all-star cast of the forthcoming “Star Trek Beyond” are supporting their favorite charities by making fans an irresistible offer: the chance for an alien transformation and walk-on role in the new Justin Lin film. Producer J.J. Abrams and studio Paramount Pictures have partnered with charity platform Omaze for the experience, which will select one lucky user who donates to the campaign — populated with causes chosen by stars Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Idris Elba, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Susan Nimoy on behalf of her late husband and “Star Trek” legend Leonard Nimoy. Kicking.
- 7/14/2015
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Sven Harvey Oct 17, 2017
Here are more nerdy spots in the final two Trek films to date: Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness...
Spoilers for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness lie ahead.
Like their forerunners, the two latest Star Trek films, in their semi-rebooted, alternative universe, are replete with famous faces from outside the franchise, surprising cameos and multiple little touches that raise a smile.
With the third film in the rebooted series coming next year, the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV in 1966, let's take a look at a few of the geeky nods in Jj's Trek films.
1. Star Trek Nemesis left a lot of dangling threads, on purpose, as a story treatment for a direct sequel was already being worked on. Unfortunately due to some less than stellar decisions by executives, the release date of the film was repositioned and the decision...
Here are more nerdy spots in the final two Trek films to date: Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness...
Spoilers for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness lie ahead.
Like their forerunners, the two latest Star Trek films, in their semi-rebooted, alternative universe, are replete with famous faces from outside the franchise, surprising cameos and multiple little touches that raise a smile.
With the third film in the rebooted series coming next year, the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV in 1966, let's take a look at a few of the geeky nods in Jj's Trek films.
1. Star Trek Nemesis left a lot of dangling threads, on purpose, as a story treatment for a direct sequel was already being worked on. Unfortunately due to some less than stellar decisions by executives, the release date of the film was repositioned and the decision...
- 6/25/2015
- Den of Geek
Here are more nerdy spots in the final two Trek films to date: Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness...
Spoilers for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness lie ahead.
Like their forerunners, the two latest Star Trek films, in their semi-rebooted, alternative universe, are replete with famous faces from outside the franchise, surprising cameos and multiple little touches that raise a smile.
With the third film in the rebooted series coming next year, the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV in 1966, let's take a look at a few of the geeky nods in Jj's Trek films.
1. Star Trek Nemesis left a lot of dangling threads, on purpose, as a story treatment for a direct sequel was already being worked on. Unfortunately due to some less than stellar decisions by executives, the release date of the film was repositioned and the decision was made to...
Spoilers for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness lie ahead.
Like their forerunners, the two latest Star Trek films, in their semi-rebooted, alternative universe, are replete with famous faces from outside the franchise, surprising cameos and multiple little touches that raise a smile.
With the third film in the rebooted series coming next year, the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV in 1966, let's take a look at a few of the geeky nods in Jj's Trek films.
1. Star Trek Nemesis left a lot of dangling threads, on purpose, as a story treatment for a direct sequel was already being worked on. Unfortunately due to some less than stellar decisions by executives, the release date of the film was repositioned and the decision was made to...
- 6/25/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Sorry for missing last week, dear readers, but I was so busy with work and other commitments that I had to let the column fall by the wayside. But I’m determined to not let that become a habit, and I’ve got something really cool for you this week. In this installment of Trailer Trashin’, I’m taking a look at the upcoming New Zealand action film The Dead Lands.
Premise: After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, Hongi (James Rolleston), the teenage son of a Maori chieftain, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa (To Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious Warrior (Lawrence Makoare...
Premise: After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, Hongi (James Rolleston), the teenage son of a Maori chieftain, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa (To Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious Warrior (Lawrence Makoare...
- 3/4/2015
- by Timothy Monforton
- CinemaNerdz
As fans around the world mourned Leonard Nimoy's death, the Star Trek legend's family, friends and former costars gathered to celebrate his life during an intimate funeral on Sunday. Among the nearly 300 people who attended the ceremony were Star Trek director J.J. Abrams and actors Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. According to Rabbi John L. Rosove, who delivered the eulogy at the service and is a cousin of Nimoy's widow, Susan Bay, "There was nobody there who didn't mean something to Susan and Leonard or to their children and grandchildren." Quinto, 37, was a speaker and was "absolutely eloquent," says Rosove.
