Source: Toronto Sun

According to the Toronto Sun, legendary actor Leonard Nimoy (most famous for playing ‘Spock’ on Star Trek) is retiring from acting, apparently for good this time.

Nimoy said to the Toronto Sun:

“I want to get off the stage. Also, I don’t think it would be fair to Zachary Quinto,” he says, 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.”

Of course, this means that Nimoy will not reprise the role of ‘Spock’ in any Star Trek sequel.

Concerning his role on FOX’s hit television show Fringe, the article states that his role on the show “was never intended to be permanent,” and that his final episode will be at the end of this season. The agreement was to only appear in a few episodes as a favor to J. J. Abrams, who produces the show and also directed Star Trek. Too bad, as I was hoping he would become the “Cigarette-Smoking Man” of the series, since we’ve been previously left in the dark as to what his character’s intentions are.

You know, while I’ll miss his acting, the dude is 79 years old and has long since made himself a film legend. Personally, I think it is great that he is choosing to end his career on a high note.

Head on over to the Toronto Sun to read the rest of the article.