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Exclusive: A Conversation with Trek's Two Spocks | Movie News | 4/15/2008
With the summer 2009 premiere of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek still more than a year away, Leonard Nimoy has officially passed the torch as Spock to cast mate Zachary Quinto. The rite of passage happened at Sunday's Grand Slam XVI Sci Fi Summit in Burbank, Calif., and came in the form of a T-shirt that said "No.1 Vulcan." "I think I'm going to have to grab a marker and change it to 'No. 2 Vulcan,'" a touched Quinto said to the audience. TV Guide later welcomed the opportunity to talk with the "two Spocks." — Carita RizzoTV Guide: Zachary, what kind of questions did you have for Leonard?Zachary Quinto: They came up as things evolved. The process that I went through to play this part was very internal and private, but in terms of what we're getting into today, I couldn't ask for a better introduction to the experience and to the fans than to engage in it with him here by my side. It's literally unbelievable. TV Guide: Can the Star Trek life experience be described, Leonard?Leonard... read more
Comic-Con Gives the Fans What They Want | TV Guide News Report | 7/30/2007
At the 38th Annual Comic-Con International, fans of the sci-fi and fantasy genres proved they're no longer on the fringe. The mammoth convention, held this past weekend at the San Diego Convention Center, attracted more than 125,000 people, and in a nod to the fact that the event has gone far beyond comic books, it has billed itself as "celebrating the popular arts." Movie studios and TV networks packed huge rooms with rabid fans eager for exclusive scoop and swag.On the first day it was officially confirmed that Zachary Quinto, Heroes' slithery villain Sylar, will indeed be playing Spock in the next Star Trek movie (opening Dec. 25, 2008). Director J.J. Abrams made the announcement during a Paramount Pictures panel, and in a symbolic passing of the ears, Leonard Nimoy, who originated the role on TV and in previous movies and will play an elder Spock in Abrams’ movie, joined the discussion. "People have been asking me why I’m doing this movie," Nimoy said. "We have a... read more
William Shatner Is Nimoyed by Star Trek Film Dis | Today's News: Our Take | 6/21/2007
Steam me up, Scotty! William Shatner is reportedly flipping his wig over Leonard Nimoy apparently being offered a cameo in J.J. Abrams' planned Star Trek feature film (a prequel to the TV series, by all accounts). The erstwhile Captain Kirk "is very upset," a source tells the New York Post. "[He] has been lobbying for a role [for himself]." Asked about the supposed dis, the Shat's rep tells the tab, "I don't know that to be the case, so I can't comment." OK, fine, break out the mind meld.... read more
Future History: Leonard Nimoy Hosts Star Trek Doc | Today's News: Our Take | 1/9/2007
The History Channel announced on Tuesday that Leonard Nimoy will host Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier, an exclusive look at one of the world's (universe's?) most popular entertainment franchises. Premiering Feb. 19 at 9 pm/ET, the two-hour special will feature original interviews with Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Kate Mulgrew and Avery Brooks, among others, as well as a moment of silence for the 287 red shirts who died in the name of the Federation throughout the years. read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 11/22/2006
William Shatner may get more attention for his exploits as a nutty attorney and a gyrating game-show host, but these day read more

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Leonard Nimoy: Credits

Title	Year	Type
Star Trek (Actor - Older Mr. Spock)	2009	Movie
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (Actor - Kashekim Nedakh--King of Atlantis)	2001	Movie
Invasion America (Voice - Gen. Konrad)	1998	TV Show Series
A Life Apart: Hasidism In America (Actor - Narrator)	1997	Movie
Trekkies (Actor)	1997	Movie