- 3/3/2015
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
As fans around the world mourned Leonard Nimoy's death, the Star Trek legend's family, friends and former costars gathered to celebrate his life during an intimate funeral on Sunday. Among the nearly 300 people who attended the ceremony were Star Trek director J.J. Abrams and actors Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. According to Rabbi John L. Rosove, who delivered the eulogy at the service and is a cousin of Nimoy's widow, Susan Bay, "There was nobody there who didn't mean something to Susan and Leonard or to their children and grandchildren." Quinto, 37, was a speaker and was "absolutely eloquent," says Rosove.
- 3/3/2015
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
When Leonard Nimoy was laid to rest on Sunday morning during an intimate service, the Star Trek actor's rabbi remembered his longtime friend in a touching eulogy. "He was unflappably honest and warmhearted. He embodied integrity and decency. He was humble and a gentleman," Rabbi John L. Rosove said about Nimoy at the funeral, according to a blog post he shared on ReformJudaism.org. Married 26 years to Susan Bay at the time of his death, "Leonard shared with me … that he had never met a woman like her, never had he loved anyone so dearly and passionately, that she'd saved...
- 3/2/2015
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
When Leonard Nimoy was laid to rest on Sunday morning during an intimate service, the Star Trek actor's rabbi remembered his longtime friend in a touching eulogy. "He was unflappably honest and warmhearted. He embodied integrity and decency. He was humble and a gentleman," Rabbi John L. Rosove said about Nimoy at the funeral, according to a blog post he shared on ReformJudaism.org. Married 26 years at the time of his death to Susan Bay, "Leonard shared with me … that he had never met a woman like her, never had he loved anyone so dearly and passionately, that she'd saved...
- 3/2/2015
- by Melody Chiu, @chiumelo
- PEOPLE.com
Leonard Nimoy died at the age of 83 on Friday, and his funeral is tomorrow.
His friend and Star Trek costar William Shatner went on Twitter to express his sadness about not being able to attend the funeral service.
Shatner agreed to be at the Red Cross Ball tonight in Florida on Saturday night and can't make it back in time.
I feel really awful. Here I am doing charity work and one of my dearest friends is being buried.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
News: Remembering Leonard Nimoy
After sharing his feelings, he asks to remember his friend on Sunday and reminds everyone how much he loved Nimoy.
So maybe tomorrow we come together here and celebrate his life.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
So let's spend some time tomorrow celebrating Leonard's life and remembering the man.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
Until tomorrow! #Llap
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
Icymi: ""I loved...
His friend and Star Trek costar William Shatner went on Twitter to express his sadness about not being able to attend the funeral service.
Shatner agreed to be at the Red Cross Ball tonight in Florida on Saturday night and can't make it back in time.
I feel really awful. Here I am doing charity work and one of my dearest friends is being buried.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
News: Remembering Leonard Nimoy
After sharing his feelings, he asks to remember his friend on Sunday and reminds everyone how much he loved Nimoy.
So maybe tomorrow we come together here and celebrate his life.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
So let's spend some time tomorrow celebrating Leonard's life and remembering the man.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
Until tomorrow! #Llap
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015
Icymi: ""I loved...
- 2/28/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Following Leonard Nimoy's passing, Et is looking back at the time we spent with the actor best known for his role as Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek television and movie series.
In his first interview with Et in 1982, Nimoy cherished the idea of giving fans more than they would get from the average TV show.
News: President Obama and Celebs React to Nimoy's Death
"The series, while it was extremely good entertainment, at the same time offered food for thought," Nimoy said at the time. "The messages are there and there are enough ideas present for people to interpret them as they see fit."
Nimoy dedicated himself to his job and enjoyed enriching people's lives through his work, as Et learned on the set of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
"There are two challenges here," Nimoy said in 1986. "One is to be different. The other is to try to be consistently better than the...
In his first interview with Et in 1982, Nimoy cherished the idea of giving fans more than they would get from the average TV show.
News: President Obama and Celebs React to Nimoy's Death
"The series, while it was extremely good entertainment, at the same time offered food for thought," Nimoy said at the time. "The messages are there and there are enough ideas present for people to interpret them as they see fit."
Nimoy dedicated himself to his job and enjoyed enriching people's lives through his work, as Et learned on the set of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
"There are two challenges here," Nimoy said in 1986. "One is to be different. The other is to try to be consistently better than the...
- 2/27/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
A true icon of television has left us. Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing Mr. Spock on Star Trek, has died at the age of 83. He passed away at his home in Bel Air in Los Angeles.
