Julie Ellen Nimoy (born March 21, 1955) is an American film producer and director. Nimoy is the daughter of actors Leonard Nimoy and Sandra Zober.
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| Born | Julie Ellen Nimoy March 21, 1955 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Children | 3 |
| Father | Leonard Nimoy |
| Relatives | Adam Nimoy (brother) Aaron Bay-Schuck (stepbrother) |
Early life
editJulie Nimoy was born in Atlanta while her father was stationed at Fort McPherson[1] and grew up near Century City and in Westwood. She attended University High School. Nimoy shared in her father's interests, including flying and photography. She took flying lessons in order to back him up in his single-engine Piper and learned to work in his home darkroom. She would also travel with her father while he was working and would eventually work behind the scenes on some of his productions, including his one-man show, Vincent and In Search of.... [2] Nimoy attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated with a degree in fine arts.[1]
Career
editAfter college, Nimoy interned briefly as a geriatric art therapist and occupational therapist. She subsequently decided to pursue a career in television and film production, landing production jobs with such companies as Alan Landsburg Productions and Merv Griffin Productions. She also spent time shadowing her father and others, including the second and third assistant directors on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.[1]
Her credits include Deadly Games; Microwarriors: The Origin and the Destiny, about probiotics and directed by her brother, Adam Nimoy and narrated by Leonard Nimoy; and Unexplained Bleeding: Shedding Light on Acquired Hemophilia A.[3] Nimoy also appeared in one of series of Oldsmobile commercials with her father, who directed the commercial.
In her 50s, Nimoy graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, in Pasadena, California. She then ran a catering service and worked as a baker in a restaurant.[1]
Remembering Leonard Nimoy
editIn 2014, Leonard Nimoy became an advocate and activist for COPD awareness and prevention by posting on social media about the dangers of smoking. Julie Nimoy, wanting to support his efforts, collaborated with her husband, filmmaker David Knight, and began production on a documentary tentatively titled, COPD: Highly Illogical- A Special Tribute to Leonard Nimoy. After Leonard Nimoy's death in 2015, the focus of the film was expanded to also serve as a remembrance of his life and retitled, Remembering Leonard Nimoy.
Remembering Gene Wilder
editRemembering Gene Wilder is a 2023 American biographical documentary film about Gene Wilder's life and career, as well as his battle with Alzheimer's disease. It was directed by Ron Frank and executive produced by Nimoy and David Knight. The film premiered in May 2023 at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival.
Other projects
editNimoy and Knight collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on their annual smoking cessation campaign called, "Tips from Former Smokers" by featuring Leonard Nimoy's story. The campaign also includes print ads, national TV commercials and social media.[4] Since 2021, Nimoy and Knight have partnered with L.A. Care Health Plan on a billboard and social media campaign encouraging the public to get vaccinated and boosted.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d T. Rick Jones (25 January 2023). "Julie Nimoy and David Knight On Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy and Making Films". Daily Star Trek News (Podcast). Roddenberry Podcasts. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ Josh Mills (July 2022). "Episode 88: Julie Nimoy & David Knight (Leonard Nimoy)". Rarified Heir (Podcast). Archived from the original on 15 January 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Julie Nimoy". IMDB. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Leonard Nimoy's daughter on the severe lung disease that took her famous father's life and his 'mission' to get fans to stop smoking". Yahoo. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "LeVar Burton Joins Leonard Nimoy Family For Star Trek-Themed COVID Vaccine Campaign In Los Angeles". TrekMovie. Retrieved 25 January 2023.