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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'Star Trek: The Original Series'
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'Star Trek: The Original Series'
Gabbi ShawAug 12, 2020, 23:58 IST
Of the three main cast-members, William Shatner is the last one alive.CBS/Getty Images
There has been some form of "Star Trek" in our lives since 1966, when "Star Trek" premiered its very first episode on September 8.
Over the last 50-plus years, the stars of the original series have remained sci-fi icons, especially to all the Trekkies out there.
Here's where all nine stars from "Star Trek: The Original Series" are up to now. Only four are still alive.
As Spock might've said, the cast of "Star Trek: The Original Series," all lived long and prospered. Four of the stars are still alive today, all in their eighties — William Shatner is pushing 90 — and those that died lived into their seventies and eighties as well.
We've taken a look back at the pivotal show, and the careers of these TV pioneers, and paid respects to those that aren't with us anymore.
Keep scrolling to see what the cast of "Star Trek" has accomplished in the last 54 years.
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William Shatner led the crew of the USS Enterprise as Captain James T. Kirk.
William Shatner in 1967.
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In addition to his "Star Trek" roles, Shatner acted in "T.J. Hooker" and "Boston Legal," hosted "Rescue 911," and has written numerous books.
William Shatner.
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Nichelle Nichols played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, a translator, communications officer, and linguistics expert.
Nichelle Nichols in 1967.
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Nichols retired from public appearances in 2018.
Nichelle Nichols in 2018.
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Walter Koenig was cast as Ensign Pavel Chekov because of his resemblance to the Monkees' Davy Jones.
Walter Koenig in 1968.
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Koenig appeared in the 2018 film, "Diminuendo."
Walter Koenig in 2020.
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George Takei played Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, a helmsman on the Enterprise.
George Takei in 1968.
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Takei is still acting to this day, though many people know him now for his social media presence.
George Takei in 2019.
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Leonard Nimoy played Captain Kirk's first officer and close friend Commander Spock.
Leonard Nimoy in 1967.
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Nimoy died in 2015 at the age of 83. He played Spock for the final time in 2013's "Star Trek Into Darkness," meaning he played Spock for almost 50 years.
Leonard Nimoy in 2014.
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DeForest Kelley played the ship's curmudgeonly chief medical officer, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy.
DeForest Kelley in 1967.
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Kelley died in 1999 at the age of 79, nine years after playing McCoy for the last time.
DeForest Kelley in 1996.
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Majel Barrett had a recurring role as Nurse Christine Chapel.
Majel Barrett in 1967.
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Barrett died in 2008 when she was 76 years old. Up until her death, she had been involved with every "Star Trek" series in some way, leading fans to call her the First Lady of "Star Trek."
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry in 2006.
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James Doohan played chief engineering officer Montgomery "Scotty" Scott.
James Doohan in 1969.
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James Doohan died at the age of 85 in 2005.
James Doohan in 2004.
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Grace Lee Whitney appeared in the first season of the show as Yeoman Janice Rand.
Grace Lee Whitney in 1966.
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Whitney died in 2015 at the age of 85.
Grace Lee Whitney in 2013.
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