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George Takei – Born in 1937

A name synonymous with the iconic Star Trek franchise, George Takei has a career that spans decades and encompasses a multitude of roles both on-screen and off. In 1965, George was cast as Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise, in Gene Roddenberry’s groundbreaking series, Star Trek.

George lent his voice to animated series, appeared in various television shows, and graced the stage in theatrical productions. His work extends into activism; as an openly gay man since 2005, he uses his platform to address social justice issues. In 2024, he published “My Lost Freedom,” a poignant memoir detailing his childhood experiences in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II.

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