The fantastic saga, which began in the mid-70s, has won the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. Despite the fact that "Star Trek" has existed for half a century, it is still a cult multi-part cycle. The story of the epic is based on space adventures, where dozens of amazing creatures born in different galaxies are collected.
A bit about the actors of "Startrek"
Leonard Nimoy is an actor playing Spock in the original part of a multi-part action. We are talking about the "Startrek", which appeared in the period from 1979 to 2002. Leonard Nimoy is one of the few actors who have played one hero throughout his career. It can only be compared with Hugh Jackman, who played the role of Logan in a series of science fiction films about mutants.
After 30 years, the Star Trek prequel was released, where the role of Spock was played by the no less famous actor Zachary Quinto, who became famous thanks to such series as American Horror Story and Heroes.
Who is Spock?
The actor playing Spock has always noted that his hero is a real diplomat, scientist and computer genius who was born on the planet Vulcan. Due to the fact that the oldest saga was recreated by Gene Roddenberry, all the heroes, including Spock, were endowed with special military qualities that allowed all Starfleet members to embark on a long and dangerous space journey.
Brief theses defining the hero:
- Spock is a half-breed that was born in the family of a Vulcan and a man.
- Spock in “Star Trek” (actors Nimoy and Quinto) is a soldier who, throughout his time on the Star Fleet, has reached the rank of ambassador and politician.
- Spock was not only the captain of the ship, but also a scientist. The potential that would help him achieve success in science on the Volcano was also useful on the Starfleet. Even in his youth, the hero received a computer specialist diploma.
Unexpected facts
In his life, Spock is an actor who carefully conceals the problem of father and son. Due to the constant internal struggle from his uncleanness, the hero deliberately enters the Starfleet despite the fact that his father was in every possible way against. In the Startrek universe, Spock is spelled out as one of the most important, but complex in character characters. For this reason, a contract was signed precisely with Leonard Nimoy, since no one else could fully reveal the role. Roddenberry loved Spock and wished that Leonard could convey to the audience the idea, politics and subculture that lived in the hero.
The hero himself embodies perseverance and a desire to achieve a single goal - to become the first resident of the Volcano, who was able to go on a space journey as part of the Starfleet. The conflict that arose between Spock and his father arises precisely because of this goal. This is because all true Vulcans are completely devoted to science and certainly do not voluntarily go to military service.
Characteristics of the hero
The actors playing Spock noted his unusual appearance. Despite the fact that the hero was born in a marriage between a Vulcan and a human woman, he possessed pointed elven ears and elongated eyebrows in the shape of a "house". At the same time, Vulcans are similar in nature to the human race: two arms and legs, five fingers on the limbs, body shape and structure, like an earthling.
Other features:
- Spock's actors have repeatedly wondered at the ability that allowed the hero to survive after death. Spock was a spiritual person who possessed sufficient knowledge to transfer his consciousness and soul to another character in the event of the death of the body.
- The hero climbed the career ladder so quickly that in his life he was able to grow up from just an ordinary employee into a space ship lieutenant, and then he received the rank of commander. At the end of his life, Spock was able to become a real diplomat in every way to prevent conflicts between races and planets.
- Creating the image, Roddenberry saw the hero as a Martian. Instead of craving for science and deep knowledge, Spock could be awarded the ability to absorb energy, including electrical energy. Also, the hero was not to be born on Vulcan, but on Mars. If Roddenberry went this way, then probably the Vulcan would be red.
Leonard Nimoy is Spock’s only actor in Star Trek, who managed to star not only in all the original parts of the epic, but also in the series. It is impossible to describe the features of the hero in one article. To really understand the character, essence and life of Spock, you need to sit back, turn on the "Star Trek" and enjoy the truly amazing and well-developed image of the Vulcan.