R.I.P actor Lawrence Montaigne (Star Trek, almost replaced Nimoy as Spock)

[Miles Archer]

Montaigne twice appeared on the classic sci-fi program. The first time was in the season one episode "Balance of Terror," in which the actor portrayed Decius. The episode is notable as the first to introduce the Romulan race.

Montaigne also appeared as a Vulcan character in season two's "Amok Time." The appearance itself was inconsequential, but what happened before could have altered the course of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

In 2012, Montaigne talked with StarTrek.com about how producers wanted him to replace Leonard Nimoy if he decided to join Mission: Impossible.

"They called my agent and said, 'We're considering Lawrence to replace Leonard,'" Montaigne said. "They did the contracts and the whole thing, but there was a stipulation in the contract that said if Leonard comes back, then the whole thing is over." Nimoy decided to stick with the series until its cancelation, ultimately joining Mission: Impossible in 1969.

http://metv.com/stories/rip-lawrence-montaigne-character-actor-best-know-for-star-trek

[shenmue]

1. Rest in peace

[niyad]

2. requiescat in pace