Anton Viktorovich Yelchin was an American actor best known for playing Pavel Chekov in three Star Trek films: “Star Trek”, “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Beyond Star Trek”, which were released posthumously in 2016. He died on 19 June 2016. He worked from 2000 to 2016.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Anton Yelcin |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Anton Viktorovich Yelcin |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age at death: | 27 years old |
| Date of birth: | March 11, 1989 |
| Date of death: | June 19, 2016 |
| Birth place: | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Weight: | 73 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Single |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Not |
| children: | Not |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Netto value | 10 million dollars |
Biography of Anton Yelchin
Anton Yelchin was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia on March 11, 1989. He was born into the family of former figure skaters Irina Korina and Viktor Yelchin. His parents are Jews. Anton claims that his grandparents were victims of Stalin’s harsh rules. He also mentioned that his parents qualified to compete in the 1972 Winter Olympics but were denied entry. They were stopped by government officials.
His family immigrated to the United States as refugees in September 1989. Anton was only six months old at the time. His mother was a choreographer in figure skating, and his father coached skating. In California, he attended the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies. He also attended the University of Southern California to study film. He loved to play the guitar.
His mother revealed that a cousin saw Anton when he was a child and told him that he was a beautiful boy who would make a good actor. His mother also stated that despite their efforts to encourage him to pursue his passion for figure skating, he was not good at it.
Anton Yelchin Age, Height, Weight
Anton Yelchin was 27 years old when he died, and he was born on March 11, 1989. He was 1.75 m tall and weighed 73 kg.
Anton Yelcin
Career
Anton Yelchin made his debut in the film “Man is Mostly Water”. “A Time for Dancing”, “Delivering Milo”, “House of D” and “Taken” followed. In 2001, he starred in “Hearts in Atlantis”, the film that catapulted him to stardom.
He played Pavel Chekov in “Star Trek” in 2009.
He also appeared in “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Star Trek Beyond”, both of which were released posthumously. Anton also appeared in the films “Fright Nights”, “Like Crazy” and “The Smurfs”. He also appeared in the films “Odd Thomas”, “Burying the Ex” and “Green Room”. He also provided voices for two video games released in 2013: Star Trek and The Smurfs 2.
Achievements and awards of Anton Yelchin
In 2002, Anton Yelchin received an award for young artists. In 2009, he also received an award from the Boston Society of Film Critics. He was also nominated for a Phoenix Film Critics Award in 2002, as well as a Young Artists Award in 2003 and 2005. In 2010, he was also nominated for a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award.
Anton Yelchin Net Worth in 2023
Anton Yelchin had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death. Despite the fact that he did not leave a will, it was discovered after his death that he left an estate worth $1.4 million. His acting career was the source of his wealth.
Death of Anton Yelchin
On June 19, 2016, Anton Yelchin died in a freak accident. He was found trapped between his car and a brick wall in his home. It is assumed that the jeep crushed his lung. No suspicious activities were discovered during the investigation. He is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Anton Yelchin is considered one of the greatest actors who died too young. He was the only child of his parents, and the parents blamed the vehicle manufacturer Fiat Chrysler for the accident. As a tribute to the young actor, his character in the “Star Trek” series was written. In addition, “Star Trek And Beyond” is dedicated to his memory. Colleagues described him as a kind and modest young man. Several celebrities expressed their shock on Twitter after his death was announced.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn