Skip to content
topics.

George Takei turns 89, fans mark his birthday

tvApr 20, 2026213,568

George Takei, born Hosato Takei on April 20, 1937, turned 89 on April 20, 2026. Takei is best known for playing Hikaru Sulu, the helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise. He was imprisoned in U.S. Japanese internment camps from age five to almost nine and published a 2019 graphic memoir recounting that experience.

Key Highlights

George Takei turned 89 on April 20, 2026, born Hosato Takei.
Takei played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek.
He spent ages five to almost nine in U.S. Japanese internment camps.

Related

Witch Hat Atelier Episode 4 changes magic systemtvPatrick Muldoon dies at 57tvGood Omens 3 soundtrack track list leaks, fans warn of spoilerstvThe Archers episode focuses on Helen's farm decisiontv