Leonard Nimoy retires

By Cheryl Mullin on Apr 21, 10 07:00 PM

Leonard Nimoy has announced his retirement from acting.
After sixty years in front - and behind - the cameras, Nimoy said he loves the idea of going out on a positive note saying: "I've had a great, great time."

The 79-year-old is of course best known for his role of Spock, a character he has played since Star Trek first appeared on our screens in 1966 and has already filmed his final scenes as William Bell in Fringe Leonard Nimoy.jpg
Nimoy also said he is only planning to make a few more public appearances, the final ones of which include this weekend's Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in Canada.
In an interview with a Canadian newspaper he said: "I want to get off the stage. Also, I don't think it would be fair to Zachary Quinto," he says, referring to the actor who portrayed a youthful Spock in last summer's smash Star Trek relaunch. "He's a terrific actor, he looks the part, and it's time to give him some space. And I'm very flattered the character will continue.
"I was away from acting for 12 years, so I guess I was seducible," Nimoy continues.
"But since J.J. Abrams revived the Star Trek franchise, I felt I owed him something. And I'm glad I did it because he promised me a good story, and it was."