Leonard Nimoy Played Four Roles on ‘Wagon Train’ Before ‘Star Trek’

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  Leonard Nimoy played four different characters on the television Western “Wagon Train” before he became known as Mr. Spock on “Star Trek.”

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  His first appearance was in the 1959 episode “The Estaban Zamora Story,” as sheep-herder Bernabe Zamora.

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  He later played a Cherokee named Ned, bandit Joaquin Delgado and Emeterio Vasquez.

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  Nimoy said his first role on the series was a very important event in his career because it let him stretch his acting skills.

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  “Wagon Train” was also the Western that inspired Gene Roddenberry to describe “Star Trek” as “Wagon Train to the stars.”

Who

Leonard Nimoy, who later played Mr. Spock on “Star Trek.

What

He played four different characters on the Western “Wagon Train.

When

His first appearance was in 1959; his final one was during the show’s fifth season.

Where

On the television series “Wagon Train.

Why

The article says the roles helped Nimoy develop his acting skills for his later career.

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