Who first portrayed the Commander shown in Star Trek Beyond in the original Star Trek media franchise?
Leonard Nimoy
Spock
Spock is a fictional character in the "Star Trek" media franchise.
 Spock was first portrayed by Leonard Nimoy in the , and also appears in the , a two-part episode of "", eight of the "Star Trek" feature films, and numerous Star Trek novels, comics, and video games.
 In addition, numerous actors portrayed the various stages of Spock's rapid growth, due to the effects of the Genesis Planet, in the 1984 Star Trek film "".
 In the 2009 film "Star Trek", Nimoy reprised his role with Zachary Quinto, who depicted a younger version of the character, existing within an alternate timeline.
 Both reprised their roles in the 2013 sequel "Star Trek Into Darkness" and Quinto reprised his role again in 2016's "Star Trek Beyond".
Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek Beyond is a 2016 American science fiction adventure film directed by Justin Lin from a screenplay by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung and based on the series "Star Trek" created by Gene Roddenberry.
 It is the thirteenth film in the "Star Trek" film franchise and the third installment in the reboot series, following "Star Trek" (2009) and "Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013).
 Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto reprise their respective roles as Captain James T. Kirk and Commander Spock, with Pegg, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, John Cho and Anton Yelchin reprising their roles from the previous films.
 This was also one of Yelchin's last films before his death in June 2016.
 Idris Elba, Sofia Boutella, Joe Taslim and Lydia Wilson also appear.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (novel)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
 A Novel is a 1979 novelization of the film "", which was released in the same year.
 It is especially notable for being the only "Star Trek" novel to be written by Gene Roddenberry, who created the franchise.
 It was also the first "Star Trek" novel published by Pocket Books, beginning a prolific relationship with the franchise that continues as of 2012.
 At the time the book was published, however, Bantam Books held the rights to publish original Star Trek-based fiction; Pocket Books wouldn't publish its first original Trek novel until 1981. Hikaru Sulu
Hikaru Kato Sulu is a fictional character in the "Star Trek" media franchise.
 Originally known simply as "Sulu", he was portrayed by George Takei in the .
 Sulu also appears in the , the first six "Star Trek" movies, one episode of "", and in numerous books, comics, and video games.
 Sulu's first name, "Hikaru", appeared in a 1981 novel well over a decade after the original series had ended.
 John Cho assumed the role of the character in both the 2009 film "Star Trek" and its sequels, "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "Star Trek Beyond". Star Trek: The Animated Series
Star Trek: The Animated Series (originally known simply as Star Trek but also known as "The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek") is a 1973 animated science fiction television series set in the "Star Trek" universe following the events of "" of the 1960s.
 The animated series was aired under the name Star Trek, but it has become widely known under this longer name (or abbreviated as "ST: TAS" or "TAS") to differentiate it from the original live-action "."
 The success of the original live action series in syndication, and fan pressure for a "Star Trek" revival, led to "The Animated Series" from 1973–1974, as the source of new adventures of the "Enterprise" crew, the next being the 1979 live-action feature film "". Trek to Madworld
Trek to Madworld is one of the original Star Trek novels set in the universe of the original Star Trek television series.
 It was authored by Nebula Award finalist Stephen Goldin, with introduction by Star Trek author David Gerrold (writer of the popular Star Trek episode "The Trouble With Tribbles").
 It was first published by Bantam Books (ISBN  ) in January 1979 (copyright 1978) and has been described as "Star Trek meets Willy Wonka." Leonard McCoy
Dr. Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy is a character in the American science fiction franchise "Star Trek".
 First portrayed by DeForest Kelley in the , McCoy also appears in the , six "Star Trek" films, the pilot episode of "", and in numerous books, comics, and video games.
 Karl Urban assumed the role of the character in the 2009 film "Star Trek", and its sequels, 2013's "Star Trek Into Darkness" and 2016's "Star Trek Beyond". Star Trek: Of Gods and Men
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (OGaM or STOGAM) is a non-canon three-part unofficial Star Trek fan mini-series which contains many cast members from the "Star Trek" TV series and movies.
 It is described by its producers as a "40th Anniversary gift" from "Star Trek" actors to their fans.
 It was filmed in 2006, but its release was delayed until 2007–08.
 It is not officially endorsed by the rightsholders of "Star Trek", but has been covered on the official "Star Trek" website. Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology
Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology is a 1980 book written and edited by Stan and Fred Goldstein, and illustrated by Rick Sternbach.
 At the time of its publication it was the official history of the "Star Trek" universe.
 The first season of "" used references and dates that indicated that the "Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology" was no longer being followed, and it was eventually replaced by "Star Trek Chronology" as the official history of the "Star Trek" universe.
 In 2006, Pocket Books published "Voyages of Imagination", which expanded "Star Trek Chronology" to include the events of all of the "Star Trek" novels. Star Trek Beyond (soundtrack)
Star Trek Beyond: Music from the Motion Picture is a soundtrack album for the 2016 film, "Star Trek Beyond", composed by Michael Giacchino.
 The soundtrack album was released in physical form on July 29, 2016, through Varèse Sarabande, as the follow-up to the critically successful 2009 soundtrack album "Star Trek" and the 2013 soundtrack album "Star Trek Into Darkness".