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Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin
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Russian-born Us Actor Anton Yelchin Poses During a Photocall For the Movie 'Burying the Ex' During the 71st Annual Venice International Film Festival in Venice Italy 04 September 2014 the Movie is Presented out of Competition at the Festival That Runs From 27 August to 06 September 2014 Italy Venice Italy Venice Film Festival 2014 - Sep 2014
Director Drake Doremus speaks at a life celebration and statue unveiling for the late actor Anton Yelchin at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, in Los Angeles. Doremus directed Yelchin in his 2011 film "Like Crazy." Yelchin died in June 2016 at the age of 27 Anton Yelchin Life Celebration and Statue Unveiling Ceremony, Los Angeles, USA - 08 Oct 2017
Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by C Folger/Focus Features/Kobal/Shutterstock (9334312a) Anya Taylor-Joy, Anton Yelchin "Thoroughbreds" Film - 2017
Editorial use only. No book cover usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Double Play Films/Kobal/Shutterstock (9140138i) Anton Yelchin "Porto" Film - 2016 View Gallery View Gallery 7 Photos.

Details

Height:
5' 9"
Hometown:
Los Angeles

Bio:
Anton Yelchin (born Anton Viktorovich Yelchin on March 11, 1989) was a famous young Russian/American actor who starred in such films as the Star Trek reboot franchise, as well as Fright Night, and The Smurfs.  He was the son of  a successful pair of professional figure skaters in Russia, who brought him to America when he was 6 years old. His family moved to LA, where he very early on took acting lessons. His first role was at 10 years of age, in a guest sting on E.R. A promising star, Anton was suddenly and tragically killed early Sunday morning on June 19, 2016 after getting pinned by his own car in his garage.

Best Known For:
Anton Yelchin is best known for reinventing the role of Pavel Chekov in the rebooted franchise of Star Trek, starring alongside Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana.

Personal Life:
Anton Yelchin was rumored to be dating both Mika Boorem (a fashion/runway model) and Imogen Poots (actress & model) for a time. It is not known if he was dating anyone seriously at the time of his tragic death.