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Walter Koenig
★ Acting

Walter Koenig

Born 1936 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1959–2025

Walter Koenig, born in 1936 in Chicago, made a significant impact in genre cinema with his performances in Nightmare Honeymoon (1974) and Moontrap (1988). In Nightmare Honeymoon, he plays a pivotal role that blends dark humor with unsettling themes, reflecting the film's cult status. His work in Moontrap further showcases his ability to navigate the realms of science fiction, contributing to the film's exploration of extraterrestrial encounters. Koenig's diverse career in acting extends beyond these titles, but his roles in these cult classics cement his place in the annals of genre film history.

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Moontrap

Moontrap

1989 ★ 4.8
as Col. Jason Grant

The Space Shuttle returns to earth, but some of the equipment brought back on it begins to behave strangely. Scientists are unsure what is happening, and decide to take all necessary precautions.

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Filmography

93 credits
2020s 11 credits
2025
Movie
2024
TV
2023
Movie ★ 7.7
2022
In Search of Tomorrow as Self - Interviewee
Movie ★ 6.6
2022
Movie
2022
TV ★ 10.0
2021
Movie ★ 6.8
2020
Unbelievable!!!!! as Fireman Frank
Movie ★ 4.2
2020
Star Trek: Picard as President Anton Chekov (voice)
TV ★ 7.2
2010s 15 credits
2018
Diminuendo as Milton Green
Movie ★ 4.0
2017
Neil Stryker and The Tyrant of Time as Ray Nabroski (future)
Movie ★ 5.0
2017
Movie ★ 5.5
2016
Movie ★ 6.4
2016
Movie ★ 7.4
2015
Cowboys & Engines as Professor Timéon
Movie ★ 8.0
2015
Star Trek: Renegades as Admiral Chekov /The Admiral
Movie ★ 5.0
2014
Movie ★ 7.2
2013
Blue Dream as Lassie
Movie ★ 4.3
2013
TV ★ 6.4
2012
Handball as Captain
Movie
2012
Movie ★ 6.7
2011
Movie ★ 6.4
2000s 15 credits
2009
Movie ★ 3.5
2008
Bone Eater as Coogan
Movie ★ 3.4
2008
InAlienable as Dr. Shilling
Movie ★ 3.1
2008
TV ★ 4.0
2007
Star Trek: Of Gods and Men as Captain Pavel Chekov
Movie ★ 4.2
2006
Mad Cowgirl as Pastor Dylan
Movie ★ 4.5
2006
Movie ★ 4.3
2005
How William Shatner Changed the World as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.1
2005
TV ★ 6.0
2003
Roddenberry on Patrol as Mr. Lofcheck
Movie ★ 8.0
2003
Maximum Surge as Drexel
Movie ★ 3.0
2002
TV ★ 6.5
2000
Drawing Down the Moon as Joe Merchant
Movie ★ 7.5
2000
TV ★ 6.6
1990s 15 credits
1999
Futurama as Walter Koenig (voice)
TV ★ 8.4
1997
Trekkies as Self
Movie ★ 6.4
1997
TV ★ 8.3
1996
Sworn to Justice as Dr. Breitenheim
Movie ★ 5.4
1996
Movie ★ 5.5
1996
Movie ★ 6.1
1995
TV ★ 7.8
1994
Star Trek: Generations as Commander Pavel Chekov
Movie ★ 6.5
1994
Movie ★ 6.4
1994
Babylon 5 as Alfred Bester
TV ★ 8.0
1993
Diagnosis: Murder as Quinn Trask
TV ★ 7.1
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Ensign Pavel Chekov
TV ★ 7.9
1991
Movie ★ 7.0
1991
Movie ★ 6.3
1980s 12 credits
1989
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
Movie ★ 5.7
1989
Moontrap as Col. Jason Grant
Movie ★ 4.9
1989
TV ★ 5.9
1986
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
Movie ★ 7.2
1986
Movie ★ 6.7
1986
The Real Ghostbusters as Vladimir Maximov / Followers (voice)
TV ★ 7.7
1984
Movie ★ 6.6
1984
TV ★ 6.6
1983
Movie ★ 6.5
1982
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
Movie ★ 7.4
1980
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 6 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
Nightmare Honeymoon as Deputy Sheriff
Movie ★ 5.5
1974
The Questor Tapes as Administrative Assistant
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
TV ★ 8.2
1971
Movie
1971
Columbo as Sergeant Johnson
TV ★ 8.1
1960s 11 credits
1967
TV ★ 6.8
1967
TV ★ 6.9
1966
Star Trek as Pavel Chekov
TV ★ 8.0
1966
TV ★ 7.3
1965
TV ★ 6.8
1963
Mr. Novak as Alexsei Dubov
TV ★ 7.3
1963
The Lieutenant as Sgt. John Delwyn
TV ★ 7.0
1963
Mr. Novak as Jim Carsey
TV ★ 7.3
1963
Mr. Novak as Paul Ryder
TV ★ 7.3
1962
TV ★ 7.8
1961
TV ★ 5.9
1950s 1 credit
1959
The Untouchables as Student (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.9
Crew Credits
2010s 1 credit
2012
Handball Producer
Movie
2000s 2 credits
2008
Movie ★ 3.1
2008
InAlienable Executive Producer
Movie ★ 3.1
1980s 1 credit
1982
TV ★ 5.7
1970s 3 credits
1976
Family Writer
TV ★ 7.2
1974
TV ★ 7.1
1973
TV ★ 6.8