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Although primarily known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the television series Star Trek: The Original Series (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 ...
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Actor (228 credits)
Actor (228 credits)
2020
Love Monster
(TV Series)
Elder Panda
Elder Panda
- Fluffytown Rocks Day
(2020)
... Elder Panda (voice)
- Switch What You Do Day
(2020)
... Elder Panda (voice)
- Shooting Star Night
(2020)
... Elder Panda (voice)
- Topsy Turvy Day
(2020)
... Elder Panda (voice)
- Choose One Thing Day
(2020)
... Elder Panda (voice)
2016-2020
Elena of Avalor
(TV Series)
King Toshi
King Toshi
- Coronation Day
(2020)
... King Toshi (voice)
- The Incredible Shrinking Royals
(2019)
... King Toshi (voice)
- Model Sister
(2016)
... King Toshi (voice)
2020
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
(TV Series)
George Takei
George Takei
- Hollywood Knights!
(2020)
... George Takei (voice)
2019
The Terror
(TV Series)
Yamato-san
Yamato-san
- Into the Afterlife
(2019)
... Yamato-san
- Come and Get Me
(2019)
... Yamato-san
- My Sweet Boy
(2019)
... Yamato-san (credit only)
- My Perfect World
(2019)
... Yamato-san (credit only)
- Taizo
(2019)
... Yamato-san
2015-2019
Robot Chicken
(TV Series short)
Hikaru Sulu / Purple Crayon Narrator / Godzilla vs. Jason Narrator
Hikaru Sulu / Purple Crayon Narrator / Godzilla vs. Jason Narrator
- Bugs Keith in: I Can't Call Heaven, Doug
(2019)
... Hikaru Sulu / Purple Crayon Narrator (voice)
- Garbage Sushi
(2015)
... Godzilla vs. Jason Narrator (voice)
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
BoJack Horseman
(TV Series)
Audiobook Narrator
Audiobook Narrator
- Brand New Couch
(2015)
... Audiobook Narrator (voice)
2015
Mission Force One
(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 short)
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 short)
Seventh Samurai
Seventh Samurai
- Yellow Pantera/Rising Son
(2007)
... 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)
2002
Samurai Jack
(TV Series)
Warrior #4
Warrior #4
- Episode XXIII - Jack vs. Demongo, the Soul Collector
(2002)
... Warrior #4 (voice)
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: The Animated Series
(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: The Animated Series
(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: The Original Series
(TV Series)
Sulu / Lt. Sulu
Sulu / Lt. 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 Kaladeu
(1961)
... Yung
- Escape from Kaledau
(1961)
... Yung
- Our Girl in Saigon
(1960)
... Tsung
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Archive footage (36 credits)
Archive footage (36 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
"Equus," written by Peter Shaffer with George Takei (portraying Dr. Martin Dysart) in the cast; at the East/West Players Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA. See more »Publicity Listings:
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George TakaiHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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