George Takei Biography: Age, Husband, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Activism

Hosato Takei also known as George Takei is an American actor, author, and activist renowned for his iconic role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise, in the original Star Trek television series (1966–1969) and the first six feature films.

A trailblazing figure, he has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, Asian American issues, and social justice, drawing from his childhood experience in Japanese American internment camps during World War II, while maintaining a vibrant presence on social media with his signature “Oh myyy” humor.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Hosato Takei
• Stage Name: George Takei
• Born: April 20, 1937
• Age: 88 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Japanese American
• Occupation: Actor, Author, Activist
• Height: 1.73 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Takekuma Norman Takei and Fumiko Emily Nakamura
• Siblings: Henry Takei and Nancy Reiko Takei
• Spouse: Brad Takei (formerly Brad Altman)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $14 million USD

Early Life and Education

George Takei was born on April 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was brought up by his parents, Takekuma Norman Takei (born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan; immigrated as a teenager and worked in real estate and cleaning business) and Fumiko Emily Nakamura (born in Sacramento, California; educated in Japan), in a middle-class Japanese American family.

He grew up with one brother, Henry Takei, and one sister, Nancy Reiko Takei. His ethnicity is Japanese American, and his religion is unknown.

In 1942, following Executive Order 9066, his family was forcibly relocated to Santa Anita Park’s converted horse stables, then to Rohwer War Relocation Center in Arkansas, and later to the maximum-security Tule Lake Segregation Center in California due to their parents’ refusal to swear unqualified loyalty.

Released in 1946, the family returned to Los Angeles impoverished. Takei graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1956. He initially studied architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, but transferred to UCLA for theater, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1960 and a master’s in 1964.

Career

George Takei began acting in the 1950s with television roles and film debut in Ice Palace (1960). He gained worldwide fame as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek (1966–1969), reprising the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1974), the first six Star Trek films (1979–1991, promoted to captain in the last), and a cameo in Star Trek: Voyager (“Flashback,” 1996).

His career spans over 60 years with appearances in The Twilight Zone, Mission: Impossible, Heroes, The Big Bang Theory, Hawaii Five-0, and voice work in Kubo and the Two Strings (2016). He originated roles in the Broadway musical Allegiance (2015), drawing from his internment experiences, and authored books like They Called Us Enemy (2019).

A social media powerhouse and activist, he advocates for equality and narrates documentaries.

Awards and Nominations

• Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home narration)
• Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette (Japan, 2004)
• Distinguished Alumni Award in Theater, UCLA (2019)
• Various recognitions for activism and Star Trek ensemble work

Social Media

• Facebook: George Takei
• Instagram Handle: @georgehtakei

Personal Life

George Takei is 88 years old and his height is 1.73 m. He is married to Brad Takei (formerly Brad Altman), whom he met in the 1980s through a gay running club; they began a committed relationship in 1985, kept it private for 20 years due to career concerns, publicly came out in 2005, and married on September 14, 2008, in a Buddhist ceremony in Los Angeles (first same-sex couple to apply for a license in West Hollywood).

Brad changed his last name to Takei in 2013. No children are publicly known or disclosed, though Takei has expressed regret over not having them due to timing and societal barriers. No other past relationships are publicly detailed. He prioritizes activism, family with Brad, and sharing personal stories through media.

Net Worth

George Takei‘s net worth is estimated at $14 million USD. His income primarily comes from his long-running Star Trek role across television, films, and residuals; voice acting and narration work; books and graphic memoirs as a bestselling author; speaking engagements and activism-related appearances; social media influence and content creation; Broadway productions like Allegiance; and guest roles in television and film over a six-decade career.

Filmography

Filmography includes: Ice Palace (1960), Star Trek (1966–1969, as Hikaru Sulu), Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016, voice), Allegiance (2016 Broadway, actor).