Age, Biography, and Wiki
Anton Yelchin was born on March 11, 1989, in Leningrad, Soviet Union, to Irina and Viktor Yelchin, both figure skaters. His family moved to the United States when he was a child. Yelchin began his acting career at a young age, making his debut in the independent drama "A Man is Mostly Water" at the age of 10. He is known for his memorable performances in films and TV shows such as "Hearts in Atlantis," "Alpha Dog," "Criminal Minds," and the "Star Trek" franchise.
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| Date of Birth | 11 March 1989 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Birth Place | Leningrad, Soviet Union |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 19 June, 2016 |
| Died Place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Although specific details about Anton Yelchin's height and weight are not widely reported, he was known for his slender build and average height.
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Dating & Relationship Status
At the time of his death, Yelchin's relationship status was not widely publicized. However, there were reports of him being in relationships, but these details were not extensively covered in the media.
Anton Viktorovich Yelchin (March 11, 1989 – June 19, 2016) was an American actor. Born in the Soviet Union to a Russian Jewish family, he immigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of six months. He began his career as a child actor, appearing as the lead of the mystery drama film Hearts in Atlantis (2001) and a series regular on the Showtime comedy-drama Huff (2004–2006). His fame grew when he guest-starred in a 2004 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as his leading role as the title character of Charlie Bartlett (2007).
His parents, Irina Korina and Viktor Yelchin, were pair figure skaters who were stars of the Leningrad Ice Ballet for 15 years. He was Jewish, and his family was subjected to religious and political oppression in the Soviet Union. Yelchin said that his grandparents "suffered in ways [he] can't even begin to understand under Stalin". Nationally, Yelchin's parents were the third-ranked pair team; they thus qualified for the 1972 Winter Olympics, but were not permitted to participate by the Soviet authorities. Yelchin said the reason was unclear: "I don't exactly know what that was – because they were Jewish or because the KGB didn't want them to travel."
Yelchin's family left for the United States in September 1989, when he was six months old, and were thereafter granted refugee status from the Department of State. His mother worked as a figure skating choreographer and his father as a figure skating coach, having been Sasha Cohen's first trainer. Yelchin's uncle is the children's author and painter Eugene Yelchin. In an article published in the Los Angeles Times in December 1989, Yelchin's mother stated, "A woman came up, saw Anton, and said, 'He's beautiful. He will be actor.'" Yelchin stated that he "wasn't very good" at figure skating, his parents' profession.
In Alpha Dog, Yelchin played Zack Mazursky, a character based on real-life murder victim Nicholas Markowitz. USA Today's review described Yelchin's performance as "heartbreakingly endearing". After the film's premiere, Markowitz's mother praised his portrayal of her son. Yelchin subsequently headlined Fierce People, which received a limited release on September 7, 2007. In 2008, he played the title role in Charlie Bartlett, a film about a wealthy teenager in a public high school. He also appeared alongside the Russian duo t.A.T.u. in the film You and I (which was filmed in Moscow during the summer of 2007).
In August 2016, Yelchin's parents announced through their attorney that they were planning to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler. The dealership from which Yelchin purchased the vehicle stated that he was responsible for his own death because he had allegedly "misused" and "modified" the vehicle and asked to be removed from the lawsuit. In March 2018, it was announced that Yelchin's family and Fiat Chrysler had confidentially settled out of court.
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Net Worth and Salary
Anton Yelchin's net worth was estimated to be around $10 million at the time of his death in 2016. His estate, located in Studio City, Los Angeles, was valued at approximately $1.4 million. After his passing, his foundation donated $1 million to the USC Center for Cystic Fibrosis – Adult Care in 2018.
Career, Business, and Investments
Yelchin's career spanned film and television, with notable roles in:
- Star Trek franchise: He played the role of Pavel Chekov in the reboot series.
- Alpha Dog: A crime drama that marked a significant performance for Yelchin.
- Terminator Salvation: A major sci-fi action film.
- Hearts in Atlantis: Based on a Stephen King novel, where he played Bobby Garfield.
- Criminal Minds: He portrayed Nathan Harris in this popular TV series.
Social Network
Although Anton Yelchin was active in the entertainment industry, his personal social media presence was not extensively documented. His legacy continues through fan tributes and official "Star Trek" social media channels.
Yelchin landed higher-profile film roles in 2009, portraying Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek reboot and Kyle Reese in Terminator Salvation. He reprised his role as Chekov in the sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016).
Yelchin frequently worked on independent and lower-profile films, headlining the romantic drama Like Crazy (2011), the 2011 remake of Fright Night, the supernatural thriller Odd Thomas (2013), the romance 5 to 7 (2014), the horror comedy Burying the Ex (2014), the neo-noir The Driftless Area (2015), and the horror thriller Green Room (2015). As a voice actor, he voiced Clumsy Smurf in the live-action Smurfs films (2011–2013) and the lead role James Lake Jr. on the Netflix animated series Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016–2018). He maintained an active career until his accidental death in mid-2016 when he was fatally injured by his SUV.
In 2011, Yelchin played Charley Brewster in Craig Gillespie's remake film Fright Night, starred in the romantic drama Like Crazy, and voiced Clumsy Smurf in the film adaptation of The Smurfs, as well as its 2013 sequel. He replaced Russell Tovey for the voice role of Albino Pirate in the American version of the animated film The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (also known as The Pirates! Band of Misfits) (2012).
After Yelchin failed to arrive at a rehearsal on June 18, 2016, he was found dead by friends at around 1:10 a.m. that night. He was pinned between his Jeep Grand Cherokee and a brick pillar gate post outside his house in Studio City, Los Angeles. As Yelchin apparently got out of his car and went to check his locked gate for mail, the vehicle rolled back down his driveway, which was on a steep incline and trapped him against the pillar and a security fence. He was pronounced dead at the scene; the Los Angeles County Coroner's office identified the cause of death as "blunt traumatic asphyxia" and stated that there were "no obvious suspicious circumstances involved".
Education
Yelchin attended the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in California, showcasing his interest in both acting and academics from an early age.
Yelchin grew up in the San Fernando Valley. He attended the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in Tarzana, California and enrolled at the University of Southern California in the fall of 2007 to study film.
On Showtime's television series Huff, Yelchin played Byrd Huffstodt, the 14-year-old son of the eponymous character (Hank Azaria). In 2004, he guest-starred in the Season Four episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm as Stewart, Cheryl David's cousin and a self-described magician who knows a card trick. In 2006, he guest-starred in the Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode "Tru Love", as a boy who falls in love with his teacher. He also appeared in the Criminal Minds episode "Sex, Birth & Death" as Nathan Harris, a boy who has murderous urges toward prostitutes and approaches Dr. Spencer Reid to help him before he actually does kill.
