Anchored by the world television premiere of star trek into darkness, the marathon also will feature allnew commentary from star trek. Epix, the premium entertainment network that has premiered several of william shatners recent documentaries, will, starting at 6 a. Watching jj abramss first film parlance for the reboot is usually trek 09. Sadly, on february 27th 2015, i lost my dad, leonard nimoy, from complications arising from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd also referred to as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Another movie he directed, the good mother, i had never heard of. It starred oscar winners liam neeson and diane keaton, it had a bold theme regarding childhood exposure to parental sex, and it was a movie that nimoy was proud of. Nimoy got involved in acting at the tender age of 8 starting with a play. Leonard nimoy passed away on february 27, 2015, a month away from what would have been his 84th birthday on march 26. Leonard simon nimoy march 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 when you let me take, im grateful. His great insight and depth, his daring to explore new things and his tackling of challenging situations made him a true renaissance man. Keep a vulcan grip on the remote and settle in for a good time. The story of mel mermelstein, an american holocaust survivor who confronted a holocaust denial organizations lies in court.
Syfy will kick off the morning with nimoys prestar trek appearance in a quality of mercy a popular, world war iiset episode of the twilight zone, before moving on to. Nimoy told music artist pharrell williams last year in an interview, i flunked chemistry in high school. Like his character spock, leonard seemed to be in tune with our emotions and thoughts. This is the real thinga rare, original promotional photostill. Raised in a tenement and acting in community theaters since age eight, nimoy. Lung health institute leonard nimoy and his battle with copd. Syfy will pay tribute to leonard nimoy with 5hour marathon ign. Leonard nimoy full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Spock in the science fiction television and film franchise star trek nimoy, the second son of jewish immigrants from izyaslav, russian empire now in ukraine, grew up. We wouldnt want to dishonour the memory of the films star and director, leonard nimoy. The wrath of khan epilogue by leonard nimoy music by james horner. So, perhaps the elder movie star didnt fully grasp the longterm harmful effects of smoking in his. Leonard nimoy list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Interview segments with takei will air throughout the marathon but fans can watch four of them exclusively on.
Youre allowed to go beyond the confines of earth in vehicles constructed from your own imagination, and to seek out the beautiful and dangerous creations and evolutions of the great beyond. Leonard nimoy, we are all children searching for love. He was known for playing spock in the star trek franchise, a character he portrayed in. Star trek actor leonard nimoy passed away on friday, feb. Spocks leonard nimoy dramatic death in star trek ii. Sep 08, 2016 adam nimoy planned to work with his father on a film about star treks iconic mr. George takei talks trek on epix 24hour star trek marathon.
During the course of the interview the subject of using cgi. City of boston declares november 14th leonard nimoy day. Pages in category films directed by leonard nimoy the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. The original series living legends leonard nimoy and george takei. Ive been a fan of his since he was spock in star trek. Like the special, it was hosted by william shatner and leonard nimoy. Sep 07, 2017 william shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. Celebrate 50 years of star trek with our weeklong marathon don your spock ears, brush up on your klingon and settle in for our weeklong star. Syfy is set to honor the late leonard nimoy with a special fivehour. Leonard nimoy wasnt speaking to william shatner when he died. Syfy will honor the late leonard nimoy with a fivehour programming salute.
Remembering leonard nimoy is an intimate journey into the personal life and career of leonard nimoy, who is best known for playing spock in the star trek franchise. Raised in a tenement and acting in community theaters since age eight, nimoy did not make his hollywood debut until he was 20, with a bit part in queen for a day 1951 and another as a. It would be futile to resist our weeklong star trek movie marathon. Leonard simon nimoy was born on march 26, 1931, in boston, massachusetts to dora a homemaker and max nimoy a barber who were jewish immigrants from russia. On the original star trek series, leonard nimoy played mister spock and william shatner played captain kirk.
His wife, susan bay nimoy, said the cause was endstage chronic obstructive. Leonard nimoy is remembered at symphony space the new york. Syfy will honor the late leonard nimoy with a fivehour programming salute on march 1 from 9 a. The marathon will start with his role in an episode of the original twilight zone.
Leonard simon nimoy was born on march 26, 1931, in the west end section of boston. I can only hope that, once in a while, when people look at spocks. In memory of the late leonard nimoy, syfy has announced plans for a new minimarathon honoring the star trek actor. Leonard nimoy was a wonderful gentleman who valued people and had the gift to elevate them in a dignified, caring, determined and sensitive way. Like his character spock, leonard seemed to be in tune with. Amazing what you learn in a movie marathon you thought was going to be all about translating. Upon being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd, and shortly before his death on feb. Leonard simon nimoy was born in boston, massachusetts, to dora spinner and max nimoy, who owned a barbershop. The star trek viewers choice marathon aired september 28, 1991 immediately before the star trek 25th anniversary special. Star trek viewers choice 25th anniversary complete marathon.
Shatner believes his longtime friend nimoy, who died in 2015, plotted to dramatically kill off his beloved character in 1982s wrath of khan, only to have the halfvulcan return in the next movie. Adam nimoy planned to work with his father on a film about star treks iconic mr. He had keen interest in photography since childhood. Leonard nimoy biography childhood, life achievements. The relationship between the two soured when spock quickly became the most popular character on the show. Syfy to honor leonard nimoy with 5hour marathon of career. Ive known him to be a very fine and versatile actor and artist. Marz 1931 in boston, massachusetts, usa als leonard simon nimoy. Leonard nimoy to be honored by syfy with marathon variety. Leonard simon nimoy march 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 was an american actor, movie director, poet, musician and photographer.
