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George Takei is a famous American actor, author, and activist.

George Takei by Gage Skidmore 3
George Takei by Gage Skidmore 3

He is well known for playing Hikaru Sulu on the television show Star Trek. In this role, he was the helmsman of the USS Enterprise starship. This means he was the person responsible for steering the ship. He played Sulu in many different ways over many years. He appeared in the original series and in animated shows. He also acted in six Star Trek films. In the very last film, his character even became a captain.

George Takei Sulu Star Trek
George Takei Sulu Star Trek

Takei's life has included many important and sometimes hard moments. He was born in Los Angeles in 1937 to Japanese American parents. During World War II, his family was forced to leave their home. They first lived in converted horse stables at Santa Anita Park. Then, they were sent to the Rohwer War Relocation Center in Arkansas. This camp was located in swamplands and had barbed wire fences. Later, his family moved to the Tule Lake center in California. After the war ended, his family had no home or money. They lived on Skid Row in Los Angeles for five years.

George Takei - Los Angeles High School - 1956
George Takei - Los Angeles High School - 1956

Takei worked very hard to become a professional actor. He studied architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, first. Later, he went to the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned a degree in theater in 1960 and a master's degree in 1964. He even studied at the Shakespeare Institute in England. His early acting jobs included providing voices for Japanese monster films. He worked on movies like Godzilla Raids Again. He also appeared in many different television shows and movies. He worked alongside famous stars like Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra.

Today, Takei uses his fame to help many different people. He is a very active proponent of LGBT rights. He also speaks up for the rights of immigrants. He is a vocal advocate for human rights around the world. He has won many awards for his work in these areas. He also works with the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Takei grew up speaking both English and Japanese. He is still fluent in both languages today.

George Takei Chicago Gay & Lesbian Pride 2006
George Takei Chicago Gay & Lesbian Pride 2006

One of his most important works is a Broadway musical. It is called Allegiance, and it premiered on November 8, 2015. This show is about the experience of internment during the war. Takei calls this his "legacy project." It uses his own life and research to tell a story. He wants people to understand this part of history. Through his acting and writing, he shares important truths. He continues to share his story through books and many other projects.

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