You achieved a level of stellar-stardom that most could only dream, derived from your cherished portrayal of the USS Enterprise's diligent navigator, Pavel Chekov.
Whether per the classic, Star Trek, television run, its theatrical movies, spinoff shows, fan films or video games, you--and your resolute, Russian persona--became an integral part of our lives.
Your eminent status also filled other avenues and niches we came to enjoy, including such feature films as The Questar Tapes, Moontrap, Drawing Down the Moon, InAlienable, Diminuendo, Bone Eater, Nightmare Honeymoon, Blue Dream, Nobility, Mad Cowgirl, Raging Midlife, Sworn to Justice, Scream of the Bikini, Goodbye Raggedy Ann and the Star Trek spoof, Unbelievable!!!!!
On the small screen, you were even more ubiquitous, with guest spots on Babylon 5 (as the recurring PSI Corps Cop, Alfred Bester), The Starlost, The Lieutenant, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Mr. Novak, The Virginian, The Great Adventure, Combat!, Medical Center, Ben Casey, Ironside, Mannix, Columbo, Jericho, I Spy, Bring 'Em Back Alive, Futurama, The Real Ghostbusters, Gidget and Son of the Beach.
We held you near to our hearts, Mr. Koenig, because you were one of us, and at the same time, more than us: a top-tier celebrity who still appeared an everyman, with all the foibles and woes one might expect. (My heart still aches for your son, Andrew, who left us far too soon.) Nevertheless, you marched on through both good and bad times, rising to the occasion whenever you could, always there with a kind word for your fans.
Bless you, sir, for your talent and benevolence. Thank you for being our endearing friend. ❤
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