George Takei

Full Name:

Date of Birth:
April 20, 1937

Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, United States

Parents:
Fumiko Takei
Hitoshi Takei

Education:
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Theater Arts

Spouse(s):
Brad Altman, married February 19, 2008

Children:
None

Career / Professions:
Actor, Author, Activist, Voice Actor, Director

Acting / Performance Credits:

1. Star Trek: The Original Series – Role: Hikaru Sulu, 1966–1969


2. Star Trek Films – Role: Hikaru Sulu, 1979–1991


3. The Simpsons – Voice Role, Various Episodes, 1990s–2000s


4. Star Trek: Voyager – Guest Role, 1996


5. Heroes – Guest Role, 2007



Directorial / Production Credits:

1. Alien Encounters – Director, 1979


2. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Production Consultant, 1990s


3. Sulu’s Journey – Producer, 2001


4. Various stage productions – Director, 1960s–1980s


5. Web series projects – Director, 2010s



Writing / Publications:

1. To the Stars, 1994


2. They Called Us Enemy, 2019


3. The Butterfly Kid, 1998


4. Oh Myyy! There Goes the Universe, 2006


5. Saboteur, 1982



Stage / Theater Credits:

1. South Pacific – Role: Ensemble, 1950s


2. The King and I – Role: Ensemble, 1960


3. Mame – Role: Ensemble, 1960s


4. Gilbert & Sullivan Operettas – Role: Lead/Ensemble, 1950s–1960s


5. Various regional theater productions – 1950s–1980s



Awards and Honors:

1. Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, 2012


2. Japanese American National Museum Legacy Award, 2007


3. GLAAD Media Award, 2000


4. TV Land Award – Star Trek Star, 2001


5. Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, 2012



Likes and Dislikes / Personal Interests:
Favorite foods: Sushi, Japanese cuisine
Favorite books: Japanese literature, sci-fi novels
Favorite music / artists: Classical music, Broadway show tunes
Hobbies / other interests: Activism, photography, gardening
Dislikes: Discrimination, injustice

Overview / Biography Summary:
George Takei is an American actor, author, and activist best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise. Born in Los Angeles in 1937, he and his family were interned during World War II, an experience that shaped his lifelong activism for civil rights and social justice. Takei has had a prolific career in television, film, stage, and voice acting, and is widely recognized for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and Japanese American civil liberties.

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