His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, said the cause of death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Mr. Nimoy announced that he had the disease last year. He attributed it to his having smoked for many years. He had given up smoking 30 years earlier and encouraged his followers to break the habit as well.
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His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, said the cause of death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Mr. Nimoy announced that he had the disease last year. He attributed it to his having smoked for many years. He had given up smoking 30 years earlier and encouraged his followers to break the habit as well.
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- 2/27/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Star Trek” actor Leonard Nimoy, who was best known for his role as Spock in the iconic series, has died at the age of 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed to the New York Times that he passed away earlier today (Feb. 27) at his home in Bel Air.
According to his wife, the star’s death was due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or Copd. He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this week.
Leonard had been open about his condition and publicly addressed it a week after his diagnosis last year. “Just can’t walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers,” he tweeted. In recent years, he had become very active on Twitter, and posted his last message just a few days ago. “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory. Llap,” he wrote on Monday (Feb. 23).
The actor...
According to his wife, the star’s death was due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or Copd. He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this week.
Leonard had been open about his condition and publicly addressed it a week after his diagnosis last year. “Just can’t walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers,” he tweeted. In recent years, he had become very active on Twitter, and posted his last message just a few days ago. “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory. Llap,” he wrote on Monday (Feb. 23).
The actor...
- 2/27/2015
- GossipCenter
The beloved Leonard Nimoy aka Spock of the "Star Trek" series has died. He was 83. According to his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
I had a wonderful chance to meet the actor for the "Star Trek" reboot and among all the celebrities I've interviewed, he was the only one who made me nervous. Perhaps because he was an idol of my childhood and he still is to this day.
So long Mr. Spock, may you live long and prosper in heaven!
For more on Nimoy's death, click here.
I had a wonderful chance to meet the actor for the "Star Trek" reboot and among all the celebrities I've interviewed, he was the only one who made me nervous. Perhaps because he was an idol of my childhood and he still is to this day.
So long Mr. Spock, may you live long and prosper in heaven!
For more on Nimoy's death, click here.
- 2/27/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek television and movie series, passed away on Friday morning in his Bel-Air home. He was 83.
According to the actor's wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, who confirmed his death, her husband's passing was due to the end stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cpod). He was hospitalized earlier this week.
Photos: Remembering Stars We've Lost
"I loved him like a brother," William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk alongside Nimoy in the Star Trek series, told Et in a statement. "We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
This past year, Nimoy revealed that he was diagnosed with the lung disease that he said was the from years of smoking, though he had given up the habit decades earlier. In a series of tweets shared in January 2014, the Star Trek star encouraged every smoker to kick their cigarette habit, and...
According to the actor's wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, who confirmed his death, her husband's passing was due to the end stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cpod). He was hospitalized earlier this week.
Photos: Remembering Stars We've Lost
"I loved him like a brother," William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk alongside Nimoy in the Star Trek series, told Et in a statement. "We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
This past year, Nimoy revealed that he was diagnosed with the lung disease that he said was the from years of smoking, though he had given up the habit decades earlier. In a series of tweets shared in January 2014, the Star Trek star encouraged every smoker to kick their cigarette habit, and...
- 2/27/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Leonard Nimoy lived long, he prospered, and he was beloved by his many fans and colleagues. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized with chest pains earlier this week and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death Friday, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was 83. As the world began to learn of the Star Trek star's death, thousands of those who were touched by Nimoy's work took to Twitter to memorialize the actor. Those voicing their feelings ranged from his longtime costars, to those who were inspired by him, to those who were simply fans. People has...
- 2/27/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Los Angeles – The actor who created one of the greatest pop-culture characters in TV and film history has passed away. Leonard Nimoy will always be known for the role of Mr. Spock, science officer for the USS Enterprise of the “Star Trek” TV and film series. He died of pulmonary disease on Feb. 27, 2015, according to his wife Susan. He was 83.
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in ‘Star Trek’ (2009)
Photo credit: Paramount Pictures
The legacy of “Star Trek” had much to do with Nimoy’s approach to the character of Spock. The backstory of the half-human, half-Vulcan character was one of logic over conflict, yet his character could always be relied on when situations got confrontational. For three seasons in the 1960s and in rerun heaven, the voyage of the Starship Enterprise captivated viewers and was resurrected in a highly popular film series. Nimoy also was a photographer, director, writer and...
