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George Takei is a Japanese-American actor best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. He also experienced internment camps during WWII.
George Takei is an American actor, director, author, and activist who is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek television and film series. He is widely recognized for his humanitarian efforts through social justice projects and is an outspoken advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>George Takei is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 20, 1937, George Takei was born in Los Angeles, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1942</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internment During World War II </div><div class='timeline-text'>At age five, Takei and his family were sent to an internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from UC Berkeley</div><div class='timeline-text'>Takei graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stars in Star Trek</div><div class='timeline-text'>Takei began his role as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek series.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Runs for City Council</div><div class='timeline-text'>Takei ran for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council, finishing second out of 17 candidates.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Comes Out as Gay</div><div class='timeline-text'>Takei publicly came out as gay in an issue of Frontiers magazine.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Brad Altman</div><div class='timeline-text'>Takei and Brad Altman were married at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.</div></div></div>
George Takei is an American actor and activist who was born on April 20, 1937 and is currently 86 years old. He is best known for his iconic and beloved portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in the 'Star Trek' television and film franchises. He is also widely known for his activism in support of LGBT rights and other social issues.
