Born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 26, 1931, Leonard Nimoy was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home with parents who fled what is now Ukraine. He acted professionally since 1951, but became world famous in 1966 when the original Star Trek series debuted. He was a recovering alcoholic. He was married to actress Sandra Zober in 1954, and they had two children, Julie and Adam. He left her in 1987. He married actress Susan Bay in 1989, and they had a son, Aaron. He died at home of complications from COPD.
Recommended Resources
The Leonard Nimoy section of the Internet Movie Database includes the biography of the man who would become famous for playing Mr. Spock, photographs and video clips, news about him, and his filmography.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000559/
This site sells products which relate to Leonard Nimoy and his role as Mr. Spock and items from his personal collection as well.
http://www.shopllap.com/
Provides a forum with a section for discussion about each Star Trek movie as well as other topics, videos of full episodes of Star Trek, Deep Space Nine, and the animated series, as well as other shows in the franchise.
http://www.startrek.com/database_article/nimoy
The Official Leonard Nimoy Fan Club
Leonard Nimoy's fan club, in existence since 1996, runs this website, which offers general information about the fan club and its founders, membership application, frequently asked questions, and an interactive discussion board.
http://www.theofficialleonardnimoyfanclub.com/
