Walter Koenig is a multitalented American who has earned a net worth of $4 million as an actor, writer, educator, and director. In the original “Star Trek” series and films, Walter Koenig played Ensign Pavel Chekov.
Later, he became well-known for his work on another sci-fi show, “Babylon 5.” Koenig, meantime, has written for shows including “Land of the Lost” and “The Powers of Matthew Star” on television.
On September 10, 2012, Walter was honored with the 2,279th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his achievements in the field.
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What is Walter Koenig’s Net Worth?
| Net Worth: | $4 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Sep 14, 1936 (86 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Chicago |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Profession: | Actor, Teacher, Writer, Television Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Walter Koenig’s Early Life and Education.
On September 14, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Sarah and Isadore Koenig, Russian Jewish immigrants, Walter Koenig entered the world. His early education was in New York City, where he had moved with his family.
Preparing for a career in medicine, Koenig first attended Grinnell College in Iowa before transferring to UCLA, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Koenig went back to New York to study acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre after a professor strongly suggested he do so.
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Walter Koenig’s Start of Television Career.
In 1963, Koenig made his television acting debut in episodes of “Mr. Novak” and “The Great Adventure.” In the year following, he guest starred in both “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour” and “The Lieutenant,” Gene Roddenberry’s first television series.
After “Ben Casey,” “Gidget,” “I Spy,” and “Jericho,” Koenig continued to appear on other shows for the next two years.
Star Trek
Koenig’s breakthrough role as Ensign Pavel Chekov, navigator of the USS Enterprise, in Gene Roddenberry’s original “Star Trek” television series, came to him in 1967. He became a regular in the cast by the middle of the second season and stayed through the end of the show’s run in 1969.
Koenig’s portrayal of Chekov earned him notoriety for his hammy, over-the-top Russian accent and mop-top haircut reminiscent of Davy Jones. After “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,” “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,” and “Star Trek VI:
The Undiscovered Country,” all of which starred the original cast, he reprised the role six more times between 1979 and 1991.
Star Trek: Generations, the first film in the “Next Generation” series, starred Walter Koenig as Chekov once again. To add to his resume, he has also voiced Spock in a variety of “Star Trek” video games, such as the space combat simulator “Star Trek: Shattered Universe” and the massively multiplayer online role-playing game “Star Trek Online.”
Walter Koenig’s Further Acting Career.
Koenig continued to appear on television after the cancellation of the original “Star Trek” series, making guest appearances on Medical Center, The Virginian, and Ironside. After that, he appeared on “Columbo” and in the TV movies “Goodbye, Raggedy Ann” and “The Questor Tapes.”
Walter Koenig’s Writing Career.
Koenig worked as a screenwriter, penning scripts for movies like “I Wish I May” and “You’re Never Alone When You’re a Schizophrenic,” as well as episodes for shows like “Land of the Lost,” “What Really Happened to the Class of ’65?,” and “The Powers of Matthew Star.” One-act plays like “The Secret Life of Lily Langtree” are also his own creation.
Koenig is a prolific author, having written several books in addition to his nonfiction works. Among the works he’s contributed to is the autobiography A Neurotic’s Guide to the Universe, the journal Chekov’s Enterprise, and the science fiction novel Buck Alice and the Actor-Robot. Other works by Koenig include the comic book series Raver and the graphic novel Walter Koenig’s Things to Come.
Walter Koenig’s Personal Life.
It was in 1965 that Koenig tied the knot with Judy Levitt. They raised two talented offspring: comedian/writer/director Danielle and actor/writer/director Andrew who played Richard “Boner” Stabone on the TV sitcom “Growing Pains.” In 2010, he took his own life.
In order to give back to his alma mater, Koenig has returned to UCLA to instruct acting and directing courses. He has also been a professor at the California School of Professional Psychology, Actor’s Alley Repertory Company, and Sherwood Oaks Experimental Film College.
