Anton Yelchin Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 69 kg |
Date of Birth | March 11, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Eye Color | Gray |
Anton Yelchin was an American actor. He will be remembered for his many roles in films such as Delivering Milo, Star Trek, Terminator Salvation, Like Crazy, You and I, The Beaver, The Smurfs, Fright Night, Star Trek Into Darkness, Burying the Ex, Green Room, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. His parents are renowned figure skating professionals who immigrated to the United States due to oppression from former Soviet Union authorities. Anton played guitar and piano and took acting lessons at the University of Southern California. He passed away in a “freak accident” in 2016.
Born Name
Anton Viktorovich Yelchin
Nick Name
Anton
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Birth Date
Anton Yelchin was born on March 11, 1989.
Died
Anton Yelchin died aged 27 on June 19, 2016, at his home in Studio City, California, from a “freak accident” when his Jeep Grand Cherokee which was kept in neutral rolled back down his driveway and pinned him against the pillar and a security fence. He died later in the day from “blunt traumatic asphyxia” sustained from the accident.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Resting Place
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Nationality
Education
Anton Yelchin studied at the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in Tarzana, California and later took admission to study film at the University of Southern California in 2007.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Viktor Yelchin (Figure Skater, Coach)
- Mother – Irina Korina (Figure Skater, Choreographer)
- Siblings – He was the only child.
- Others – Eugene Yelchin (Uncle) (Artist, Author), Aron/Aaron/Arcady Isaac Yelchin (Paternal Grandfather) (Was Captain of the Red Army Soccer Club in 1945), Yelena Jacob (Paternal Grandmother), Grigoriy N. Korin (Maternal Grandfather)
Manager
Unknown
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
69 kg or 152 lbs
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Girlfriend / Spouse
Anton Yelchin has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Gray
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly hair
- High cheekbones
Brand Endorsements
Anton Yelchin had endorsed and appeared in a commercial for XboxOne.
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Religion
Judaism
Best Known For
His character as Pavel Chekov in Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016)
First Film
In 2000, he made his theatrical film debut in the musical comedy film A Man Is Mostly Water as Augie.
In 2011, he lent his voice for the character of Shun Kazama in the English version of the animated drama film From Up on Poppy Hill.
First TV Show
In 2000, he made his first TV show appearance on the drama series ER as Robbie Edelstein.
In 2002, he made his debut as a voice actor on the drama series Judging Amy as Davis Bishop.
Anton Yelchin Favorite Things
- Directors – Joe Dante and Jim Jarmusch
- Novel – Crime and Punishment (1866) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Composer – Rachmaninoff
- Song – Nazi Punks
Source – LA Mag, The Guardian
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Anton Yelchin Facts
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