Walter Koenig
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 14, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1959–2025 (67 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
Walter Koenig is an American actor. He is known for his roles in Star Trek and Babylon 5. In the former, he played a character named Pavel Chekov. In the latter, he portrayed Alfred Bester. Koenig has written a script for the 2008 science fiction legal thriller InAlienable. He has a long list of acting credits, with 87 known credits. Koenig was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. His birthday is September 14, 1936.
Career overview
Walter Koenig is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He is associated with the TV series Star Trek, where he played a character. Koenig's acting credits include numerous roles in various projects.
As a television actor, Koenig is known for his work on the series Babylon 5, where he portrayed the character Alfred Bester. In addition to his television work, Koenig has also appeared in films. He wrote the script for the 2008 science fiction legal thriller InAlienable.
Koenig has accumulated a significant number of acting credits throughout his career, with a total of 87 known credits. His work in the entertainment industry spans multiple decades, with his birthdate listed as September 14, 1936.
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Full Filmography
92 titles- Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star Trek (2025) as Self
- Raging Midlife (2025) as Otis
- The D-Con Chamber (2024) as Self
- Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event (2023) as Anton Chekov (voice)
- The Shuttlepod Show (2022) as Self
- In Search of Tomorrow (2022) as Self - Interviewee
- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022) as Self - (archive footage)
- The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021) as Self
- Woman in Motion (2021) as Self
- Star Trek: Picard (2020) as President Anton Chekov (voice)
- Unbelievable!!!!! (2020) as Fireman Frank
- Diminuendo (2018) as Milton Green
- Neil Stryker and The Tyrant of Time (2017) as Ray Nabroski (future)
- For the Love of Spock (2016) as Self
- 50 Years of Star Trek (2016) as Self
- Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault (2016)
- Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault (2016) as Self
- Star Trek: Renegades (2015) as Admiral Chekov /The Admiral
- Cowboys & Engines (2015) as Professor Timéon
- To Be Takei (2014) as Self
- The Captains Close Up (2013) as Self
- Blue Dream (2013) as Lassie
- Handball (2012) as Captain
- Handball (2012) Producer
- Backyard Blockbusters (2012) as Self
- The Captains (2011) as Self
- Bring Back... Star Trek (2009) as Self
- Shatner's Raw Nerve (2008) as Self
- Bone Eater (2008) as Coogan
- InAlienable (2008) as Dr. Shilling
- InAlienable (2008) Writer
- InAlienable (2008) Executive Producer
- Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007) as Captain Pavel Chekov
- 40 Years of Star Trek (2006) as Self
- Mad Cowgirl (2006) as Pastor Dylan
- Bring Back... (2005) as Self
- How William Shatner Changed the World (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century (2004)
- Roddenberry on Patrol (2003) as Mr. Lofcheck
- Maximum Surge (2003) as Drexel
- After They Were Famous (2002) as Self
- Son of the Beach (2000)
- Drawing Down the Moon (2000) as Joe Merchant
- Futurama (1999) as Walter Koenig (voice)
- Space Cadets (1997) as Self
- Trekkies (1997) as Self
- Sworn to Justice (1996) as Dr. Breitenheim
- Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996) as Self
- William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1996) as Self
- Almost Perfect (1995)
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Alfred Bester
- Star Trek: Generations (1994) as Commander Pavel Chekov
- Star Trek: A Captain's Log (1994) as Self
- William Shatner: Captain's Log (1994) as Self
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Ensign Pavel Chekov
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Quinn Trask
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
- Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special (1991) as Self
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
- Moontrap (1989) as Col. Jason Grant
- The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988) as Self
- The Real Ghostbusters (1986) as Vladimir Maximov / Followers (voice)
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
- Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986) as Self
- Surprise, Surprise (1984) as Self
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
- Antony and Cleopatra (1983) as Pompey
- The Powers of Matthew Star (1982) Writer
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
- The Starlost: The Alien Oro (1980) as Oro
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Lt. Pavel Chekov
- Family (1976) Writer
- Land of the Lost (1974) Writer
- Nightmare Honeymoon (1974) as Deputy Sheriff
- The Questor Tapes (1974) as Administrative Assistant
- Star Trek (1973) Writer
- The Starlost (1973) as Oro
- Columbo (1971) as Sergeant Johnson
- Goodbye, Raggedy Ann (1971) as Jerry
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- Star Trek (1966) as Pavel Chekov
- Jericho (1966)
- Gidget (1965)
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Alexsei Dubov
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Jim Carsey
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Paul Ryder
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Sgt. John Delwyn
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Tiger
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Untouchables (1959) as Student (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter Koenig best known for?
Walter Koenig is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The D-Con Chamber (2024), The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021), Star Trek: Picard (2020), The Captains (2011).
When and where was Walter Koenig born?
Walter Koenig was born on September 14, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Walter Koenig have?
Walter Koenig has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2025.
What is Walter Koenig's background in cinema and television?
Walter Koenig is an American actor. He is known for his roles in Star Trek and Babylon 5. In the former, he played a character named Pavel Chekov. In the latter, he portrayed Alfred Bester. Koenig has written a script for the 2008 science fiction legal thriller InAlienable. He has a long list of acting credits, with 87...
Walter Koenig by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Futurama (1999) as Walter Koenig (voice) — aged about 62
- Columbo (1971) as Sergeant Johnson — aged about 34
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Alfred Bester — aged about 57
- Star Trek (1966) as Pavel Chekov — aged about 29
- The Untouchables (1959) as Student (uncredited) — aged about 22
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Ensign Pavel Chekov — aged about 56
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