Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
The actor and writer, known for seven Star Trek films and Babylon 5, died of natural causes, his representative said.
- On Sunday, actor Walter Koenig died at age 90 in North Hollywood from natural causes, his representative confirmed. The performer passed away at his home surrounded by family.
- Koenig gained fame as navigation officer Pavel Chekov on Star Trek, joining the series in its second season and appearing in 36 of 50 episodes aired 1967–1969. He later portrayed the villainous Psi Cop Alfred Bester on Babylon 5.
- Beyond television, Koenig appeared in seven Star Trek feature films from 1979–1991 and maintained a stage career spanning three decades. He also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2010 sci-fi film InAlienable.
- Survivors include his daughter, actress and screenwriter Danielle Koenig. He was preceded in death by wife Judy Levitt and son actor Andrew Koenig, who died in 2010.
- Koenig leaves behind a legacy as a foundational figure in science fiction, having successfully transitioned from actor to writer, director, and author across a prolific career spanning decades.
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He became known by his role as Navigator on the Starship Enterprise. Now actor Walter Koenig died at the age of 90 years.
The American actor turned 90 years old
US actor Walter Koenig died at the age of 90 in his home in Los Angeles. He became known with his role as Pavel Chekov in Star Trek.
Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s original Pavel Chekov, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the Star Trek television series and several films, has died. He was 90. Koenig died on Monday at his home in the North Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, talent agent Zachery McGinnis said in a statement. In Star Trek, Ensign Chekov was the sole Communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff. His friendly, supportive presence showed how th…
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, has died - The Boston Globe
Koenig played Chekov in seven “Star Trek” movies starting in 1979, as well as innumerable other spinoffs, including writing a “Star Trek” book, “Chekov’s Enterprise,” in 1980.
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