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'''George Hosato Takei Altman''' is an [[American]] actor, producer, and writer who has provided the voice of his own [[George Takei's head|head in a jar]] on ''[[Futurama]]''.  As an actor, he is most widely known for his role as the original {{st|Hikaru Sulu}} in the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, playing the character in {{st|Star Trek: The Original Series|the original series}}, the {{st|Category:Star Trek movies|first six films}}, and many other places within the franchise.  He has been active in film and television since [[1959]], with notable guest roles roles on television series such as ''{{w|Heroes (TV series)|Heroes}}'', ''{{w|Malcolm in the Middle}}'' and ''[[The Simpsons]]''.  In addition, he is famous as an outspoken proponent of gay rights and has gained recognition for focusing attention on the {{w|Japanese-American internment}} during World War II.
'''George Hosato Takei Altman''' is an [[American]] actor, producer, and writer who has provided the voice of his own [[George Takei's head|head in a jar]] on ''[[Futurama]]''.  As an actor, he is most widely known for his role as the original {{st|Hikaru Sulu}} in the ''[[Star Trek]]'' franchise, playing the character in {{st|Star Trek: The Original Series|the original series}}, the {{st|Category:Star Trek movies|first six films}}, and many other places within the franchise.  He has been active in film and television since [[1959]], with notable guest roles roles on television series such as ''{{w|Heroes (TV series)|Heroes}}'', ''{{w|Malcolm in the Middle}}'' and ''[[The Simpsons]]''.  In addition, he is famous as an outspoken proponent of gay rights and has gained recognition for focusing attention on the {{w|Japanese-American internment}} during World War II.


On 14 May [[2012]], [[Comedy Central]] announced in a press release that he would be guest starring in an episode of [[season 7]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/press_releases/2012/051412-futurama-season-7-premieres-june-20.jhtml | title=Futurama season 7 premieres 20 June | publisher=[[Comedy Central]] Press | author=Rosenblatt, Michelle | date=2012-05-14 | accessdate=2012-05-14}}</ref>
On 14 May [[2012]], [[Comedy Central]] announced in a press release that he would be guest starring in an episode of [[season 7]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.comedycentral.com/press/press_releases/2012/051412-futurama-season-7-premieres-june-20.jhtml | title=Futurama season 7 premieres June 20 | publisher=[[Comedy Central]] Press | author=Rosenblatt, Michelle | date=2012-05-14 | accessdate=2012-05-14}}</ref>


== Episode credits ==
== Episode credits ==

Revision as of 12:40, 15 May 2012

George Takei
George Takei 1996.jpg
ProfessionGuest voice actor
Born20 April, 1937
IMDB profilenm0001786
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This article is about the actor. For the Futurama character , see George Takei's head.

George Hosato Takei Altman is an American actor, producer, and writer who has provided the voice of his own head in a jar on Futurama. As an actor, he is most widely known for his role as the original Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek franchise, playing the character in the original series, the first six films, and many other places within the franchise. He has been active in film and television since 1959, with notable guest roles roles on television series such as Heroes, Malcolm in the Middle and The Simpsons. In addition, he is famous as an outspoken proponent of gay rights and has gained recognition for focusing attention on the Japanese-American internment during World War II.

On 14 May 2012, Comedy Central announced in a press release that he would be guest starring in an episode of season 7.[1]

Episode credits

External links

References

  1. ^ Rosenblatt, Michelle (14 May 2012). "Futurama season 7 premieres June 20". Comedy Central Press. Retrieved on 14 May 2012.