Nicholas Meyer is probably best known for his involvement in the Star Trek films. According to his website, it was seeing his first movie The Beggar's Opera (1953) that inspired him to become a filmmaker. He was fascinated by such literary classics as Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and made an ambitious 8mm film adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days. His start in the business included work as unit publicist for the Paramount hit Love Story (1970). From that experience he wrot ...[Read Story]
