Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, best known as Pavel Chekov in the original *Star Trek* series and seven films, has died at 90. His representatives said he died at home in North Hollywood, surrounded by family, after a long acting career that made him a familiar figure to generations of science-fiction fans.
Chekov was introduced partly to attract teenage viewers, and Koenig later returned to the role in films including *Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan*. He also played Alfred Bester in *Babylon 5*, wrote an episode of *Star Trek: The Animated Series* and continued acting in later life, winning a 2026 Independent Shorts Awards acting prize for the short film *Mr. Fleischmann*.
In short
- Walter Koenig has died aged 90.
- He played Chekov in *Star Trek* for decades.
- His career also included *Babylon 5* and later awards.