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in ‘Star Trek’ (2009)
Photo credit: Paramount Pictures
The legacy of “Star Trek” had much to do with Nimoy’s approach to the character of Spock. The backstory of the half-human, half-Vulcan character was one of logic over conflict, yet his character could always be relied on when situations got confrontational. For three seasons in the 1960s and in rerun heaven, the voyage of the Starship Enterprise captivated viewers and was resurrected in a highly popular film series. Nimoy also was a photographer, director, writer and...
- 2/27/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Leonard Nimoy lived long, he prospered, and he was beloved by his many fans and colleagues. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized with chest pains earlier this week and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death Friday, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was 83. As the world began to learn of the Star Trek star's death, thousands of those who were touched by Nimoy's work took to Twitter to memorialize the actor. Those voicing their feelings ranged from his longtime costars, to those who were inspired by him, to those who were simply fans. People has...
- 2/27/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Leonard Nimoy lived long, he prospered, and he was beloved by his many fans and colleagues. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized with chest pains earlier this week and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death Friday, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was 83. As the world began to learn of the Star Trek star's death, thousands of those who were touched by Nimoy's work took to Twitter to memorialize the actor Those voicing their feelings ranged from his longtime costars, to those who were inspired by him, to those who were simply fans. People has...
- 2/27/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Leonard Nimoy's legacy is sure to "live long and prosper." The actor, best known for his role as Spock in Star Trek, died at 83 earlier today from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To honor the star's undeniable contributions to film and television, we have compiled a gallery full of photos encompassing his life that will be sure to touch the hearts of Trekkies all over the universe. Check out his famous debut as an officer of the Starship Enterprise, his Vulcan salute with co-star William Shatner as well as walking the red carpet with his loving wife Susan Bay Nimoy.
- 2/27/2015
- E! Online
Zachary Quinto is heartbroken over the loss of Leonard Nimoy.
The legendary actor, who originated the iconic role of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek television series, passed away on Friday morning at 86 years old. According to his wife Susan Bay Nimoy, the actor had suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cpod).
News: Leonard Nimoy Dead at 83
"My heart is broken," Quinto wrote on Instagram. "I love you profoundly my dear friend. And I will miss you everyday. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Photos: Remembering Stars We've Lost
The stars became close after Quinto was cast as Spock in Jj Abrams' Star Trek big-screen reboot. The Spocks shared the screen in the 2009 film (Nimoy as "Spock Prime"), and Quinto has been quite vocal about the friendship that developed.
"I have such deep admiration and love for him," Quinto told Out magazine in 2013. "He's an incredible man, and I'm so...
The legendary actor, who originated the iconic role of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek television series, passed away on Friday morning at 86 years old. According to his wife Susan Bay Nimoy, the actor had suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cpod).
News: Leonard Nimoy Dead at 83
"My heart is broken," Quinto wrote on Instagram. "I love you profoundly my dear friend. And I will miss you everyday. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
Photos: Remembering Stars We've Lost
The stars became close after Quinto was cast as Spock in Jj Abrams' Star Trek big-screen reboot. The Spocks shared the screen in the 2009 film (Nimoy as "Spock Prime"), and Quinto has been quite vocal about the friendship that developed.
"I have such deep admiration and love for him," Quinto told Out magazine in 2013. "He's an incredible man, and I'm so...
- 2/27/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
Leonard Nimoy, who earned a place in the hearts of millions of genre fans for his timeless portrayal of Spock in Star Trek, has died in Los Angeles from pulmonary disease. He was 83.
Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a barbershop owner and a housewife. He relocated to California to join the Pasadena Playhouse and secured his first film role in 1951’s Queen For A Day.
He took on many roles in his career including the Mission: Impossible TV series in the 1970s, but will be best remembered for Spock, which he first portrayed in the Star Trek pilot in 1965.
Nimoy stayed on the Starship Enterprise for three seasons until 1969 and would reprise the role of the profoundly logical Vulcan seven times on the large screen including a cameo in Jj Abrams’ 2009 reboot.
Nimoy also directed Star Trek III: The Search For Spock in 1984, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home two years later and 3 Men And A Baby...
Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a barbershop owner and a housewife. He relocated to California to join the Pasadena Playhouse and secured his first film role in 1951’s Queen For A Day.
