I once had the pleasure of watching Nimoy and Shatner yuck it up on stage at a Star Trek convention back in the late 80s. They were both hilarious and Nimoy came across like a really nice guy.
[Image] From denofgeek, This time, it looks like it's definite: Leonard Nimoy is officially retiring, at the age of 80..
For those who have been following the recent work of Leonard Nimoy, what we’re about to talk about won’t be much of a surprise. But it seems that the great man is finally retiring for good this coming October.
Nimoy has threatened retirement a lot in recent times, but he’s been lured back to acting in particular by his role in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek big screen reboot (which he won't be appearing in the sequel to), and a plum part in Fringe. However, at 80 years old, it looks like Nimoy has decided enough is enough this time.
He’s been talking on his Twitter feed about his last events, and the Star Trek convention taking place in Chicago this October will be it. Nimoy isn’t just retiring from acting this time, he’s retiring from the convention circuit too, of which he’s been a fervent supporter.
It’ll bring the curtain down on an incredible career, with his iconic role of Spock spanning nearly five decades of his life, in one form or another. Of course, there’s far more to Nimoy than that (lest we forget, he’s directed a few hit movies in his time, too), and we can but wish him a long and happy retirement. You can’t say he hasn’t earned it.
"Lazy bastard, Leonard Nimoy retiring for good in October"
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I once had the pleasure of watching Nimoy and Shatner yuck it up on stage at a Star Trek convention back in the late 80s. They were both hilarious and Nimoy came across like a really nice guy.
August 16, 2011 4:49 AM
NERD!
Well, good for him. I have to say, J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie is a great note to go out on.
August 16, 2011 12:21 PM
Who put the bop in the the bop bop shebop?
August 17, 2011 11:04 AM