Walter Koenig an American actor and screenwriter best known for his supporting role as Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek.
- Author
- Mary Jane Popp
- Published
- Fri 16 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://redcircle.com/shows/f193731d-0d30-4a8a-b56e-21f8314c48ee/episodes/5675114d-eea5-484f-9804-ece1aca86052
KOENIG WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH SCIENCE FICTION BEFORE BEING CAST ON STAR TREK. ONE OF ONLY TWO ACTORS TO AUDITION, HE WAS CAST AS CHEKOV ALMOST IMMEDIATELY PRIMARILY BECAUSE OF HIS RESEMBLANCE TO BRITISH ACTOR AND SINGER DAVY JONES OF THE MONKEES.
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