RIP "Charlie Star Trek" Washburn

Larry Nemecek's blog reports that Charles C. "Charlie Star Trek" Washburn has passed away of April 13th, age 73 (link).

Charlie was reportedly the first-ever African-American to be a 2nd Assistant Director in Hollywood, in 1967. Charlie worked on Star Trek and four episodes of TNG amongst many other TV series.

His IMDB listing (link).

 

That's a shame. I know he shows up a bit on some of the special features that are found on the Star Trek Blu-Rays, but was he ever extensively interviewed about his role on the show?

 

Thanks for the post, Maurice. Mr. Nemecek's blog post is very nice tribute to Mr. Washburn - and there are some great photos as well. It would have been great if Mr. Washburn had published a "Charlie Star Trek" book. I'll bet he had some great stories.

 

He wrote one of the finest behind-the-scenes on TOS articles I've ever read (years ago in "Starlog").

RIP

Sir Rhosis

 

^ yeah, I remember that. What a shame.

 

You are right, Sir Rhosis. Easily trackable on line, his 'Starlog' article is great. Given enough material, his would have been a remarkable book. Thanks.

 

I assume that's the article seen here?

 

RIP Mr. Washburn.

And thank you for that link, Harvey.

 

I found it, on MyStarTrekScrapbook. Definitely worth a look. Reads like a few pages from "Inside Star Trek".

 

That was an interesting article. RIP Mr Washburn.