George Takei
- Birthday
- Apr 20, 1937
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Bio: Asian-American actor George Takei studied architecture at the University of California and theatre arts at UCLA. Takei's first film appearance was in the 1960 Warner Bros. feature Ice Palace He appeared with regularity on series television in the early 1960s; his most controversial TV role was the son of a World War II traitor in the 1964 Twilight Zone episode "The… More Bio: Asian-American actor George Takei studied architecture at the University of California and theatre arts at UCLA. Takei's first film appearance was in the 1960 Warner Bros. feature Ice Palace He appeared with regularity on series television in the early 1960s; his most controversial TV role was the son of a World War II traitor in the 1964 Twilight Zone episode "The Encounter," which was withdrawn from the series' syndicated package due to charges of misrepresentation from several Japanese-American groups. In 1966, Takei began what was to become a lifelong assignment when he was cast as chief navigator Hikaru Sulu on the evergreen science-fiction series Star Trek. He has extended this characterization into seven Star Trek feature films, as well as a Saturday morning cartoon series. Erudite and socially correct at all times, Takei nonetheless enjoyed a reputation as Star Trek's most aggressive on-set practical joker. When not before the cameras, George Takei keeps busy with Southern California political and civic activities. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Larry Crowne
The Great Buck Howard
8: The Mormon Proposition
Pool Boys
Scooby-doo! And The Samurai Sword
Filmography
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Larry Crowne (2011)
- Dr. Matsutani
- 34%
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These Amazing Shadows (2011)
- Actor
- 75%
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8: The Mormon Proposition (2010)
- Actor
- 65%
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The Red Canvas (2010)
- Actor
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The Pool Boys (2009)
- Actor
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