George Takei

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 252
Gender: Male
Born: April 20, 1937
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as: George Takai武井乔治ジョージ・タケイ武井穂郷جورج تاكايДжордж Такей

Biography

George Hosato Takei Altman (born April 20, 1937) is an American actor of Japanese descent, best known for his role in the television series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise. He is a proponent of gay rights and active in state and local politics as well as continuing his acting career. He has won several awards and accolades in his work on human rights and Japanese-American relations, including his work with the Japanese American National Museum.