Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of the intense, rational and emotionally suppressed Vulcan, Spock, on Star Trek has left an imprint on popular culture. First airing in 1966, Nimoy's character became an icon over the years as the popular television show branched off into syndication and later onto the big screen as a series of six feature films. Now on the 40th anniversary of Star Trek, Nimoy talks about his role in the history of Star Trek, its origins and how a new genre for television and movies was created.