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George Takei
Although primarily known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the television series Star Trek (1966) and the first six features, George Takei has had a varied career acting in television, feature films, live theater and radio. He also is a successful writer and community activist. George Takei was born Hosato Takei on April 20, 1937, in Boyle Heights, Los ...
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Actor (216 credits)
Actor (216 credits)
2017
Fresh Off the Boat
(TV Series)
Bernard
Bernard
- The Day After Thanksgiving
(2017)
... Bernard
- It's a Plastic Pumpkin, Louis Huang
(2017)
... Bernard
2015-2017
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
(TV Series)
Sylvester Kobayashi / Sashi's Dad
Sylvester Kobayashi / Sashi's Dad
- The Kobayashis/Cereal Fugitives
(2017)
... Sylvester Kobayashi (voice)
- Flurgle Burgle
(2015)
... Sashi's Dad (voice)
2012-2016
Hawaii Five-0
(TV Series)
Uncle Choi
Uncle Choi
- Ka'ili aku
(2016)
... Uncle Choi
- Kahu
(2012)
... Uncle Choi
2016
The 7D
(TV Series)
Dr. Sweet Tooth
Dr. Sweet Tooth
- Smarty Tooth/Surely, You Jest
(2016)
... Dr. Sweet Tooth (voice)
1991-2016
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
George Takei / Sushi Chef / Waiter / ...
George Takei / Sushi Chef / Waiter / ...
- The Burns Cage
(2016)
... George Takei (voice)
- What Animated Women Want
(2013)
... Sushi Chef (voice)
- A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love
(2001)
... Waiter (voice)
- Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo
(1999)
... Wink, the Game Show Host (voice)
- One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
(1991)
... Akira (voice)
2016
American Dad!
(TV Series)
George Takei
George Takei
- N.S.A. (No Snoops Allowed)
(2016)
... George Takei (voice)
2015
Robot Chicken
(TV Series)
Godzilla vs. Jason Announcer
Godzilla vs. Jason Announcer
- Garbage Sushi
(2015)
... Godzilla vs. Jason Announcer (voice)
2015
BoJack Horseman
(TV Series)
Audiobook Narrator
Audiobook Narrator
- Brand New Couch
(2015)
... Audiobook Narrator (voice)
2015
Miles from Tomorrowland
(TV Series)
Spectrix
Spectrix
- The Neptune Adventure/Eye to Eye
(2015)
... Spectrix (voice)
2014
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
(TV Series)
Master Cheng
Master Cheng
- The Real Dragon Warrior
(2014)
... Master Cheng (voice)
2013-2014
The Neighbors
(TV Series)
Grandfather
Grandfather
- There Goes the Neighbors' Hood
(2014)
... Grandfather
- All That Jazzy Jeff
(2014)
... Grandfather
- Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
(2014)
... Grandfather
- It Has Begun...
(2013)
... Grandfather
2012-2014
Archer
(TV Series)
Mr. Moto
Mr. Moto
- Archer Vice: A Debt of Honor
(2014)
... Mr. Moto (voice)
- Drift Problem
(2012)
... Mr. Moto (voice)
2002-2013
Futurama
(TV Series)
George Takei's Head
George Takei's Head
- Saturday Morning Fun Pit
(2013)
... George Takei's Head (voice)
- Zapp Dingbat
(2012)
... George Takei's Head (voice)
- Proposition Infinity
(2010)
... George Takei's Head (voice)
- Where No Fan Has Gone Before
(2002)
... George Takei's Head (voice)
2013
Ultimate Spider-Man
(TV Series)
Elder Monk
Elder Monk
- Journey of the Iron Fist
(2013)
... Elder Monk (voice)
2011-2013
Supah Ninjas
(TV Series)
Grandfather / Kagema Fukanaga
Grandfather / Kagema Fukanaga
- The Floating Sword
(2013)
... Grandfather / Kagema Fukanaga
- Spring Fling
(2013)
... Grandfather (credit only)
- M@yhem
(2013)
... Grandfather (credit only)
- Wallflower
(2013)
... Grandfather (credit only)
- Finding Forster
(2013)
... Grandfather (credit only)
2012-2013
Transformers Prime
(TV Series)
Alpha Trion
Alpha Trion
- Rebellion
(2013)
... Alpha Trion (voice)
- Alpha; Omega
(2012)
... Alpha Trion (voice)
2010-2012
Adventure Time
(TV Series)
Ricardio
Ricardio
- Lady & Peebles
(2012)
... Ricardio (voice)
- Ricardio the Heart Guy
(2010)
... Ricardio (voice)
2011-2012
Pound Puppies
(TV Series)
Mr. Julius / Monsiuer Mitch
Mr. Julius / Monsiuer Mitch
- The Ruff Ruff Bunch
(2012)
... Mr. Julius / Monsiuer Mitch (voice)
- My Fair Rebound
(2011)
... Mr. Julius (voice)
2011
The Problem Solverz
(TV Series)
Narrator / Mr. Konishi
Narrator / Mr. Konishi
- Neon Knome
(2011)
... Narrator (voice)
- Videogamez
(2011)
... Mr. Konishi (voice)
2011
Fish Hooks
(TV Series)
Bird / Robot
Bird / Robot
- Halloween Haul
(2011)
... Bird / Robot (voice)
- Flying Fish
(2011)
... Bird / Robot (voice)
2011
Phineas and Ferb
(TV Series)
Positive Re-enforement Machine
Positive Re-enforement Machine
- Perry the Actorpus/Bullseye!
