RIP Robert Walker Jr.

1940-2019

Robert Walker Jr. was the son of actor Robert Walker and Jennifer Jones.  His step-father was movie mogul David O. Selznick.  His father had appeared with Desi Arnaz in the 1943 film BAATAN. 

Young Walker made his debut in 1956 at the age of 16 as himself on the 8th anniversary of Ed Sullivan’s “Toast of the Town” which also featured Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, among many others.  

Robert Walker Jr. is probably best known for his role on the original “Star Trek” as Charlie Evans in the 1966 episode “Charlie X”.  “Star Trek” was a Desilu Production.  

Walker was 79 years old.