ActorBorn Apr 20, 1937 (age 89)Los Angeles, California, USA

George Takei

Peak popularity#6,488 (Nov 19 – Dec 18, 2022) (Nov 2022)4.5Top 10%

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George Takei

George Takei is a Japanese-American actor, author, and activist. He was born on April 20, 1937, as Hosato Takei. Takei is best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the fictional starship USS Enterprise, in the television series Star Trek and subsequent films. He began his acting career in college and landed the role of Sulu in 1965, which he reprised periodically until the 1990s. In addition to his acting career, Takei is a prominent advocate for LGBT rights, having come out as gay in 2005. He is also an active supporter of immigrant rights and has been involved in state and local politics. Takei is fluent in both English and Japanese and has received numerous awards for his human rights work and efforts to strengthen Japan–United States relations.

Rank#3,565
Buzz Score1.6
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Daily update · July 3, 2026

George Takei ranks #3,565 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.6, down 1,003 spots from yesterday. George Takei peaked at #6,488 of all time (Nov 19 – Dec 18, 2022). George Takei ranks #3,764 over the past 365 days.

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