“Closing The Circle”: Leonard Nimoy On Meeting Nimoy Relatives in Zaslav
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- Leonard Nimoy, Jewish actor most well-known for his role as Spock on the Star Trek science fiction series, discusses his trip to Soviet Russia as part of a program with the World Wildlife Fund. In particular, he describes meeting some of his distant relatives in Ukraine for the first time and shares how the joy of their reunion was overshadowed by Nimoy's father's death shortly after his return to America.
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Leonard Nimoy. All the years I knew him as Spock never knowing about his life and the influence the Jewish immigrant experience had on his life. What a wonderful man! Humble, appreciative and rightly proud of his background. ❤️
yes, he seemed lovely...
Thumbs up. Spock was always my favorite character on Star Trek. And i understand the human side of the actor too. Myself being a first generation immigrant to USA from Europe.
Mensch indeed
His life was the perfect foundation to create the character like Mr. Spock.
If you watch a biography of him, he wasn't perfect -- who is? But as he aged, he seemed so reflective. I enjoy listening to his stories. There couldn't have been a better person for Spock.
Damn my heart broke, I cried real tears 💔 So moving to see an 80 year old man still getting so emotional talking about the death of his parents, even after more than 25 years... We remain children forever... Love you and miss you everyday Leonard
Some losses never leave you. For those losses, time seems not to pass much.
A true mensch! "Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most human." - Captain Kirk
😥
So nice to see him again ...
Thx for preserving a true icon 👍
A relative of Leonard Nimoy was my Mom’s oncology surgeon for Stage IV colon cancer. She lived for 40 more years. Thank you, Dr. Nimoy and Leonard Nimoy’s family.
Absolutely...
Well said.. It still is very moving.. May it be said it of all of us when we die..
Leonard Nimoy was/is one of the few celebrities I admire and not because of Star Trek, but for his life’s work and story.
Watching these fascinating videos only confirms how deserving he was for my admiration.
I feel the same way. I know very little about the man, but what little bits like this clip that I have seen over the years makes me wish that I could have met him and talked to him sometime....not about Star Trek. I entirely believe that he did a walk on cameo appearance in one of the U.F.O. TV series episodes. The scene was a pair of tuff guys come into a room, one wearing sunglasses, and ruff it up then leave. Nothing in the credits and nowhere any documentation, but I swear it was him.
Many of us feel the same way. It's the sum total of his life which I admire.
Wulfdane but we may never have known him w/o star trek.
He was a decent person, except being part of the Handgun Control Inc. He was a founding member. Nobody is perfect.
Yes indeed.. A wonderful human being..
I miss Leonard Nimoy.
James Rx so do we all.
What happened to him?
Zhou Wu Leonard Nimoy died on February 27th, 2015 due to COPD.
I might be so forward as to speak for the group, saying " we all do " . If I may. Many thanks for this- Yiddish Book Center - You help organise history :)
Clayf Welch I loved Leonard Nimoy and his Spock character. Oh boy did I have a crush on him in the 70’s.
I couldn't have never imagine, for only one minute, how handsome, well spokened and emotionnal he was in every true human way. I simply wanted to say that this man as really blessed me throughout this whole entire video. It's as though as if i felt a new Leonard Nimoy coming. In spite of his passing, i would simply like to express my sincere condolences to all the family members of Mister Nimoy as well as to the Yiddish Community of North America. RIP MR. SPOCK ! Johnny from Montréal.
LOVE him as a great actor and HUMAN BEING and HE IS missed AND Star Trek gave me LOTS of HOPE THAT there is more IN THIS WORLD than jus
of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human.
i did a black & white video of Mr.Nimoy after the first Star Trek series when he was traveling and doing some Shakespeare ....... it was in Indiana before 1970 ...... a very kind soul who i have not forgotten
So touching. Would that we all could close the broken circles of our lives.
Such palpable sorrow in this man. He wanted more than the situation allowed, and it hurt him deeply.
Live long and prosper, Leonard Nimoy!
It's so sad that Leonard Nimoy died when he did as the more I read bout him I had not realised how talented he was, I would've loved to have met him along with DeForest Kelley.
I miss this man. The more I learn about him, the more I wish I could have met him. Oh, I'm your usual moderate Trek nerd, but this man is so much more than Spock.
I feel the same! From what I’ve read and have heard other actors say, he was always a gentleman and a compassionate person. Plus, he and my father looked remarkably alike. I miss both of them. 🌹
I have a photograph, personally autographed by this lovely man, which I have treasured since I was a 13 year old Trekkie. All the cast were amazing, and he was always my favorite, for some reason someone I really understood and appreciated even at that age. He was a wonderful photographer, and wrote the most beautiful poetry... what a great Renaissance man he was, he knew so much of people and the world...Thank you for this peek into his life.
That is quite a treasure!
