The Roddenberry Archive: Walter Koenig: In Conversation

The Roddenberry Archive presents “In Conversation: Walter Koenig,” an in-depth profile of the actor who portrayed navigator Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series and movies. Koenig tells of series creator Gene Roddenberry’s insistence on ethnic diversity in Star Trek, and why he believes it is a key to the franchise’s ongoing success. Koenig talks about working with William Shatner and the rest of the Star Trek cast, reflecting on his frustration at his role as a supporting character. He reveals his devastation at learning that his character would not appear in Star Trek’s early 1970s revival in animation, as well as his subsequent satisfaction at being asked to serve as one of the new show’s writers. The actor recalls his experiences on the six Star Trek films featuring the original series cast, his joy at being awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and of the moment when he realized that his personal insecurities held the key to his ability to portray any character he chose.

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