(2011)
... Positive Re-enforement Machine (voice)
2011
True Justice
(TV Series)
Tanaka
Tanaka
- Dark Vengeance: Part 2
(2011)
... Tanaka
- Black Magic
(2011)
... Tanaka
2011
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
(TV Series)
Mr. Wang / White Wizard
Mr. Wang / White Wizard
- Dragon's Secret
(2011)
... Mr. Wang / White Wizard (voice)
2010-2011
The Super Hero Squad Show
(TV Series)
Galactus
Galactus
- Alienating with the Surfer!
(2011)
... Galactus (voice)
- This Al Dente Earth!
(2010)
... Galactus (voice)
- Last Exit Before Doomsday!
(2010)
... Galactus (voice)
2007-2010
Heroes
(TV Series)
Kaito Nakamura
Kaito Nakamura
- Chapter Fifteen 'Pass/Fail'
(2010)
... Kaito Nakamura
- Chapter Thirteen 'Dual'
(2008)
... Kaito Nakamura
- Chapter Twelve 'Our Father'
(2008)
... Kaito Nakamura
- Chapter Eleven 'The Eclipse - Part 2'
(2008)
... Kaito Nakamura
- Chapter One 'The Second Coming'
(2008)
... Kaito Nakamura
2008-2009
Chowder
(TV Series)
Fois Gras
Fois Gras
- Hands on a Big Mixer
(2009)
... Fois Gras (voice)
- At Your Service/Chowder and Mr. Fugu
(2008)
... Fois Gras (voice)
2009
Party Down
(TV Series)
George Takei
George Takei
- Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception
(2009)
... George Takei
2009
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
(TV Series)
Lok Durd
Lok Durd
- Defenders of Peace
(2009)
... Lok Durd (voice)
2008
Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
(TV Series)
Mayor Screwsum / Police Chief
Mayor Screwsum / Police Chief
- Death of a Lesbian Bed
(2008)
... Mayor Screwsum / Police Chief (voice)
2003-2007
Kim Possible
(TV Series)
Sensei
Sensei
- Graduation: Part 2
(2007)
... Sensei (voice)
- Graduation: Part 1
(2007)
... Sensei (voice, uncredited)
- Oh No! Yono!
(2007)
... Sensei (voice)
- Big Bother
(2007)
... Sensei (voice)
- Gorilla Fist
(2005)
... Sensei (voice)
2007
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera
(TV Series)
Seventh Samurai
Seventh Samurai
- Yellow Pantera/Rising Son
... Seventh Samurai (voice)
2006
The X's
(TV Series)
Tranquilizer
Tranquilizer
- To Err Is Truman/No More Mrs. Nice X
(2006)
... Tranquilizer (voice)
1997-2004
Hey Arnold!