The wrath of khan shatner believes his longtime friend nimoy, who died in 2015. This documentary is a loving tribute to a cultural icon and father, as told by his daughter, julie nimoy. They plan to torture us set phasers to lol sci fi fantasy. Feb 27, 2015 syfy will honor the late leonard nimoy with a fivehour programming salute on march 1 from 9 a. Leonard nimoys last tweet is a perfect tribute to the. Actor leonard nimoy attends entertainment weeklys capetown film festival presented by the american cinematheque and sponsored by tnts falling skies at the egyptian theatre on may 6, 20 in. Leonard nimoy filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. Leonard nimoy, the actor who gave us legendary star trek character mr spock, was also a cabbie, a tropical fish store worker, a vacuum cleaner. Star trek leonard nimoy william shatner original paramount. His engagement in countless fields of art and work made him. Like im only human, and i have no doubt spock will outlive me by many years. Leonard nimoy simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
His namesake leonard nimoy thalia theater ran a free 10hour marathon of star trek episodes. Leonard nimoy, star trek icon and lgbt ally, dead at 83. Jan 31, 2011 the star trek viewers choice marathon aired september 28, 1991 immediately before the star trek 25th anniversary special. Feb 27, 2015 the thalia, a venerable movie theater on the upper west side of manhattan, now a multiuse hall that is part of symphony space, was renamed the leonard nimoy thalia in 2002. Syfy will pay tribute to leonard nimoy with 5hour marathon. Leonard nimoys spock may return via cgi in future star. Leonard nimoy, in full leonard simon nimoy, born march 26, 1931, boston, massachusetts, u. Jlrap nimoy, by contrast, was method through and through.
He was known for playing spock in the star trek franchise, a character he portrayed in television and film for almost fifty years, from a pilot episode shot in late 1964 to his final film performance in 20. Spock in the science fiction television and film franchise star trek. Leonard nimoy is remembered at symphony space the new. March 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 was an american actor, film director, photographer, author, singer, and songwriter. Spock, but that collaboration was lost with leonard nimoys death in 2015 however, the expressions of grief.
The movie thusly marked the intersection of two pop cultural phenomena and revealed nimoys second career as a gifted voice actor. Later that night, family, friends and colleagues gathered upstairs at the peter jay sharp theater to celebrate mr. Leonard nimoys son adam nimoy recently was interviewed by trekmovie about his upcoming deep space nine documentary what we left behind. Space movies are my favorite subgenre of science fiction. Boston native leonard nimoy first appeared on national televisions star trek series as spock in 1963, and now has 45 years later, returned to that character in a.
It will conclude with the final star trek original cast movie, star. Nimoy and shatners relationship goes back all the way to the 1960s. He was famous for playing the character of spock on star trek, an american television series that was made for three years in the late 1960s. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. The thalia, a venerable movie theater on the upper west side of manhattan, now a multiuse hall that is part of symphony space, was renamed the leonard nimoy thalia in 2002. I was quite surprised to learn that leonard nimoy directed the successful comedy movie, three men and a baby. May 06, 2009 leonard nimoy scripted the stuff in space and wrath of khan director nicolas meyer, who as always doesnt really care about outer space stuff anyway, wrote everything on the ground in the 80s. Boston native leonard nimoy first appeared on national televisions star trek series as spock in 1963, and now has 45 years later, returned to that character in a film of the same name.
Feb 27, 2015 actor leonard nimoy attends entertainment weeklys capetown film festival presented by the american cinematheque and sponsored by tnts falling skies at the egyptian theatre on may 6, 20 in. But you might have to eat a bit of dust before you get to the stars. Leonard nimoy scripted the stuff in space and wrath of khan director nicolas meyer, who as always doesnt really care about outer space stuff anyway, wrote everything on the ground in the 80s. Leonard nimoy got married to actress, sandra zober in 1954 from whom he had two kids. The wrath of khan epilogue by leonard nimoy music by james horner leonard simon nimoy march 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 when you let me take, im grateful. Nimoy, made famous by playing spock in star trek, had quit 30 years before, but the damage. Feb 27, 2015 syfy to honor leonard nimoy with 5hour marathon of career highlights. Leonard nimoy movies, interviews and news sbs movies. Why moviegoing may have changed for good indiewires movie podcast. Jun 30, 2015 his namesake leonard nimoy thalia theater ran a free 10hour marathon of star trek episodes. Leonard nimoy filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Celebrate 50 years of star trek with our weeklong marathon don your spock ears, brush up on your klingon and settle in for our weeklong star trek movie marathon.
The boston kid 1955 costar richard bakalyan both passed away on february 27, 2015. With leonard nimoy, dabney coleman, blythe danner, paul hampton. New documentary by leonard nimoys son honors both his dad. Leonard simon nimoy was born in boston, massachusetts, to dora spinner and max nimoy, who owned a. Have a holly, jolly weekend with spaces star trek movie marathon. Leonard nimoys last tweet is a perfect tribute to the actor. Nov 04, 2015 nimoy, made famous by playing spock in star trek, had quit 30 years before, but the damage to his lungs had already been done. An active supporter of the arts, nimoy was recognized for his contributions when symphony space renamed the thalia movie theater in manhattan the leonard nimoy thalia in 2002.
45 169 409 1084 70 460 660 884 627 1436 54 1194 387 1112 1167 1101 661 15 416 1119 351 603 788 1230 1413 479 313 615 1106 1383 1439 1415 1127 153 258