Nimoy's father had a barbershop in Boston, where one of the more popular haircuts given was the "Spock cut."

Was William Shatner's Best Man at his third wedding to Nerine Kidd.

Also directed the 1984 The Bangles video: "Going Down To Liverpool".

Attended Antioch University, and will receive an honorary doctorate from the school in fall 2000.

Leonard Nimoy has played two characters whose boss is named 'Jim': Captain James T. 'Jim' Kirk in "Star Trek" (1966) and Jim Phelps in "Mission: Impossible" (1966).

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 contact with authorizes, and therefore does not sign for fans, otherwise he could be sued for breach of contract.

The "Vulcan nerve pinch" concept on "Star Trek" (1966) was invented by Nimoy when he and the show's writers were trying to figure out how an unarmed Spock could overpower an adversary without resorting to violence.

Served in the United States Army, under the service number ER 11 229 770, from December 3, 1953 to November 23, 1955. Received an Honorable Discharge in the rank of Sergeant.

Hit #121 on the Billboard Singles Chart in 1967 with "Visit to a Sad Planet" (Dot 17038)

Lent his famous voice to the introduction at the Mugar Omni Theater (The Museum of Science, Boston).

Because of his schedule, part two of the two-part "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) episode "Unification" was filmed before part one.
 

Star Trek's transporter room where only the brave dared. You just never knew what that thing would do to your molecules.

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 script. Nimoy devised the Vulcan Salute - a raised hand, palm forward with the fingers parted between the middle and ring finger - based on the traditional kohanic blessing, which is performed with both hands, thumb to thumb in this position: a position thought to represent the Hebrew letter shin (ש). (This letter is often used as a symbol of God in Judaism, as it is an abbreviation for one of God's names, El Shaddai. This usage is seen, for example, on every mezuzah.) Nimoy says he derived the accompanying spoken blessing, "Live long and prosper" from this source, as the last phrase of the blessing is "May the Lord be forebearing unto you and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26).

Is an accomplished photographer (specializing in black and white images), and has given exhibitions of his works.

Is an avid writer of poetry and has written many books.

He and William Shatner are the only actors to appear in every episode of the original "Star Trek" (1966) series.

Along with Majel Barrett, he is one of only two actors to appear in both the first and last episodes of the original "Star Trek" (1966) series.

Made both his first (the first ever "Star Trek" (1966) episode 'The Cage') and last (the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) episode 'Unification Part II') 'Star Trek' appearances with Malachi Throne. Nimoy will again play Mr. Spock in Star Trek (2009).

At 6' 1", he was the tallest member of the cast of the original "Star Trek" (1966) series.

Has appeared in episodes of five different series with William Shatner: "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (1964), "Star Trek" (1966), "Star Trek" (1973), "T.J. Hooker" (1982), and "Futurama" (1999).

Is the only actor to appear in both pilots of the original "Star Trek" (1966) series.

Of the seven original "Star Trek" (1966) cast members, he is the only one to appear in the first pilot, 'The Cage'.

Has appeared in four different productions with Malachi Throne: "Star Trek" (1966), "Mission: Impossible" (1966), Assault on the Wayne (1971) (TV) and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987).

Was born only four days after his "Star Trek" (1966) co-star William Shatner.

Appeared in episodes of three different series with James Doohan: "Star Trek" (1966), "Star Trek" (1973) and "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1994).

Has appeared in episodes of three different series with George Takei and Nichelle Nichols: "Star Trek" (1966), "Star Trek" (1973) and "Futurama" (1999).

When Mark Lenard and Jane Wyatt were cast as his parents in "Star Trek" (1966), they asked him if he had any advice on the Vulcan characters and culture, seeing as how he was the show's main Vulcan character. He replied that he felt the Vulcans were very much a "hand oriented people" and so Lenard and Wyatt came up with a hand gesture in which they touched and held their fingers together to indicate a sense of intimacy.

Suffers from tinnitus (ringing in the ears), along with "Star Trek" (1966) co-star William Shatner. Nimoy's right ear and Shatner's left ear are affected. Their hearing was apparently damaged during the filming of the episode "Arena" when they were both close to a special effects explosion.

Born in Boston to Ukrainian Jewish immigrants.

Often nicknamed "the other Dr. Spock" for his degrees in Biology and Photography.

As a non-commissioned officer in the army, Nimoy was in charge of a platoon that included a Ken Berry. Berry later said in an interview that he confided to Nimoy his ambitions to be a dancer and performer and Nimoy encouraged him to go to California at the end of his enlistment. Berry went on to star in F-Troop.

Father of Adam Nimoy and Julie Nimoy.

Got his famous role of "Spock" in "Star Trek" (1966) in part because discussions among writers and producers of the show about the character of Spock led them to put out the word that they were looking for "a tall, thin guy" to play the part of an alien crew member. Casting director Joseph D'Agosta remembered Nimoy from his work in an earlier WWII series, "The Lieutenant" (1963) and gave him a call about this role. And so was born his most famous role and start as a pop-cult icon.

In books over the years the "unpronouncable" full name of his Star Trek character is S'chn-T' Gaii Spock, son of S'chn-T' Gaii Sarek (of Skon and Solkar) of Vulcan.

Along with Majel Barrett, he is one of only two actors to have appeared in "Star Trek" in every decade since the 1960s.

Personal Quotes

[Talking about working with William Shatner on the original "Star Trek" (1966) TV series]: "Bill was very passionate about the work. Unfortunately, Bill was passionate about everything".

Spock is definitely one of my best friends. When I put on those ears, it's not like just another day. When I become Spock, that day becomes something special.

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