Content overview: “Walter Koenig, Star Trek's Original Chekov, Dies at 90”. Walter Koenig, the actor who brought Star Trek's Ensign Pavel Chekov to life, has died at age 90, his representatives confirmed. Koenig joined the original Star Trek series in its second season, playing the young Russian navigator whose accent and youthful energy added a new dynamic to the Enterpris Koenig joined the original Star Trek series in its second season, playing the young Russian navigator whose accent and youthful energy added a new dynamic to the Enterprise crew.
He continued the role in the first seven Star Trek films, including Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and later made appearances in fan productions and conventions. Beyond Star Trek, Koenig had a long career in television and film, with roles on shows like Babylon 5, where he played the recurring character Alfred Bester. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.