He took on many roles in his career including the Mission: Impossible TV series in the 1970s, but will be best remembered for Spock, which he first portrayed in the Star Trek pilot in 1965.
Nimoy stayed on the Starship Enterprise for three seasons until 1969 and would reprise the role of the profoundly logical Vulcan seven times on the large screen including a cameo in Jj Abrams’ 2009 reboot.
Nimoy also directed Star Trek III: The Search For Spock in 1984, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home two years later and 3 Men And A Baby...
- 2/27/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
We’re sad to report that Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83.
The New York Times reports via Susan Bay Nimoy, Leonard's wife, that the prolific actor passed away this morning of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nimoy is best remembered for playing Spock on Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek TV series from 1966 – 1969, reprising the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series and eight Star Trek movies, most recently in 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness. His acting career touched seven decades, beginning in 1951 and including roles in many memorable shows and films, including Mission: Impossible, Fringe, The Outer Limits, Night Gallery, The Brain Eaters, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Gunsmoke, and The Twilight Zone.
Nimoy also displayed admirable skills behind the camera, directing Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 3 Men and a Baby, one episode of Night Gallery, and much more.
The New York Times reports via Susan Bay Nimoy, Leonard's wife, that the prolific actor passed away this morning of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nimoy is best remembered for playing Spock on Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek TV series from 1966 – 1969, reprising the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series and eight Star Trek movies, most recently in 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness. His acting career touched seven decades, beginning in 1951 and including roles in many memorable shows and films, including Mission: Impossible, Fringe, The Outer Limits, Night Gallery, The Brain Eaters, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Gunsmoke, and The Twilight Zone.
Nimoy also displayed admirable skills behind the camera, directing Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 3 Men and a Baby, one episode of Night Gallery, and much more.
- 2/27/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Leonard Nimoy has Died. Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83. The cause of his death, reported by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I had heard that Leonard Nimoy was recently in the hospital but I had no idea that it was serious. Perhaps that is [...]
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- 2/27/2015
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
After playing one of the most iconic sci-fi characters in the history of the genre, Leonard Nimoy, the man that everyone knows as Mr. Spock, has passed away. The New York Times reports the beloved actor of the Star Trek franchise, spanning from television to films, passed away this Friday morning in his home in Los Angeles at 83 years old. Nimoy had been hospitalized suddenly last week after a scare related to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and his wife Susan Bay Nimoy confirms that the end stages of the affliction finally took their toll. Of all the souls we've encountered in our travels, his was the most human. Read on. Nimoy was launched into space and fame when he made the move from teaching at his own acting studio to being cast as the emotionless Vulcan crew member Spock in the sci-fi series "Star Trek" back in 1966. As we know,...
- 2/27/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
This is illogical. Leonard Nimoy, age 83, has died. The director, writer, and legendary actor passed away Friday morning at his home in Bel Air, according to reports. Susan Bay Nimoy, Leonard’s wife of 26 years, confirmed the cause of death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Copd). Mr. Nimoy had made it no secret that he suffered from Copd. He blamed his condition on years of smoking, despite having kicked the habit three decades ago, and implored his fans not to ever smoke. I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have Copd. Grandpa says, quit now!! Llap — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) January 30, 2014 The iconic “Star Trek” actor had been hospitalized earlier in the week after firefighters responded to a medical call at Nimoy’s home. By that Sunday, Nimoy posted what would be his final tweet to his over 1.1 million followers. A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had,...
- 2/27/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Leonard Nimoy. The beloved actor, who was best known for his role as Spock in the hit Star Trek series, passed away today at the age of 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his passing to the New York Times, citing the cause of his death as end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized last week for chest pains, but was tweeting as recently as Monday, when he wrote: "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory." He signed off with his signature, "Llap [Live Long and Prosper]." Here's how celebs are paying tribute to...
- 2/27/2015
- E! Online
Star Trek actor and filmmaker Leonard Nimoy has sadly passed away at the age of 83, it's been announced.
Extremely sad news: it's being reported that Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83.
Nimoy was best known, of course, for his role as Mr Spock in Star Trek, a part he played on TV and film since 1966. His warmth and humanity was such that we could almost be forgiven for thinking he'd simply go on playing the role forever.
But Nimoy announced in January that he was suffering from lung disease, and according to his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, the actor and filmmaker passed away today, on the 27th February.
