George Takei
George Takei is a Japanese American actor best known for playing Lieutenant Sulu in 'Star Trek' and is a popular social-media presence.
TV Actor
April 20, 1937
Taurus
87
Los Angeles, California, United States
George Takei, a Japanese-American actor, author, and activist, is best known for portraying Hikaru Sulu in the original ‘Star Trek’ series and films. He has also lent his voice to animated series such as Kim Possible, Adventure Time, and Transformers: Animated, and appeared in movies like Mulan and Larry Crowne. With millions of followers, Takei is a prominent social media figure. As a dedicated advocate for LGBT rights, he has received numerous accolades, including the Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese government. In 2019, he published a critically acclaimed graphic novel, “They Called Us Enemy,” detailing his experiences in internment camps during World War II.