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Born
Anton Yelchin was born. -
Moving to USA
Due to politic reasons Anton and his family had to leave Russia. They moved to California. This happened after 6 months after Anton was born. -
The first role
In 2000, at the age of 10, he made his debut on television, appearing as Robbie Edelstein in the medical drama ER (1994). -
First big role
At the age of 11, he shot to fame as Bobby Garfield, co-starring opposite Anthony Hopkins in Hearts in Atlantis (2001) -
Earning the first award
Anton earned the 2002 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film as Leading Young Actor for "Hearts in Atlantis" -
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Anton Yelchin's own band
The Hammerheads were a punk rock band which was made by Anton Yelchin (rhythm guitar, bass, vocals). A love for blues, togetherness and creativity bonded these young men together – and the new sound was electric, fresh, and LOUD. -
Star Trek (2009)
Anton Yelchin played Pavel Chekov in the hugely successful reboot Star Trek (2009) -
Star Trek Into Darkness
Anton Yelchin played in the sequel of highly successful reboot of Star Trek. -
Death
Anton lived in Los Angeles, California, until his death on the evening of June 19, 2016, outside his LA home, when his parked Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backward on his steep driveway, pinning him against a brick pillar and security fence. This was due to badly designed shifter that indicated park when it was in neutral. This death, along with reports of other near-misses, resulted in a recall of that model.