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Actor: Star Trek. George Takei was born Hosato Takei in Los Angeles, California. His mother was born in Sacramento to Japanese parents & his father was born in Japan. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he & his family were relocated from Los Angeles to the Rohwer Relocation Center in Arkansas.
Apr 21, 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.
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 life and career.
He was a firm apostle of non-violent social change. I remembered a long ago day in the 60s, when I met Dr. King. I was performing in a civil rights musical titled "Fly Blackbird" in Los Angeles. The cast was asked to sing a few numbers from the show at a huge rally where Dr. King was to be the main speaker.
George Takei ( / təˈkeɪ /, tə-KAY; born Hosato Takei (武井 穂郷, Takei Hosato) April 20, 1937) is an American actor, author and activist known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise. Quick Facts Born, Education ... Close.
Apr 20, 2019 · It's reposted today in honor of George Takei's 85th birthday. 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. Thanks in part to great TV roles and an acclaimed role in a Broadway-bound musical ( Allegiance, a musical ...
In 2015, Takei made his Broadway debut in the musical Allegiance, which was inspired by his family’s true-life experiences during World War II. Takei made his London stage debut in “George Takei’s Allegiance” at the Charing Cross Theatre in 2023.
