George Takei (/ t ə ˈ k eɪ / tə-KAY; born April 20, 1937), born Hosato Takei (Japanese: 武井 穂郷, Hepburn: Takei Hosato), is an American actor, author and activist known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise.

After Star Trek (1966) was canceled, he did guest stints in several TV shows, voiced Sulu for the animated Star Trek series & regularly appeared at Star Trek conventions. He also produced & hosted a public affairs show Expression East/West, which aired in Los Angeles from 1971-1973.

May 14, 2024 · Japanese American actor George Takei played Lieutenant Sulu in the original 'Star Trek' television series and movies and is a popular social-media presence.

George Hosato Takei (born 20 April 1937; age 87), pronounced "Ta-Kay", is a Japanese-American actor best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise.

George Takei is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek. He's an actor, social justice activist, social media mega-power, New York Times bestselling author, originated the role of Sam Kimura and Ojii-Chan in the Broadway musical Allegiance , and subject of To Be Takei , a documentary on his ...

Dec 10, 2024 · George Takei, who was born April 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, is an American actor, writer, and activist best known for playing the part of Lieutenant Sulu in Star Trek. Takei is also a dedicated activist in the LGBTQ and Asian American communities.

After Star Trek (1966) was canceled, he did guest stints in several TV shows, voiced Sulu for the animated Star Trek series & regularly appeared at Star Trek conventions. He also produced & hosted a public affairs show Expression East/West, which aired in Los Angeles from 1971-1973.

Apr 20, 2019 · George Takei is an actor, Star Trek legend, LGBT rights activist, Howard Stern announcer, author, voiceover artist, real estate mogul, Internet sensation, and so much more.

Feb 2, 2024 · George Takei's childhood experiences in Japanese American internment camps influenced an episode of Star Trek: Enterprise called "Detained." The episode "Detained" addressed the issue of prejudice and drew a direct comparison to how Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War 2.

Aug 28, 2020 · George Takei is an icon — not just in the Star Trek universe, but Hollywood itself. As an actor, author, and activist, Hikaru Sulu is still the character that fans across the world celebrated Takei most for over the past 55 years.