Date of Birth: April 20, 1937
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
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 subsequent films. Born in Los Angeles, California, Takei’s early life was marked by his family’s internment in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II. Despite this challenging start, he went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley, before transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in theater. Takei’s career took off with his breakthrough role on “Star Trek,” which aired from 1966 to 1969. Beyond acting, he has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has used his platform to speak against racism and for social justice. His autobiography, “To the Stars,” chronicles both his Hollywood career and his activism. In recent years, Takei has gained a large following on social media, particularly Facebook, where he shares humorous content and political commentary.
5 Interesting Facts about George Takei
1. George Takei’s family was interned in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II.
2. He ran for Los Angeles City Council in 1973 but did not win.
3. Takei came out as gay in 2005 and has since been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
4. He has received numerous awards, including the LGBT Humanist Award in 2012.
5. Takei has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded in 1986.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Takei
1. “The world has changed from when I was a young teen feeling ashamed for being gay.”
2. “You know, equality under the law is an American value.”
3. “We’ve got to be active, we’ve got to be vocal, we’ve got to be visible.”
4. “We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.”
5. “I am proud of who I am, and I am proud of how my community has rallied.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
George Takei’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
George Takei does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [George Takei IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001786/
2. [George Takei Official Website](http://www.georgetakei.com/
4. [George Takei’s Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/georgehtakei
5. [George Takei’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/GeorgeTakei
