Legendary Jewish actor Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek's' plucky Chekov, dies at 90...

Culture and arts | Oct 26, 2026, 6:46 PM

Walter Koenig, the Jewish actor best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and its films, has died at age 90.

Koenig's career spanned the classic television show and seven motion pictures, establishing a lasting presence in science fiction.

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