Although most famous for his role as Spock, Nimoy appeared in such films as Them! and 1978's Invasion Of The Body Snatchers remake, and in such TV shows as Mission: Impossible, Columbo and Perry Mason. As a director, he helmed...
Extremely sad news: it's being reported that Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83.
Nimoy was best known, of course, for his role as Mr Spock in Star Trek, a part he played on TV and film since 1966. His warmth and humanity was such that we could almost be forgiven for thinking he'd simply go on playing the role forever.
But Nimoy announced in January that he was suffering from lung disease, and according to his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, the actor and filmmaker passed away today, on the 27th February.
Although most famous for his role as Spock, Nimoy appeared in such films as Them! and 1978's Invasion Of The Body Snatchers remake, and in such TV shows as Mission: Impossible, Columbo and Perry Mason. As a director, he helmed...
- 2/27/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Leonard Nimoy, the actor of resolutely compelling voice whose performance as the Vulcan officer Spock gave him a decades-long career on Star Trek, died this morning in Bel Air at age 83. His death was confirmed by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, who said the cause was was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He had been […]
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- 2/27/2015
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Leonard Nimoy died at the age of 83 on Friday. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the news to The New York Times. After a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Leonard passed at his home in the Los Angeles residential community of Bel Air. The actor blamed his former smoking habit for the disease in a tweet he shared last January. I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have Copd. Grandpa says, quit now!! Llap — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) January 30, 2014 Leonard rose to fame playing Mr. Spock on NBC's Star Trek in the 1960s. In his final tweet, which was sent out on Sunday, the actor shared an inspiring message. A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. Llap — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015 Following his death, Leonard's friends and fans have taken to social media with their reactions, honoring his memory with touching messages.
- 2/27/2015
- by Nick-Maslow
- Popsugar.com
Legendary TV and film star Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as the Vulcan Spock in the the Star Trek TV and film series, has died, the New York Times reported today. Nimoy had been hospitalized with chest pains last week, and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, when confirming Leonard’s death to the Times, said the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Personally, along with his work on Star Trek, I have fond memories of Nimoy hosting the ’70s paranormal series In Search Of. His distinctive voice could add a unique touch to most things he tried, from narrating series to even singing. Along with acting, Nimoy was … Continue reading →
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- 2/27/2015
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
Paramount Pictures
It’s a heart-breaking sentence to write, but here goes; Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy has died aged eighty-three.
Announced by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, he passed away in the early morning at his home in Bel Air in the early morning of 27th February 2015. The actor, who of course played Spock in Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, six of the original run of movies and the two recent reboots, had been suffering health complications and was hospitalised earlier this week. He had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Despite his heath problems being well publicised, this is still quite shocking news and pretty saddening. Nimoy was always very connected to the fan base, famously embracing the half-vulcan Science Officer after initially trying to put Trek behind him. The sentiment of his first autobiography,...
It’s a heart-breaking sentence to write, but here goes; Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy has died aged eighty-three.
Announced by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, he passed away in the early morning at his home in Bel Air in the early morning of 27th February 2015. The actor, who of course played Spock in Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, six of the original run of movies and the two recent reboots, had been suffering health complications and was hospitalised earlier this week. He had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Despite his heath problems being well publicised, this is still quite shocking news and pretty saddening. Nimoy was always very connected to the fan base, famously embracing the half-vulcan Science Officer after initially trying to put Trek behind him. The sentiment of his first autobiography,...
- 2/27/2015
- by Alex Leadbeater
- Obsessed with Film
Star Trek star Leonard Nimoy, whose portrayal of the logical but lovable Dr. Spock captured hearts around the world starting in the late 1960s, died on Friday morning at his home in Los Angeles, The New York Times reports. He was 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The actor first announced that he was suffering from the illness last year. "I quit smoking 30 yrs ago," Nimoy Tweeted at the time. "Not soon enough." "Smokers, please understand," he continued. If you quit after you're diagnosed with lung damage it's too late.
- 2/27/2015
- by Tara Fower, @waterfowlerta
- PEOPLE.com
Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek, has died. He was 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death to the New York Times, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy’s decades-long career began in his early 20s, with film and TV appearances through the 1950s, including the title role in Kid Monk Baroni. A harbinger of things to come, he played Narab, one of three Martian invaders in 1952’s Zombies Of…...
