Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles. Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series and several movies, has died at the age of 90. Koenig played Chekov, the sole Communist-bloc member of the Enterprise bridge staff. The show, which ran from 1966 to 1969, has had an almost unprecedented afterlife as fans kept interest in the show alive. Koenige continued acting and wrote scripts for shows such as Family, The Incredible Hulk, and taught part time at UCLA and other schools. He also worked in computer games with a "Star Trek" theme.
gepubliceerd : 6 uur geleden door By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - AP Entertainment Writer in Entertainment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90.
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