Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy played Spock in the science fiction series Star Trek. The Eighth Doctor claimed to have met him, and found him a "splendid chap". (PROSE: Lonely)

Behind the scenes
Leonard Nimoy was seriously considered to direct the 1996 TV movie, as recounted in the book, The Nth Doctor. He was also one of many actors considered for the role of in the movie. He appears in the board game The Universe Marathon.