- 2/27/2015
- Deadline TV
Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek, has died. He was 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death to the New York Times, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy’s decades-long career began in his early 20s, with film and TV appearances through the 1950s, including the title role in Kid Monk Baroni. A harbinger of things to come, he played Narab, one of three Martian invaders in 1952’s Zombies Of…...
- 2/27/2015
- Deadline
Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy has passed away today at the age of 83 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Copd). The actor’s wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death this morning.
Nimoy was best known for his iconic role as Mr. Spock, the coldly logical first officer of the Starship Enterprise, in the original Star Trek TV series, which ran from 1966 to 1969. He would go on to reprise the role in a number of subsequent Star Trek films as well, including 2009’s reboot of the franchise and its sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness. Nimoy also tried his hand at directing several times throughout his career, including on Star Trek entries Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Though the actor/director flirted with singing, songwriting and even some stage work, too, it’s the role of Spock that Nimoy will forever be remembered for.
Nimoy was best known for his iconic role as Mr. Spock, the coldly logical first officer of the Starship Enterprise, in the original Star Trek TV series, which ran from 1966 to 1969. He would go on to reprise the role in a number of subsequent Star Trek films as well, including 2009’s reboot of the franchise and its sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness. Nimoy also tried his hand at directing several times throughout his career, including on Star Trek entries Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Though the actor/director flirted with singing, songwriting and even some stage work, too, it’s the role of Spock that Nimoy will forever be remembered for.
- 2/27/2015
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing Spock in Star Trek, died Friday morning. He was 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his passing to the New York Times, citing the cause of death as end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was reportedly hospitalized last week for chest pains, but was tweeting as recently as Monday, when he wrote: "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. Llap." Story developing....
- 2/27/2015
- E! Online
Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83.
The actor and filmmaker, who rose to fame as Mr Spock in the Star Trek TV series and movies, died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his wife confirmed to The New York Times.
Nimoy revealed last year that he was suffering from the disease, caused by smoking in his younger years. He had been treated in hospital earlier this week.
Nimoy began his career in the early '50s teaching acting and appearing in B movies, such as 1952's Kid Monk Baroni, and TV roles. He also served in the United States Army in 1953.
In 1965, Nimoy played Mr Spock for the first time in the rejected Star Trek pilot 'The Cage'. He retained the role when the show was taken to series and portrayed the character on the small screen until 1969.
After success as Spock, Nimoy played Paris for two seasons...
The actor and filmmaker, who rose to fame as Mr Spock in the Star Trek TV series and movies, died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his wife confirmed to The New York Times.
Nimoy revealed last year that he was suffering from the disease, caused by smoking in his younger years. He had been treated in hospital earlier this week.
Nimoy began his career in the early '50s teaching acting and appearing in B movies, such as 1952's Kid Monk Baroni, and TV roles. He also served in the United States Army in 1953.
In 1965, Nimoy played Mr Spock for the first time in the rejected Star Trek pilot 'The Cage'. He retained the role when the show was taken to series and portrayed the character on the small screen until 1969.
After success as Spock, Nimoy played Paris for two seasons...
- 2/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Leonard Nimoy, the much-loved actor and long-time Star Trek lead, has died in Los Angeles. He was 83. According to The New York Times, his wife Susan Bay Nimoy, who confirmed his death, attributed the cause to chronic pulmonary disease. Nimoy himself had attributed his ill-health to a long-ceased smoking habit.As the internet will be swift to note, Leonard Nimoy lived long and prospered. Born in Boston to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, Nimoy acted in neighbourhood theatre from the age of eight, later scoring his first major role in an amateur production of a Clifford Odets play aged 17. Fuelled by his experiences on the stage and encouraged by his grandfather, Nimoy revisited the craft in his twenties after a three-year stint in the Us Army and a short spell at college. Moving to La, he was soon teaching the craft in Hollywood and paying the rent with small roles TV shows and movies,...
- 2/27/2015
- EmpireOnline
I grew up with reruns of "Star Trek" and so I feel it is safe to say I grew up with Leonard Nimoy and his iconic Spock character so to learn today of Nimoy's death, confirmed by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, is some tremendously sad news as far as I'm concerned. Beyond starring as Spock, Nimoy also directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home not to mention 3 Men and a Baby. He reprised Spock on the most recent Star Trek reboots directed by J.J. Abrams, but beyond his work as the famous Vulcan character he had a starring role in the "Mission: Impossible" television series and his artistic endeavors outside feature films included poetry, photography and music. Nimoy died at his home in Bel Air, his wife confirming the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He will be missed.
