Leonard Simon Nimoy (26 March 1931 – 27 February 2015; age 83) was the actor who is best known for his Emmy Award-nominated portrayal of Spock, the half Human, half Vulcan first officer and science officer aboard the USS Enterprise. Originating the role on Star Trek: The Original Series, he went on to play him again on Star Trek: The Animated Series, the first six Star Trek motion pictures, and the Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes “Unification I” and “Unification II”.

He also left his mark on the Star Trek franchise as a director, writer, and producer.