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George Takei

George Takei - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornApril 20, 1937
Age88
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also George Takei's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPortraying Hikaru Sulu on 'Star Trek' and advocacy for LGBTQ rights.

Intro

George Takei is an American actor, author, and activist best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the original 'Star Trek' television series and its film sequels. He is also recognized for his activism in LGBTQ rights and for raising awareness about the Japanese American internment during World War II.

Early Life & Background

George Takei was born to Japanese American parents in Los Angeles. During World War II, he and his family were incarcerated in Japanese American internment camps, an experience that he has spoken about publicly throughout his life.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Hikaru Sulu on 'Star Trek' (1966–1969) and subsequent films.
  • Voice acting in animated series such as 'Transformers' and 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.
  • Author of several books, including 'To the Stars: The Autobiography of George Takei'.
  • Prominent LGBTQ rights activist and social media influencer.[1][3]

Trivia

  • Takei starred on Broadway in the musical 'Allegiance', inspired by his childhood experiences in internment camps.[2]
  • He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Came out as gay in 2005 and has been married to Brad Altman since 2008.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is George Takei?

George Takei is 88 years old.

When was George Takei born?

George Takei was born the 20 April 1937.

Where is George Takei from?

Los Angeles, California, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About April 20th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 20, 1937, a devastating fire occurred at the Kilingi-Nõmme school in Estonia, resulting in the deaths of 18 schoolchildren and injuring 50 others. The fire was caused by a film reel igniting, leading to a tragic loss of life.
  • Day of the week: April 20th, 1937 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Takei
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Takei
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001786/