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Takei has since appeared in numerous television and film productions, reprising his role as Sulu in Star Trek: The Animated Series from 1973 to 1974, and in the first six Star Trek films, the last of which promoted his character to captain of his own starship.
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.
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- April 20, 1937
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of George Takei, the Japanese American actor who played Lieutenant Sulu in the original Star Trek series and movies. Find out how he overcame the racial barriers of his time, became a social-media star, and involved himself in gay rights and Japanese American causes.
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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 ...
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.
- April 20, 1937
George Hosato Takei ( born 20 April 1937; age 86), pronounced "Ta-Kay", is a Japanese-American actor best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise.
Apr 20, 2019 · By StarTrek.com Staff. StarTrek.com. This interview originally ran on August 20, 2014. 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.
