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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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Sulu was portrayed by George Takei in Star Trek: The Original Series and the first six films. George Takei recalled Gene Roddenberry wanted the character to represent all of Asia, which symbolized the peace of the Trek universe in spite of the numerous wars in the continent.
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.
Yesterday, in part one of our exclusive George Takei interview, he talked in great detail about Star Trek. Today, in the second half of our conversation, it’s all about everything else, including the upcoming Tom Hanks film Larry Crowne, a musical he hopes to stage on Broadway, and how coming out as a gay man has affected his life and career.
