Profile photo of George Takei

George Takei

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

2025
Beam Me Up, Sulu

as Self

Movie
2016
Kubo and the Two Strings

as Hosato (voice)

Movie
2004
Mulan II

as First Ancestor (voice)

Movie
1998
Mulan

as First Ancestor (voice)

Movie
1982
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu

Movie
1979
Star Trek: The Motion Picture

as Lt. Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu

Movie
2006
Heroes

as Kaito Nakamura

TV Show
1999
Futurama

as George Takei's Head (voice)

TV Show
1966
Star Trek

as Sulu

TV Show