George Takei Biography

Asian-American actor George Takei studied architecture at the University of California and theatre arts at UCLA. Takei's first film appearance was in the 1960 Warner Bros. feature Ice Palace He appeared with regularity on series television in the early 1960s; his most controversial TV role was the son of a World War II traitor in the 1964 Twilight Zone episode "The Encounter," which was withdrawn from the series' syndicated package due to charges of misrepresentation from several Japanese-American groups. In 1966, Takei began what was to become a lifelong assignment when he was cast as chief navigator Hikaru Sulu on the evergreen science-fiction series Star Trek. He has extended this characterization into seven Star Trek feature films, as well as a Saturday morning cartoon series. Erudite and socially correct at all times, Takei nonetheless enjoyed a reputation as Star Trek's most aggressive on-set practical joker. When not before the cameras, George Takei keeps busy with Southern California political and civic activities. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

• 1. Hikaru Sulu: The word sir?
  2. James T. Kirk: The word? Is no. I am therefore going anyway.
  From Star Trek III - The Search for Spock. Submitted by Blair S (4 months ago)

• 1. Leonard "Bones" McCoy: We got a heartbeat! Lock and load, she's ready Jim!
  2. James T. Kirk: Fire!
  3. General Chang: To be... or not... to be...
  4. Hikaru Sulu: Target that explosion and fire.
  5. James T. Kirk: Fire!
  From Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country. Submitted by Blair S (4 months ago)

• 1. Hikaru Sulu: Don't call me tiny.
  From Star Trek III - The Search for Spock. Submitted by Kane S (7 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Matsutani: They call them smart phones, but only dummies use them in my class.
  From Larry Crowne. Submitted by Jonathan L (10 months ago)

• 1. Hikaru Sulu: In range?
  2. Helmsman Lojur: Not yet sir.
  3. Hikaru Sulu: Come on, come on.
  4. Helmsman Lojur: She'll fly apart!
  5. Hikaru Sulu: *Fly her apart then!*
  From Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country. Submitted by Jeff C (11 months ago)