George Takei

Actor known for his portrayal of Star Trek's Mr. Sulu

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Actor best known for his portrayal of “Mr. Sulu” on the original Star Trek series and films; subject of the documentary To Be Takei

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The documentary To Be Takei by filmmaker Jennifer Kroot looks at the life of actor, activist and social media master George Takei.

'To Be Takei'

The documentary To Be Takei by filmmaker Jennifer Kroot looks at the life of actor, activist and social media master George Takei.

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A new documentary by filmmaker Jennifer Kroot looks at the life of actor, activist and social media master George Takei.

‘To Be Takei’

A new documentary by filmmaker Jennifer Kroot looks at the life of actor, activist and social media master George Takei.

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CBS allows fans of Star Trek to produce and distribute new versions of what has become a cultural monument, as long as they don't make any money.  On the Internet, each webisode costs…

Star Trek, the Future is a Mr. Sulu Nation

CBS allows fans of Star Trek to produce and distribute new versions of what has become a cultural monument, as long as they don't make any money.  On the Internet, each webisode costs…

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