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Key facts

Full name Leonard Simon Nimoy[1]
Born March 26, 1931, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
Died February 27, 2015, Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
Occupation American actor[1]
Best known for Portraying Mr. Spock in *Star Trek*[1]
Film debut *Queen for a Day* (1951)[2]

Leonard Nimoy was an American actor and director, best known for portraying Mr. Spock in *Star Trek*. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 26, 1931, and died in Los Angeles, California, on February 27, 2015.

Context

Leonard Nimoy was an American actor and director, best known for his role as Mr. Spock in *Star Trek* [1]. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 26, 1931, and died in Los Angeles, California, on February 27, 2015 [1]. Nimoy also directed two *Star Trek* films: *The Search for Spock* and *The Voyage Home* [2]. His film debut came in 1951 with *Queen for a Day* [2].

Documented claims

  • Leonard Nimoy directed *Star Trek III: The Search for Spock* and *Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home*. [2]
  • His film debut was in *Queen for a Day* in 1951. [2]

Questions and answers

What was Leonard Nimoy's full name?

His full name was Leonard Simon Nimoy [1].

What films did Leonard Nimoy direct?

He directed *Star Trek III: The Search for Spock* and *Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home* [2].

When did Leonard Nimoy make his film debut?

His film debut was in *Queen for a Day* in 1951 [2].

Sources

  1. Leonard Nimoy (1931–2015) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Author Profile - Leonard Nimoy — dramaticpublishing.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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