George Takei
Known for
George Takei is a Japanese-American actor and activist born in Los Angeles, best known for playing Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise, across the original 'Star Trek' television series and its film sequels. His character became one of science fiction's most iconic supporting roles and a symbol of the franchise's early commitment to diverse representation. Beyond acting, Takei has become a prominent social activist and public commentator, drawing on his childhood experience in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. His decades-long career bridges classic television history and ongoing cultural advocacy.
George Takei
62 Movies
88 Series
George Takei is a Japanese-American actor and activist born in Los Angeles, best known for playing Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise, across the original 'Star Trek' television series and its film sequels. His character became one of science fiction's most iconic supporting roles and a symbol of the franchise's early commitment to diverse representation. Beyond acting, Takei has become a prominent social activist and public commentator, drawing on his childhood experience in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. His decades-long career bridges classic television history and ongoing cultural advocacy.
Movies
Plays First Ancestor (voice)
Mulan
1998
Plays Hosato (voice)
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016
Plays George Takei
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Plays Sulu
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979
Plays S.T.E.V.E. (voice)
Free Birds
2013
Plays Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986
Plays Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
Plays Ohga (voice)
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
2022
Plays First Ancestor (voice)
Mulan II
2004
Plays Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989
Plays George Takei
Entourage
2015
Plays Dr. Matsutani
Larry Crowne
2011
Plays Captain Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
1991
Plays Old Man Samurai (voice)
Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword
2009
Plays George Takei (voice)
Futurama: Bender's Game
2008
Plays Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984
Plays George Takei
The Great Buck Howard
2008
Plays Gary (voice)
Space Milkshake
2012
Plays Elder (voice)
Axel: The Biggest Little Hero
2013
Plays Captain Nim
The Green Berets
1968
Plays Mr. Fixx (voice)
Batman Beyond: The Movie
1999
Plays Dr. Hsieh
The Eavesdropper
2004
Plays Soldier in Hospital
Never So Few
1959
Plays Tanaka
Dark Vengeance
2011
Plays AO the Wise (voice)
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
2023
Plays Kato
Red Line 7000
1965
Plays Dream World George
Cool Cat's Crazy Dream
2019
Plays Tamadamsa (voice)
Strange Frame
2012
Plays Elder Masook (voice)
Yamasong: March of the Hollows
2017
Plays George Une
Hell to Eternity
1960
Plays Radio Free World (voice)
New World Order
2002
Plays Yamashita
Which Way to the Front?
1970
Plays Maitre D (Joon)
The Pool Boys
2009
Plays Dr. Hiro Fujimoto
Bug Buster
1998
Plays Krang
Art of Submission
2012
Plays Hiroshi
Ninja Cheerleaders
2008
Plays Dr. Kyuichiro Kashiwagi / Izeki / male honeymooner (voice)
Rodan! The Flying Monster
1957
Plays Elliott
Who Gets the House?
1999
Plays Police Captain
Walk Don't Run
1966
Plays Lieutenant Tanaka
Return from the River Kwai
1989
Plays Doc Valentine
Oblivion
1994
Plays Phil the Plant (voice)
Aliens Stole My Body
2020
Plays Attorney Ord Long
An American Dream
1966
Plays Major Lane
A.I. Assault
2006
Plays Doc Valentine
Oblivion 2: Backlash
1996
Plays Man in Black (Voice)
Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee
2007
Plays Uncle Coronado
Live by the Fist
1993
Plays Wang
Ice Palace
1960
Plays Vice-Admiral Baron Takahashi
Blood Oath
1990
Plays George
Eat With Me
2014
TV Shows
Plays Elder Panda (voice)
Love Monster
2020
Plays Sulu
Star Trek
1966
Plays Hattori 'Hologramps' Fukanaga
Supah Ninjas
2011
Plays Hikaru Sulu (voice)
Star Trek
1973
Plays Kaito Nakamura
Heroes
2006
Plays Shinji (voice)
Marvel's Hit-Monkey
2021
Plays Nobuhiro Yamato / Yamato-san
The Terror
2018
Plays Noggin (voice)
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
2023
Plays Seki (voice)
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
2023
Plays Sensei (voice)
Kim Possible
2002
Plays George Takei's Head (voice)
Futurama
1999
Plays George Takei (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Mr. Tengu (voice)
ONI: Thunder God's Tale
2022
Plays Bird / Robot (voice)
Fish Hooks
2010
Plays The Gray (voice)
Resident Alien
2021
Plays Mr. Konishi (voice)
The Problem Solverz
2011
Plays General Seng
Lightning Force
1991
Plays Alpha Trion (voice)
Transformers: Prime
2010
Plays Major Bummer (voice)
Bubble Guppies
2011
Plays Sulu (voice)
Star Trek: very Short Treks
2023
Plays Ricardio (voice)
Adventure Time
2010
Plays Sylvester Kobayashi (voice)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
Plays Mr. Julius (voice)
Pound Puppies
2010
Plays Mr. Fixx (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays Keiji (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Plays Uncle Choi
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Bernard
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
Plays Mr. Moto (voice)
Archer
2009
Plays SoSo (voice)
Jellystone!
2021
Plays King Toshi (voice)
Elena of Avalor
2016
Latest Trailers
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Reclaim the Flag
Full Filmography
Futurama
George Takei's Head (voice) · 5 episodes
2001–2026
TV
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Noggin (voice) · 9 episodes
2023–2024
TV
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Koh (voice) · 1 episode
2024
TV
BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Seki (voice) · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Star Trek: very Short Treks
Sulu (voice) · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms
AO the Wise (voice)
2023
Film
ONI: Thunder God's Tale
Mr. Tengu (voice) · 4 episodes
2022
TV
Jellystone!
SoSo (voice) · 1 episode
2022
TV
Call Me Kat
George Takei · 1 episode
2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is George Takei and where are they from?
George Takei is 89 years old, born on April 20, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of George Takei?
George Takei is best known for roles in Mulan, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Kubo and the Two Strings.
How many movies has George Takei been in?
Over a 69-year career (since 1957), George Takei has appeared in 60 movies and 88 TV shows.
What was George Takei's first movie?
The career of George Takei began with Rodan! The Flying Monster (1957).
What is George Takei's most recent movie or series?
George Takei's most recent release is The Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the World, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has George Takei appeared in?
On television, George Takei has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, The Simpsons, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Malcolm in the Middle.
George Takei
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.