Walter Koenig reveals the surprising audition that landed him the role of Pavel Chekov on Star Trek, including Gene ...

During Star Trek's original run, viewers got their first look at a new bridge character during season 2: Pavel Chekov, a Russian-born ensign fresh out of the academy. Only 22 at the time, he brought a ...

Walter Koenig was struck by an odd urge involving his Star Trek: The Motion Picture co-star, Persis Khambatta, but the latter ...

"In the film, Chekov is renowned for his intelligence and technical skills, serving as the Communications Officer responsible for communication with other ships and entities. His Russian accent and ...

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