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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.
George Takei is an American actor and civil rights activist who gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek television series and films.
He is primarily known for his role in the Star Trek franchise and his extensive voice-acting work in animated films such as Mulan and Kubo and the Two Strings.
He is a prominent public advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has been deeply involved in raising awareness about the history of Japanese-American internment during World War II.