The Economic Times

Walter Koenig dies at 90: Star Trek actor won 2026 acting award for short film 'Mr. Fleischmann' months before death

Walter Koenig, the American actor best known for playing Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek television series and films, has died at 90. He also earned recognition for his role as Alfred Bester in Babylon 5 and built a diverse career as a writer, director, author and acting teacher. Just a few months before his death, Walter Koenig was honored for his short film Mr. Fleischmann