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Nationality. American. Eugene Lee Coon (January 7, 1924 – July 8, 1973) was an American screenwriter, television producer, and novelist. He is best remembered for his work on the original Star Trek as a screenwriter, story editor, and showrunner from the middle of the series' first season to the middle of the second.
- American
- July 8, 1973 (aged 49), Los Angeles, California
- Eugene Lee Coon, January 7, 1924, Beatrice, Nebraska
Often referred to as 'the forgotten Gene' (a reference to Gene Roddenberry), Gene Lee Coon was one of the most important creative minds behind Star Trek (1966). He is credited with inventing the Klingons and had a hand in creating Khan.
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- Beatrice, Nebraska, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Gene L. Coon (7 January 1924 – 8 July 1973; age 49), sometimes credited under the pseudonym "Lee Cronin", was a writer and producer for Star Trek: The Original Series. He produced the first season of the series from " Miri " to " Operation -- Annihilate! " and the second season from " Catspaw " to " A Private Little War ", earning him a 1967 ...
Sep 5, 2016 · Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM. Love Classic Star Trek? You Owe a Huge Debt to Gene L. Coon. Enjoy Klingons? What about the friendly banter Spock and McCoy shared all those years? Gene Roddenberry...
Nov 8, 2017 · November 8, 2017. Star Trek’s other Gene — the influential writer and producer Gene L. Coon. I’ve been watching eagerly as Star Trek: Discovery ushers in a new era of Trek on TV....
Dec 25, 2023 · Summary. Gene L. Coon, often overlooked, was a vital contributor to the success and enduring legacy of Star Trek: The Original Series . Coon created iconic villains such as the Klingons and Khan Noonien Singh, and shaped important aspects of the Star Trek universe.
Sep 15, 2019 · Both “Arena” and “A Taste of Armageddon” were written by Gene L. Coon, whom William Shatner credits in his book Star Trek Memories with injecting the concepts of the Federation, Starfleet and Starfleet Command into the show. The Federation was portrayed as devoted to peace and exploration.