- 2/27/2015
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Mr. Spock himself, the legendary Leonard Nimoy, has passed away at the age of 83 according to The New York Times.
The actor's wife Susan Bay Nimoy has reportedly confirmed that he died earlier today at his home in the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles as a result of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was hospitalized earlier this week.
Nimoy began his work on TV in the 1950s with shows like "Dragnet" and "Sea Hunt" before finding himself in his most iconic role as the Vulcan character Spock in the original "Star Trek" 1960s TV series.
Nimoy played the role across three seasons of that show, guest-starred on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and appeared in eight of the twelve "Star Trek" films to have been produced so far. He went on to further work on the screen and stage including the original "Mission: Impossible" series to hosting and narrating documentaries and video games.
The actor's wife Susan Bay Nimoy has reportedly confirmed that he died earlier today at his home in the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles as a result of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was hospitalized earlier this week.
Nimoy began his work on TV in the 1950s with shows like "Dragnet" and "Sea Hunt" before finding himself in his most iconic role as the Vulcan character Spock in the original "Star Trek" 1960s TV series.
Nimoy played the role across three seasons of that show, guest-starred on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and appeared in eight of the twelve "Star Trek" films to have been produced so far. He went on to further work on the screen and stage including the original "Mission: Impossible" series to hosting and narrating documentaries and video games.
- 2/27/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
You have been, and always shall be, our friend. Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy, who endeared himself to millions of fans as the character Spock, died on Friday, Feb. 27, at his home in L.A.'s Bel Air neighborhood, his wife confirmed to the New York Times. He was 83. According to Susan Bay Nimoy, the cause of death was "end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease," or Copd, which he revealed he had in February 2014. He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this week. Nimoy was 82 when he announced he'd been [...]...
- 2/27/2015
- Us Weekly
Star Trek fans everywhere have been watching, sharing and re-watching The Challenge, a sly Audi ad that, as a comedy vehicle, comfortably seats a pair of mismatched Spocks: Leonard Nimoy, the television and sci-fi icon, and his on-screen heir, Zachary Quinto, who wears the ears in Star Trek Into Darkness.
They are trash-talking frenemies in the mini-movie, but Trek producer Bryan Burke says that in grand Spock tradition there’s a vast emotion hidden behind that frosty artifice.”Their relationship is not a working relationship at all,” Burke said. ”They’re family.”
As Hollywood relationships go, the bond between Nimoy and Quinto is an anomaly.
They are trash-talking frenemies in the mini-movie, but Trek producer Bryan Burke says that in grand Spock tradition there’s a vast emotion hidden behind that frosty artifice.”Their relationship is not a working relationship at all,” Burke said. ”They’re family.”
As Hollywood relationships go, the bond between Nimoy and Quinto is an anomaly.
- 5/15/2013
- by Geoff Boucher
- EW.com - PopWatch
Director Michael Bay explains threequel's many references to 'Trek,' including Leonard Nimoy's voice work.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Sentinel Prime (voiced by Leonard Nimoy) in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Sometimes Easter Eggs in movies — an intentional in-joke, reference or hidden message — are hard to spot, very blink-and-you-miss-it, and thus require repeat viewings to pick up on. Not so with "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," however. Even the most casual filmgoer should pick up on at least one of the many "Star Trek" references in the film.
When MTV News caught up with director Michael Bay, we asked him to address the "Trek" connections, beginning with his enlistment of beloved actor Leonard Nimoy, a.k.a. Spock, to voice the role of Sentinel Prime.
"He's actually related to me. He married Susan Bay [the director's cousin]," Bay said. "I was scared to ask him to voice.
By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz
Sentinel Prime (voiced by Leonard Nimoy) in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Sometimes Easter Eggs in movies — an intentional in-joke, reference or hidden message — are hard to spot, very blink-and-you-miss-it, and thus require repeat viewings to pick up on. Not so with "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," however. Even the most casual filmgoer should pick up on at least one of the many "Star Trek" references in the film.
When MTV News caught up with director Michael Bay, we asked him to address the "Trek" connections, beginning with his enlistment of beloved actor Leonard Nimoy, a.k.a. Spock, to voice the role of Sentinel Prime.
"He's actually related to me. He married Susan Bay [the director's cousin]," Bay said. "I was scared to ask him to voice.
- 6/30/2011
- MTV Movie News
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