Nimoy was one of many Star Trek actors who appeared in The Twilight Zone. While he is not the main star of his episode, many believe that it is the actor's best role outside of Star Trek.

His parents, Max and Dora Nimoy, had fled the war-torn chaos of Eastern Europe in search of a better life, bringing with them a deep cultural identity and a reverence for learning.

Leonard Nimoy passed away Friday of pulmonary disease. He most famously played Spock in the original Star Trek TV show and movies. His funeral will be held Sunday in California.

Peck then suggested that some fans prefer Leonard Nimoy 's version of Spock. As fans are aware, Nimoy originated the role of the beloved half-Vulcan in Star Trek: The Original Series.

His father was there in 2012 when the shuttle arrived en route to the USS Intrepid docked on the Hudson River. By then, Leonard Nimoy had long since made peace with his most famous role.

Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83. Famed 'Star Trek' actor Leonard Nimoy passed away Feb. 27, 2015. He was 83. The actor best known for his performance as Spock on the seminal sci-fi ...

William Shatner cannot attend the funeral of his friend and "Star Trek" co-star Leonard Nimoy because of a prior commitment for a charity ball, the actor said on Twitter on Saturday.