attends the "Cymbeline" premiere during the 71st Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2014 in Venice, Italy.
Film actor Anton Yelchin, famous for his roles in the “Star Trek” reboots and “Alpha Dog,” has died at the age of 27, TheWrap has learned.
“Actor Anton Yelchin was killed in a fatal traffic collision early this morning,” his publicist Jennifer Allen said. “His family requests you respect their privacy at this time.”
The actor was fatally pinned between his own car and a brick mailbox at his San Fernando Valley home, police confirmed to TheWrap.
Yelchin was en route to meet his friends for a rehearsal when the accident occurred — at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Sunday. After he did not show up, friends responded to his residence where they located him deceased by his own vehicle, police said.
Authorities do not suspect foul play.
Yelchin was best known for playing navigator Pavel Chekov in the rebooted “Star Trek” film franchise. The third film in the new series, “Star Trek Beyond,” is slated to open July 22, 2016.
Yelchin was also cast in the television series “Mr. Mercedes” with Brendan Gleeson, though that project is listed on IMDb as in pre-production.
The late actor was born in Russia. An only child, he is survived by his two parents, Irina Korina and Viktor Yelchin, who were pair figure skaters.
He first broke out in indies, like Nick Cassavetes‘ 2006 drama “Alpha Dog,” before moving to more prominent gigs, including two seasons as Hank Azaria‘s son on HBO’s “Huff” and Kyle Reese in 2009’s “Terminal Salvation.”
Anton Yelchin's 10 Most Memorable Roles (Videos)
Anton Yelchin was best known for portraying Pavel Chekov in the "Star Trek" reboot, but his acting career spanned 15 years.
He died Sunday in a freak car accident at the age of 27.
We look back at some of his best work.
"Delivering Milo" (2001)
One of Yelchin's earliest credited roles was the titular role in "Delivering Milo."
Yelchin would later team up with his costar Jon Cho for "Star Trek"
"Alpha Dog" (2006)
Based on a true story, Yelchin played a teen who became dangerously embroiled in a feud over drug money.
"Charlie Bartlett" (2007)
Yelchin played the wealthy teenager after which the film is named in this R-rated comedic drama.
"Star Trek" (2009)
Yelchin debuted as Pavel Chekov in the series reboot, directed by J.J. Abrams.
"Terminator Salvation" (2009)
The late actor played Kyle Reese in this version of "Terminator," starring Christian Bale as John Connor.
"The Smurfs" (2011)
Yelchin voiced the role of Clumsy Smurf in four "Smurfs" films.
"Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013)
Yelchin reprised his role as Chekov in the sequel, where he was able to trade in his yellow uniform for a red officer's one.
"Cymbeline" (2014)
Yelchin showed off his dramatic chops in this dark adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy.
"Green Room" (2015)
The horror thriller starring Yelchin only had a limited release, but had a score of 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Star Trek Beyond" (2016)
Sadly, Yelchin died a month before "Star Trek Beyond" was set to be released. The ensemble cast has been devasted by the loss of their costar.
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Late actor had diverse body of work spanning 15 years
Anton Yelchin was best known for portraying Pavel Chekov in the "Star Trek" reboot, but his acting career spanned 15 years.
He died Sunday in a freak car accident at the age of 27.
We look back at some of his best work.
27 Club: Stars Who Died at Age 27, From Jimi Hendrix to Amy Winehouse (Photos)
Artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Amy Winehouse all died before they reached 28.
Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911 - August 16, 1938)
The American blues legend made the Mississippi Delta style famous, but his premature death near Greenwood, Mississippi, remains as mysterious as much of his short life.
Rudy Lewis (August 23, 1936 – May 20, 1964)
The R&B singer for the Drifters sang lead on such hits as "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Up On The Roof" and "On Broadway." He was found dead in a Harlem hotel room of a suspected drug overdose.
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Brian Jones (February 28, 1942 – July 3, 1969)
The founder and original leader of the Rolling Stones drowned in the swimming pool of his home in East Sussex, England.
Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970)
The rock guitarist died in London of asphyxiation while intoxicated on barbituates.
Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970)
The blues singer died of a heroin overdose at the Landmark Motor Hotel in Hollywood.
Jim Morrison (December 8, 1943 - July 3, 1971)
The singer, songwriter and frontman for The Doors was found in the bathtub of a Paris apartment, apparently from an accidental heroin overdose.
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973)
A founding member of the Grateful Dead, McKiernan died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage at his home in Corte Madera, California.
Jean-Michel Basquiat (December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988)
The American graphic artist famous for graffiti-inspired paintings died of a heroin overdose in his Manhattan studio.
Reggie Lewis (November 21, 1965 – July 27, 1993)
A small forward for the Boston Celtics, he suffered a sudden heart attack on the court at an off-season practice.
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Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994)
The singer-songwriter and frontman for the grunge band Nirvana died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head.
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Richey James Edwards (December 1967, - February 1, 1995)
The Welsh guitarist and lyricist for the Manic Street Preachers missed a flight for a U.S. promotional tour on February 1, 1995 and he functionally disappeared near the Wales-England border soon after that. In 2008, he was declared "presumed dead."
Jonathan Brandis (April 13, 1976 – November 12, 2003)
A child actor best known for the NBC sci-fi series "SeaQuest DSV" committed suicide in his L.A. apartment building.
Pat Tillman (November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004)
The star safety for the Arizona Cardinals who left the NFL after 9/11 to enlist in the U.S. Army. He died in Afghanistan in a case of friendly fire in the midst of a firefight.
Amy Winehouse (September 14, 1983 - July 23, 2011)
The British R&B and soul singer, who had long battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol, died of alcohol poisoning at her London home.
The Chicago rapper (né Derrick Coleman) who rose to fame with his cousin Chief Keef died on in 2018. No cause of death was immediately revealed, but Santana was hospitalized three months before with kidney and liver failure.
The professional pitcher, who debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012 and later played for the Los Angeles Angels, was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, in July 2019. No foul play was suspected, authorities said.
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Gone too soon
Artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Amy Winehouse all died before they reached 28.
