He is known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise, [1][2] and Galactus in The Super Hero Squad Show. Takei was born to Japanese …

George Takei is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek.

Aug 9, 2025 · In a recent interview with California Live about his new graphic memoir, It Rhymes with Takei, the beloved actor and activist opened up about his childhood experiences in …

When he met with Gene Roddenberry about a role on Star Trek (1966), Roddenberry called him Takei (pronouncing it "Ta-KAI"), which translates from the Japanese as "expensive" or "tall" …

Jul 3, 2025 · Takei came out in 2005 amid the fight for marriage equality. He has used his popularity as having starred as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu in the beloved “Star Trek” franchise to …

Jun 10, 2025 · 'Star Trek' icon George Takei discusses his graphic memoir 'It Rhymes With Takei,' coming out at age 68 and the importance of participating in democracy.

Mar 3, 2025 · George Takei is a renowned American actor, author, and activist, best known for his pioneering role as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu in the iconic science-fiction series Star Trek.

May 8, 2024 · Below, George Takei explains, in his own words, what continues to motivate him. I was born April 20 of 1937. Pearl Harbor was bombed on Dec. 7, 1941. I had turned 5 by the …

Jun 2, 2025 · Takei has been active in civic and community affairs. He was a delegate to the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida, and ran unsuccessfully for a seat on …

George Takei is known around the world for his role in the acclaimed original TV series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the starship Enterprise. But Takei’s story, which …