George Takei

Born 1937-04-20, Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Star Trek

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966) as Sulu
Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973) as Hikaru Sulu (voice)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) as Sulu
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) as Captain Hikaru Sulu

Adult Swim Classics

The Brak Show (2000) as TV Executive (voice) (uncredited)