George Takei is an American actor best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek.
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Best Known For:The television show Star Trek
Breakthrough:Cast as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek television series in 1966
10 Quick Facts About George Takei
- Full Name: George Takei
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Star Trek
- Current Role: Actor and activist
- Date of Birth: April 20, 1937
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Brad Takei
George Takei Age
George Takei is about 89 years old as of 2026. George Takei was born in 1937.
George Takei Height
George Takei stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
He attended UCLA, where he earned a Master's degree in Theater.
- UCLA
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Theater
Rise to Fame
George Takei rose to prominence for his role on the television show Star Trek.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Star Trek (Hikaru Sulu, 1966-1969)
George Takei Family & Relationships
George Takei is married to Brad Takei. He has 2 siblings, Henry Takei and Nancy Takei.
- Father: Takekuma Norman Takei
- Mother: Fumiko Emily Takei
- Siblings:
- Henry Takei
- Nancy Takei
Lesser Known Facts
- As a child, he and his family were held in Japanese American internment camps during World War II.
Personal Information
- Full Name: George Takei
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 20, 1937
- Age: 89
- Birthday: April 20
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Takekuma Norman Takei
- Mother: Fumiko Emily Takei
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Brad Takei
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$563,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $163,000–$10,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- William Shatner (Co Star • Collaborator on Star Trek)