The ending... my oh my... could just feel the emotion in that moment.
red ruM it was hard not to tear up at seeing his emotion over his parents’ death. All of us adults who have lost their aging parents can identify with that. What kind of sad person would give a thumbs down to this video? SMH. I love these clips from the interview showing what an interesting person he was behind the scenes.
I totally agree with you, well said.
Even in his silence, we knew his thoughts.
How beautiful to hear these stories.
What a great intellect. Miss this guy.
Live long and prosper.
Regardless of his iconic success Leonard Nimoy is a wonderful man who's wisdom and compassion eclipsed any aspect of his most famous role. In sum a lovely lovely man. God bless his eternal life.
What a wonderful story, a glimpse into such a unique man. I wanted to hug him in consolation of his grief when he bit his lip as he related the passing of his Father and then his Mother. Leonard Nimoy on whatever plain your soul exists, you should know and be proud that you had such a positive affect on so many lives on this earth. Blessings to all of your surviving family, dear man. Thank you for sharing this piece on a person I truly admire.
He was a great human being!
I wish more people were like him...
Leonard is a great storyteller. I could go on listening to him for hours.
His temperament inside and outside of the stage was special and unforgettable and most of all really advanced such as the tech inside star trek films. He is good , but he is also great . A true nice person.
You lovely man, GOD BLESS YOU
Precious story. Emotionally revealing even if you aren't a Spock fan.
What a wonderful human being. I see a proud god fearing son. Made me cry. Mr Nimoy God bless your heart and soul. May the lord God grant you peace and paradise amen. With your parents.
He was a wonderful man; a guteneh neshuma. May his memory always be for a blessing.
this guy was a national treasure and i'm glad as hell i was alive during his lifetime
What a beautiful story....
RIP Leonard NImoy , Good spirited folks like this are what the World needs more of
Wow! The Voyage Home indeed!
I have a very similar story in regards to my father going back to a small village my ppl come from called Maalula, in Syria. We were the Jews that believed Jesus was the Messiah and had to leave Israel. We ran to the mountains of Syria and lived very far away from civilization. We became what is now known as Eastern Orthodox. Like Mr. Nimoy's family, we fled to America around 1896 and became Americans! My family has fought in WW I & II, Korea , Vietnam etc and my father is buried in Arlington.
That was a very deep interview and touched my heart! I'm glad he was able to do that.
He didn’t need to open up for all to see in ,but he did. How kind and generous is that?
Wonderful story
Watching that man emote and tell his story was incredibly precious. Thank you so much for posting it. Nimoy's work was formative for me. I miss him dearly.
The more I learn about Mr. Nimoy the more respect, admiration, and love I have for him. I would give almost anything to be able to sit and listen to him tell me these stories and to be able to engage him him conversation. He was such an intelligent, funny, interesting, thoughtful, and engaging person. What a gift to the world he was.
Thank you, Leonard.the memory of you will live long. And we will continue to prosper by it.🖖✡
DearHusband&i are big fans of the old “Perry Mason” show. It comes on the MeTV cable channel twice a day. We watched it last night. To my delight, a very very young Leonard Nimoy played the part of some girl’s boyfriend. It was a delight to see him act in this role.
I'm from Brazil. I'm not a Jew. But thank you for these testimonials. Leornard Nimoy touched the lives of many people, myself among them. These are very strong messages that he conveys, such as the one in which he mentions the inspiration for the Vulcan salute.
This idea of "closing cycles" in relation to our ancestry is also inspiring. It doesn't matter what they are. All peoples need to learn to respect each other and live together respectfully.
Thank you very much and congratulations for this beautiful work!
I'm not a jew either but I think Leonard Nimoy was something much more than that anyway.
He seems like such a gentle soul and sweet human being. Lovely man
Isso aí!
Beautiful, touching
One of the most legendary Bostonian actors to ever work in the business. Humble, respectful, and kind. LLAP RIP Leonard Nimoy.
This story brought me to tears. Well now Leonard is with his parents. God bless all of the Nimoy's living and deceased.
Such an honour just to watch this.
How touching and candid and personal this was. Godspeed, sir.
What a beautiful, moving and very human story. Leonard Nimoy was not only a gifted actor, but a great ambassador for Jewish culture and clearly a wonderful human being as well.
I wasn't expecting that, I think my heart broke at the end of the video.
Wow, I was not ready for that gut punch about his mom and dad, which obviously still has some emotional power for him. Leonard Nimoy was a great person and I could listen to him talk all day. It pained me to hear him occasionally struggling to breath in this, but he said in another interview that he knew that one day his COPD (which he accepted full responsibility for) would take him and he was correct.
RIP, Mr. Nimoy!
I have great respect for Mr. Nimoy not only as an actor but a human being.
A beautiful family history. We miss you so much, Leonard, a beautiful person. 💞
Good story. Wish I can meet my relatives in Russia & Norway. RIP. Mr. Spock.
These stories from Mr. Nimoy have been so touching, so sweet and warm.
