George Takei
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Mulan
1998
as First Ancestor (voice)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
as George Takei
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016
as Hosato (voice)
Entourage
2015
as George Takei
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979
as Lt. Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986
as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Mulan II
2004
as First Ancestor (voice)
Free Birds
2013
as S.T.E.V.E. (voice)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989
as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Larry Crowne
2011
as Dr. Matsutani
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
2022
as Ohga (voice)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991
as Captain Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984
as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
The Gettysburg Address
2025
as Self
The Big Mouth
1967
as Diamond Jeweler (uncredited)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
as Osamu Sakurai (voice) (uncredited)
Futurama: Bender's Game
2008
as George Takei (voice)
The Great Buck Howard
2008
as George Takei
Never So Few
1959
as Soldier in Hospital