Latest Leonard Nimoy News
George Takei: Leonard Nimoy's Popularity Caused Tension On Star Trek
George Takei has revealed how the popularity of Leonard Nimoy's Spock caused tension on the set of 'Star Trek'.The 83-year-old actor, who played Hikaru Sulu in the legendary sci-fi franchise, revealed that the fan mail...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 August 2020
From Hello Caitlyn Jenner To Goodbye Leonard Nimoy: The Best And Worst Of 2015
Is it just us, or has 2015 gone by really quickly? Either way, the year is coming to a close and it's been pretty eventful to say the least. Here's a break down on just...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 December 2015
William Shatner Teases 'Star Trek: The Musical' For Franchise's 50th Anniversary
William Shatner has some ideas as to how to celebrate ‘Star Trek’s’ upcoming 50th anniversary and they even include a musical. Speaking to the Press Association, Shatner said he's been trying to bring the whole...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 November 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Son To Appear On The Big Bang Theory
Adam Nimoy will play himself in the 5 November (15) episode of the show, which is titled The Spock Resonance. His dad, who lost his battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Son Adam To Appear In 'The Big Bang Theory'
‘The Big Bang Theory’ is set to pay tribute to the late ‘Star Trek’ actor Leonard Nimoy next month, with the news that the star’s son Adam will be appearing in a guest role in...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 28 October 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Daughter Planning Lung Disease Documentary
The acting legend's son Adam announced he was working on a film project about his dad's career and his famous character, titled For the Love of Spock, following the star's death in February...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 September 2015
William Shatner Working On Leonard Nimoy Book
The actor is putting pen to paper to memorialise his Star Trek co-star in a book called Leonard: A 50 Year Friendship, and he has been interviewing friends and colleagues from Nimoy's past...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 August 2015
Star Trek Beyond Cast Pay Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
Zachary Quinto has led a tribute video to 'Star Trek' legend Leonard Nimoy. The 38-year-old actor remembered Leonard - who played the iconic character Spock across film and TV from 1964 to 2013 - as...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2015
Star Trek Beyond Cast Pays Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
The stars of the upcoming Star Trek blockbuster, including Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and Zachary Quinto, teamed up with fundraising website Omaze.com to launch the Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign, which encourages...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2015
Zachary Quinto: I Have No Gay Role Model
Zachary Quinto feels like he occupies a ''unique space'' as a gay actor.The 38-year-old star - who's best known for his roles as Sylar on the sci-fi drama series 'Heroes', and Spock in the rebooted...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2015
William Shatner Creates Art Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
The actor, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the sci-fi franchise, asked devotees to send him images of themselves showing off the 'Vulcan salute' hand gesture made famous by Nimoy as Mr....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 August 2015
William Shatner Writing Nimoy Book
'Star Trek' legend William Shatner will pay homage to his friend and co-star Leonard Nimoy in a book about the late actor's life.Shatner, 84, starred in the iconic sci-fi series as Captain James T. Kirk,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 July 2015
Star Trek And Superman Costumes To Be Auctioned
The Mr. Spock uniform, which Nimoy wore during the second season of the iconic sci-fi TV show, is expected to sell for around $112,000 (£70,000), while Reeve's iconic superhero costume has an estimate...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2015
Alex Rocco, Actor Best Known For Playing Moe Green In ‘The Godfather’, Dies Aged 79
Actor Alex Rocco has died at the age of 79. Rocco’s daughter, Jennifer, announced the news of his passing on Saturday (18th July). His cause of death and other details surrounding his passing have yet...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 July 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Son Raises Enough Money For Documentary Project
The Star Trek legend's son Adam announced he was working on a film project about his dad, titled For the Love of Spock, following the actor's death in February (15), aged 83....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Son Using Kickstarter To Raise Funds For Documentary
The actor, who played Mr. Spock in the cult sci-fi series, passed away in March (15), aged 83, after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His son, Adam Nimoy, subsequently announced...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 June 2015
Grace Lee Whitney, Star Trek Actres, Dies At 85
Grace Lee Whitney, the actress, who came to prominence with her role on Star Trek’s original run, has died. She was 85. The actress played Captain Kirk’s assistant, Yeoman Janice Rand in the first eight...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2015
Grace Lee Whitney Dies Aged 85
Grace Lee Whitney has died aged 85.The actress, who was best known for playing Yeoman Janice Rand on the original series of 'Star Trek', passed away at her home in Coarsegold in California on Friday...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2015
William Shatner: 'I Did The Right Thing By Not Attending Nimoy Funeral'
Shatner upset many fans when he opted not to fly back to Los Angeles from Florida, where he was a guest at an American Red Cross event, to attend the memorial, but he's...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2015
Leonard Nimoy's Son Will Direct & Produce 'Star Trek' Spock Documentary
Leonard Nimoy's son will direct and produce a documentary on Spock, the Star Trek character his father played in the original series of the cult sci-fi drama. Adam Nimoy, a television director, announced the news...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2015
Leonard Nimoy Remembered In Chuck Lorre's 'Big Bang Theory' Dedication
'The Big Bang Theory' creator Chuck Lorre expresses his sorrow at the death of Leonard Nimoy in a moving tribute in his post-episode vanity card - almost three years to the day that the veteran...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2015
The Big Bang Theory Pays Tribute To Hero Leonard Nimoy
The cast and crew of U.S. sitcom The Big Bang Theory paid tribute to their idol Leonard Nimoy during Thursday night's (05Mar15) broadcast.The Star Trek legend, who died last week (ends01Mar15) at the age of...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2015
Steve Guttenberg Remembers Great Director Nimoy
Police Academy star Steve Guttenberg has followed Tom Selleck's lead and offered up a tribute to the pair's Three Men & A Baby director Leonard Nimoy, who died last week (27Feb15).Guttenberg recalls meeting the Star...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 March 2015
Tom Selleck: 'Nimoy Was The Perfect Choice To Direct Three Men & A Baby'
Veteran actor Tom Selleck has credited late Star Trek icon Leonard Nimoy with turning his hit film Three Men And A Baby into a huge success, insisting the star-turned-director was the perfect choice for the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Zachary Quinto Says Leonard Nimoy Is 'Like A Father Figure'
Zachary Quinto considers Leonard Nimoy to be ''like a father figure''.The 37-year-old actor - who features as Spock in the 'Star Trek' reboot - has revealed the depths of his admiration for Nimoy, who appeared...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Zachary Quinto: 'Leonard Nimoy Was Like A Father Figure'
Actor Zachary Quinto has written a touching article to commemorate Leonard Nimoy following his death on Friday (27Feb15).The Star Trek icon, who played Spock in the sci-fi series, passed away aged 83 after a battle...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2015
Shatner Lambasted Online For Missing Nimoy Funeral
It was two days after Leonard Nimoy passed away on Friday, that the family held a funeral for the late actor, writer, artist and beloved friend. The service - a private traditional Jewish ceremony, according...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 March 2015
"Star Trek" Star Leonard Nimoy Dies
Leonard Nimoy, the actor who made a generation of children and adults fall in love with space and science fiction, has died. Nimoy was best known for his role as Mr. Spock on the original...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 March 2015
Remembering Spock: President Obama And William Shatner Pay Tribute To Leonard Nimoy
The sci-fi world and beyond have united in paying tribute to actor Leonard Nimoy, who passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of 83 in Los Angeles. Nimoy was best known around the world...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2015
'Star Trek' Icon Leonard Nimoy Passes Away At The Age Of 83
Leonard Nimoy, the American actor who played Mr. Spock in the eternally popular sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’, has died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles.His son, Adam, told CNN that he died on...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2015
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