The same thing happend to my father... After the 2nd WW he left Poland to go to England.. he could never set foot again on Polish soil... When he died in 1996 the night after the funeral I dreamt him... his trousers were all torn at the feet like as if he had walked kilometers... he returned to his native country...
These conversations are very moving. Very honest.
Its amazing the experiences that people have in common.
I could listen to him everyday & not get enough. What a warm beautiful soul.
This is one of the most touching interviews of Leonard Nimoy I have ever seen. He really is a family man.
Family is family no matter where you are in space or time! Long Live Spock!
I've always liked Leonard Nemoy. His pause toward the end of the interview says everything.
Incredibly moving! Leonard was a very interesting person. I've been watching his many interviews over the last week and enjoyed his sense of humor and his talent. Rest in peace Leonard.
His story is so moving. I have always loved Leonard Nimoy.
I can feel Mr Nimoy's grief when he is reflecting on his mother and father passing.
I was so blessed to have met, shook his hand and get Leonard Nimoy.
:'( ending makes me cry....glad he at least got home in time, before his Dad died.
Thank you Sir, for sharing this part of your family history. Peace and Love to you and yours. RIP
You were a great man sir...Im glad to know you had closure and were lucky enough to gain the family knowledge after all those years...
Thank you.
Bless his memory. Grateful for his being.
One of my favorite people. Fascinating experience and story.
So very thankful to see this...we see these actors on the screen as the character they play...this shows Leonard Nimoy as Leanord Nimoy...so very thankful...Thank you....
I like this man,,, He seems sincere and innocent....
Beautiful..Love Leonard!
Family. What a mervelous story. TIming - blessing.
I lived in Ukraine for a few years just after the wall came down and he discribes it well. It is special to have that connecting with Mr. Nimoy. Ukaine is a special place and a special people.
I always been impressed by Nimoy even more so now I am a fan for over fifty years,he is missed
Beautiful, mesmerizing story.
What a wonderful story from a wonderful man. From joy, to tragedy, to sorrow. All of life in this one interview. RIP Leonard Nimoy.🙏
Wow.. very captivating... and emotional ending.
He directed the best Star Trek movies.
Oh God his eyes. You can tell his COPD is already terminal here. I miss him too. When he passed it felt like a favorite Uncle passed. 15 years too soon.
Very cool story! We love you Leonard, and all you've done for the true enlightened side of the film industry. Not the side that's being exposed today.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER MY FRIEND!!
Greatest heartfelt words ever spoken on the big screen.
Coming from a true soul that actually conveyed the feeling of sincerity when he spoke those words.
A truly wonderful talented man, we miss you Lenard, you did do what one of your famous saying was’Live long and prosper’, we you certainly did do just that. We miss you and hope that you are with your family. x
Leonard Nimoy what a bright, nice and good man.
Lovely man. He was definitely blessed by the Cohanim!
That's so sad right at the end😪
I'm glad that Leonard was able to do this thing for his parents before they died. Clearly it was deeply meaningful to him.
Thank you so much for these interviews! Treasures. I cried when he said, "These are my children....."
Very impressive. Thanks for sharing this invaluable meeting with Mr. Leonard Nimoy (Z'L).
I've always loved listening to Leonard
Thank you for making and sharing this recording. He was so wonderful to watch and listen to. I think if he had not been an actor, he would have been an excellent professor of history, science...anything. ♥️ great loss to humanity 😥
This made me cry
So eloquent. I could listen to his stories for hours. Truly missed.
Mensch. May his memory be as for a blessing...
What a beautiful story! I'm so glad that Mr. Nimoy was able to meet some of his relatives. It is great to see that he is not afraid of being "emotional." Total opposite of Spock. He is sorely missed!
Thank you for posting this touching story
I barely cried. Thanks Leonard.
A great actor and a gentleman in the full sense of the word. RIP Leonard , you closed the circle, would that we all could.
That was so AWESOME!!!! that you got to trace your lineage. and in such a special way by going to the places where it all took place. and be able too meet living relatives, and go to the final resting places of other relatives, that are further back in the lineage. even though traveling though Russia could possibly be a little tense at times. and to get to bring some of that is lineage back to your parents before they passed away. you are an honorable man Mr Nimoy and you are greatly missed.
Leonard Nimoy - I was shocked by his death. I met him several times in Chicago.
He was really something good, for all of us.
Wow. Touching! Always admired this guy, growing up as a Trek head.. ..fascinating, I'd say. And now I respect him even more.
What an amazing man. I wish I could have met him
The ST movies he directed were the best of the first generation.
I miss him too. I grew up with him and although due to her own lies and bad decisions I was never allowed to me my mother I have been told she liked star treck too. But this experience that he is talking about is exactly why closed adoption is wrong, and why adopted children and adults should be given free access to whatever information about their history they wish. When the uninted states withholds this information from us they make themselves little better then communist Russia.
Well done, Leonard ...
How not to cry, rest in peace Mr. Nimoy