Actor Leonard Nimoy was best known for his role as Spock in the Star Trek franchise. He was an American actor, director, poet, singer, and photographer. Nimoy began his career as a stage actor during the 1950s, appearing in several plays and musicals. He later gained recognition for his portrayal of Spock in the original Star Trek series from 1966 to 1969, and in multiple film, television, and video game sequels. Nimoy also had a successful career as a director, with credits including Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.