(TV Series)
Kyo Heyerdahl / Phoebe's Father
Kyo Heyerdahl / Phoebe's Father
- Phoebe's Little Problem/Grandpa's Packard
(2004)
... Kyo Heyerdahl (voice)
- Freeze Frame/Phoebe Cheats
(1997)
... Phoebe's Father (voice)
2003
The Young and the Restless
(TV Series)
Rev. Daniel Tanaka
Rev. Daniel Tanaka
- Episode #1.7784
(2003)
... Rev. Daniel Tanaka
2003
The Brak Show
(TV Series)
Television Executive
Television Executive
- Sexy New Brak Show Go
(2003)
... Television Executive (uncredited)
2000
Grosse Pointe
(TV Series)
Japanese Ad Exec
Japanese Ad Exec
- Star Wars
(2000)
... Japanese Ad Exec (uncredited)
1999
Batman Beyond
(TV Series)
Mr. Fixx
Mr. Fixx
- Rebirth: Part 2
(1999)
... Mr. Fixx (voice)
- Rebirth: Part 1
(1999)
... Mr. Fixx (voice)
1997
In the House
(TV Series)
Dr. Vince O'Sullivan
Dr. Vince O'Sullivan
- The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
(1997)
... Dr. Vince O'Sullivan
1995-1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
Change / Keiji
Change / Keiji
- Aladdin
(1997)
... Change (voice)
- The Emperor's New Clothes
(1995)
... Keiji (voice)
1997
Homeboys in Outer Space
(TV Series)
George Takei
George Takei
- The Adventures of Ratman and Gerbil or, Holy Homeboys in Outer Space
(1997)
... George Takei
1996-1997
Space Cases
(TV Series)
Shank / Warlord Shank
Shank / Warlord Shank
- A Friend in Need
(1997)
... Warlord Shank
- On the Road to Find Out
(1996)
... Shank
- Spung at Heart
(1996)
... Shank
1996
Spider-Man
(TV Series)
Wong
Wong
- Sins of the Fathers Chapter 1: Doctor Strange
(1996)
... Wong (voice)
1995
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
(TV Series)
Colonel Ong
Colonel Ong
- The Return of Sing Ling
(1995)
... Colonel Ong
1992
Lightning Force
(TV Series)
General Seng
General Seng
- M.I.A.: Part 2
(1992)
... General Seng
- M.I.A.: Part 1
(1992)
... General Seng
1989
The Smurfs
(TV Series)
Additional Voices
Additional Voices
- Smurfs That Time Forgot: Part 1/Smurfs That Time Forgot: Part 2
(1989)
... Additional Voices (voice)
1985
General Hospital
(TV Series)
Mr. Diem
Mr. Diem
- Asian Quarter Part 22
(1985)
... Mr. Diem
- Asian Quarter Part 20
(1985)
... Mr. Diem
1973-1974
Star Trek
(TV Series)
Sulu / Huron lieutenant / Kuri
Sulu / Huron lieutenant / Kuri
- The Counter-Clock Incident
(1974)
... Sulu (voice)
- How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth
(1974)
... Sulu (voice, credit only)
- Albatross
(1974)
... Sulu (voice)
- The Practical Joker
(1974)
... Sulu (voice)
- Bem
(1974)
... Sulu (voice, credit only)
1966-1969
Star Trek
(TV Series)
Sulu
Sulu
- Turnabout Intruder
(1969)
... Sulu
- The Savage Curtain
(1969)
... Sulu
- The Way to Eden
(1969)
... Sulu
- The Lights of Zetar
(1969)
... Sulu
- That Which Survives
(1969)
... Sulu
1965-1966
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
(TV Series)
Lt. Miiko
Lt. Miiko
- My Father's Keeper
(1966)
- Goldbrickers
(1965)
... Lt. Miiko
1965-1966
I Spy
(TV Series)
Yuze / Ito
Yuze / Ito
- The Barter
(1966)
... Yuze
- Tigers of Heaven
(1965)
... Ito
1964-1965
My Three Sons
(TV Series)
Won Tsun / Ham Radio Operator / Jimmy Soo
Won Tsun / Ham Radio Operator / Jimmy Soo
- The Hong Kong Story
(1965)
... Won Tsun
- Lady in the Air
(1965)
... Ham Radio Operator
- My Fair Chinese Lady
(1964)
... Jimmy Soo
1965
Mister Roberts
(TV Series)
Lt. Col. Tanaka
Lt. Col. Tanaka
- Just Getting There Is Half the Fun
(1965)
- Which Way Did the War Go?
(1965)
... Lt. Col. Tanaka
1964
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Arthur Takamori / Taro
Arthur Takamori / Taro
- The Encounter
(1964)
... Arthur Takamori / Taro
1962
The Eleventh Hour
(TV Series)
Dr. Itsumoto
Dr. Itsumoto
- Along About Late in the Afternoon
(1962)
... Dr. Itsumoto
1960-1961
Hawaiian Eye
(TV Series)
Thomas Jefferson Chu / Larry Chang / Yen Fu / ...
Thomas Jefferson Chu / Larry Chang / Yen Fu / ...
- Thomas Jefferson Chu
(1961)
... Thomas Jefferson Chu
- The Manchu Formula
(1961)
... Larry Chang
- Jade Song
(1960)
... Yen Fu
- Sword of the Samurai
(1960)
... Hiroshi Kawagani
1960-1961
The Islanders
(TV Series)
Yung / Tsung
Yung / Tsung
- Escape from Kaledau
(1961)
... Yung
- Our Girl in Saigon
(1960)
... Tsung
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"Station Break" TV commercial, "My TV 33, Oh My!" for WBFS-TV, Miami, Florida, USA (voiceover), See more »Publicity Listings:
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As you know, when Star Trek (1966) was canceled after the second season, it was the activism of the fans that revived it for a third season. See more »Trivia:
For the television special "The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next" (1988), George Takei explains how he once rode a Los Angeles plane with Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) star Patrick Stewart. They talked immediately after recognizing one another, but there were complications during final approach, unknown to either actor until landing. He joked to the pilots that the helmsman... See more »Trademark:
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