Walter Koenig, the Star Trek actor who played Ensign Chekov, dies at age 90
Walter Koenig, an American actor born in Chicago in 1936, died at age 90. He played Pavel Chekov in 36 Star Trek episodes and was known for his role in the original series from 1966 to 1969. Koenig began his acting career in 1962 and joined Star Trek in 1967. He appeared in seven Star Trek films and Babylon 5, and was married to Judy Levitt in 1965.
- Walter Koenig died at the age of 90.
- Koenig played Pavel Andreievich Chekov in 36 Star Trek episodes.
- Walter Koenig was born in Chicago in 1936.
- Star Trek aired on NBC between 1966 and 1969.
- Walter Koenig participated in seven films of the Star Trek saga.
- US media reported Walter Koenig's death through his management.
- George Takei is a friend and colleague of Walter Koenig.
- Koenig also played Alfred Bester in Babylon 5.
- Koenig joined the cast of the second season of Star Trek in 1967.
- Walter Koenig received an award on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Koenig appeared in 36 episodes of the original series.
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