Walter Koenig at 90: From Chekov’s Salute to a Quiet Legacy, How a Character Actor Became Part of the Star Trek Story
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on Star Trek, has died at 90. More than a notice of passing, his death prompts a look back at a career carved out of modesty, adaptability, and a knack for making supporting roles feel essential to a franchise that grew into a cultural phenomenon.