Leonard Nimoy was an actor, director, author, singer, and songwriter best known for his role as Spock in the Star Trek series and films.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Leonard Simon Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 26, 1931. His father, Max Nimoy, and mother, Dora Nimoy, were originally from Ukraine; they split up while trying to flee Ukraine and reunited in the United States. His father owned a barbershop in Boston, but he died in 1987, as did his mother. Leonard Nimoy had a brother named Melvin Nimoy.
Leonard Nimoy pursued several majors in various locations. He studied drama at Boston College and earned a Master’s degree in education and an honorary doctorate from Antioch College. Leonard Nimoy studied photography at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Leonard Nimoy’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Nimoy died at the age of 84, having been born on March 26, 1931. He stood 1.83 m tall and weighed 70 kg.
Leonard Nimoy’s Profession & Career
Nimoy began his career by working in a variety of jobs to support his family. He used to perform in a neighborhood theater as a child. Leonard Nimoy made his film debut in 1951 in the drama “Queen for a Day,” and the following year in “Kid Monk Baroni” and “Zombies of the Stratosphere.”
Leonard Nimoy’s first major TV series acting role was in the action-adventure series “Sea Hunt.” He appeared in the action-adventure crime series version of “Mission: Impossible” in 1969, and in the animated series version of “Star Trek” in 1973. The first Star Trek film was supposed to be produced and released in 1978, but it was not picked up by the studio, so the 1979 “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” became the first film in the Star Trek film series, and it was a huge success for Leonard Nimoy, who played “Spock” in it.
Following the success of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,” “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,” “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” “Star Trek,” and “Star Trek Into Darkness,” they released more series of it. Before the film series, there was another “Star Trek” series in which Leonard Nimoy also appeared.
Leonard Nimoy directed two Star Trek films, “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” and “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” His most recent project was voice acting in the video game “Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff.”
Leonard Nimoy’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
Leonard Nimoy’s first wife, actress Sandra Zober, died in 2011. Their marriage took place in 1854, and their divorce was finalized in 1987. Leonard and Sandra had one daughter, Julie Nimoy, and one son, TV director Adam Nimoy.
In 1989, Leonard Nimoy married actress Susan Bay. Susan has a son named Aaron Bay-Schuck from her previous marriage to actor John Schuck.
Nimoy died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 27, 2015, at his home in Los Angeles, California.
Leonard Nimoy’s Salary and Net Worth
Nimoy’s net worth is estimated to be more than $50 million as of 2023. He made his fortune as an actor, director, producer, and writer in great TV movies and series. Leonard Nimoy’s salary for each episode of the original Star Trek series was around $1,000, but he earned millions for the Star Trek film series.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Leonard Nimoy |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Leonard Simon Nimoy |
| Gender | Male |
| Age at the time of death | 84 years old |
| Birth Date | 26 March 1931 |
| Date of Death | 27 February 2015 |
| Birth Place | West End, Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Susan Bay (m. 1989–2015), Sandra Zober (m. 1954–1987) |
| Children | Yes (Adam Nimoy, Julie Nimoy) |
| Dating | N/A |
| Profession | American actor, film director, photographer, author, singer, and songwriter |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Brands | N/A |
| Hobbies | N/A |