<P> Anton Viktorovich Yelchin ( March 11 , 1989 -- June 19 , 2016 ) was an American television and film actor . He was best known as Pavel Chekov in three Star Trek films : the first film , Star Trek ( 2009 ) ; the first sequel , Star Trek Into Darkness ( 2013 ) ; and the posthumously released Star Trek Beyond ( 2016 ) . He was also known for his work in independent cinema . </P>
<P> Anton Viktorovich Yelchin ( March 11 , 1989 -- June 19 , 2016 ) was an American television and film actor . He was best known as Pavel Chekov in three Star Trek films : the first film , Star Trek ( 2009 ) ; the first sequel , Star Trek Into Darkness ( 2013 ) ; and the posthumously released Star Trek Beyond ( 2016 ) . He was also known for his work in independent cinema . </P>
who played chekov in the new star trek movies
who played chekov in the new star trek movies
Anton Viktorovich Yelchin
Anton Viktorovich Yelchin