Most Recent Role: Himself on The Soup
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Birthday: 4-20-1937
Birth Name: George Hosato Takei
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Birthday: 4-20-1937
Birth Name: George Hosato Takei
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George Takei played Hikaru Sulu, the helm officer aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise on the original Star Trek series.
Takei was born in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles. He and his family lived there until World War II when, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, they were relocated to a detention camp in Arkansas. From there, they were again moved to another camp at Tule Lake in Northern...
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The Soup Presents: People Who Won't Go Away
Monday 7 July 2008 on E!
Joel examines clips of the celebrities who won't get out of spotlight even thought their 15 minutes of fame have long since expired.
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In May 2008 it was revealed that George was planning to marry partner Brad Altman after laws in California were overturned to allow same-sex marriages to go ahead.
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He once tried to get a chair in the Congress and a seat on the Los Angeles City Council.
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Takei has been with his partner, Brad Altman, since 1988
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George's Star on the Walk of Fame for his contributions to Television is located at 6681 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA, USA.
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From January to February 1991, George appeared in the Philip Kan Gotanda play The Wash at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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(revealing he and partner Brad Altman were planning to wed)
George Takei: For now, Brad and I are enjoying the delicious dilemma of deciding where, when, and how we will be married. Marriage equality took a long time, but, like fine wine, its bouquet is simply exquisite. (edit) George Takei: (following Californian laws banning same-sex marriages were overturned) Our California dream is reality. At long last, the barrier to full marriage rights for same-sex couples has been torn down. We are equal with all citizens of our state! (edit) (Speaking of Star Trek: Voyager)
George Takei: Working with Kate Mulgrew and Tim Russ was good fun. I only regret not having had the opportunity to work with the other members of that talented cast. (edit) George Takei: The world has changed from when I was a young teen feeling ashamed for being gay. (edit)
George Takei: For now, Brad and I are enjoying the delicious dilemma of deciding where, when, and how we will be married. Marriage equality took a long time, but, like fine wine, its bouquet is simply exquisite. (edit) George Takei: (following Californian laws banning same-sex marriages were overturned) Our California dream is reality. At long last, the barrier to full marriage rights for same-sex couples has been torn down. We are equal with all citizens of our state! (edit) (Speaking of Star Trek: Voyager)
George Takei: Working with Kate Mulgrew and Tim Russ was good fun. I only regret not having had the opportunity to work with the other members of that talented cast. (edit) George Takei: The world has changed from when I was a young teen feeling ashamed for being gay. (edit)
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Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Chang |
How William Shatner Changed the World
Himself |
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Secret Talents of the Stars
Contestant |
The Twilight Zone
Taro |
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Heroes
Kaito Nakamura |
Star Trek
Lt. Hikaru Sulu |
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Star Trek: The Animated Series
Amusement Park Computer |
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3rd Rock from the Sun
Hotel Dick Himself |
According to Jim
The Grill II Himself |
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Alienated
The Weekly Inquisitor Himself |
Assignment Underwater
A Matter of Honor Kenja |
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
Imprisoned Warden |
Baby Blues
Ugly Zoe voice of Bonsai |
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Freddie
Recipe for Disaster Martin |
Malcolm in the Middle
Hal Grieves himself |
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Scrubs
My Best Friend's Wedding "Mr. Sulu" look-alike priest |
The Bronx Bunny Show
Episode 1.2 Himself |
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Will & Grace
Buy Buy Baby Himself |
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