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• Mr. Spock is an iconic fictional character from the Star Trek television and films series. Leonard Nimoy, the original Mr. Spock was the only actor from the original series to reprise his role in the 2009 J.J. Abrams' film, Star Trek XI. Although the 2009 film is a prequel to the television series, Nimoy plays an older time-traveling Spock while Zachary Quinto plays the young Spock. Of working with Quinto, Nimoy said, "I am very proud of his Spock because Zack made some choices that I thought were wonderful surprises."Canada.com: Two Spocks (May 7, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: S'chn T'gai Spock
  2. Show: Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry
  3. Star Trek debuted on NBC on September 8, 1966Newsweek: We're All Trekkies Now (April 25, 2009)
  4. Occupation: Executive Officer of the USS Enterprise
  5. Born: March 26, 2230
  6. Died / Reborn: 2285
  7. Human mother, Vulcan father
  8. Home planet: Vulcan
  9. Vulcans are known for their lack of emotion and for being logical
  10. Vulcan greeting, "Live long and prosper
  11. When saying the Vulcan greeting, one should raise their right hand, keep the thumb close to the palm and form a "V" by spreading the pointer finger and middle finger to the left while the ring finger and pinkie finger go to the right
  12. Skills and abilities: Vulcan Mind Meld, Katra Transfer and Nerve Pinch
  13. Although Nimoy's Mr. Spoke had a "brief playful-yet-superficial moment" with Nichelle Nichols' Lt. Uhura in the 1960s TV series, the 2009 film leaves little doubt that Spock and Uhura have a romanceCanada.com: Two Spocks (May 7, 2009)

• The Original Mr. Spock

  • Leonard Nimoy originated the role of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek television series
  • Born: March 26, 1931
  • Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Spouse: Susan Bay
  • Did not appear in the film Star Trek: Generations
  • Had not appeared in a Star Trek project for nineteen years prior to Star Trek XICanada.com: Two Spocks (May 7, 2009)
  • Appeared opposite William Shatner Kirk in the Star Trek series and in six films versions, as well as appearing as a guest star on other Shatner projects, such as Priceline commercialsCanada.com: Two Spocks (May 7, 2009)
  • Directed the films Star Trek III: The Search For Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeCanada.com: Two Spocks (May 7, 2009)

• The New Mr. Spock

  • First appeared as Mr. Spock in Star Trek XI
  • Born: June 2, 1977
  • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1999
  • Previously known as the serial killer Sylar on the sci-fi series HeroesCanada.com: Two Spocks (May 7, 2009)

• Star Trek Films

  • 1966-1969: Star Trek
  • 1973-1974: Star Trek: The Animated Series
  • 1979: Star Trek: The Motion Picture
  • 1982: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
  • 1984: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
  • 1986: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
  • 1989: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
  • 1991: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
  • 1993: Star Trek: Judgment Rites
  • 2009: Star Trek XI

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