Gene L. Coon
Writer Producer Soundtrack
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 1924-01-07
- Day of Death: 1973-07-08 ( 49 years old )
- Place of Birth: Beatrice, Nebraska, USA
- Also Known As: Lee Cronin
- IMDB:nm0177731
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 the ‘Prime Directive’, and with developing the interpersonal dynamics between Spock and McCoy (in particular, the invariably humorous verbal …
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