(photo from Splash News Online)
Leonard Nimoy was doing an interview with Toronto Sun and in it the 79 year old actor revealed he is retiring from acting. This is not the first time he said goodbye to acting according to the interview, so what got him out of retirement the last time? “I was away from acting for 12 years, so I guess I was seducable,†Nimoy told the paper “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.â€
And even though he came back to work for J.J., he continued to say he is leaving for someone else. “I want to get off the stage. Also, I don’t think it would be fair to Zachary Quinto,†he continued telling The Sun, 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.â€
He added that his appearance on the upcoming Fringe will be his swan song to acting. “I’ve been doing this professionally for 60 years,†he says with a laugh. “I love the idea of going out on a positive note. I’ve had a great, great time.â€
I wonder if Nimoy will spend his retirement reviving his music career? But seriously he has had an amazing career that most actors can only dream of, and he has deserved his retirement and I hope he enjoys it like we have enjoyed his acting!
BTW as soon as William Shatner heard the new he called J.J. and said he was willing to take over as Spock in Star Trek. Just joking, but you know he called him to try to get a role in Star Trek 2 when he heard the news.
