George Takei
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George Takei
Summary
George Takei is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on April 20, 1937[3]. He worked as a comedian[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], blogger[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,661 views/month, #4,138 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- George Takei was born in Los Angeles[2].
- George Takei was born on April 20, 1937[3].
- George Takei held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was George Takei's native language[11].
- George Takei is identified as part of the Japanese Americans ethnic group[12].
- George Takei's professions included comedian[4].
- George Takei worked as a singer[5].
- George Takei's professions included voice actor[6].
- George Takei's professions included blogger[7].
- George Takei's professions included film actor[8].
- George Takei's professions included television actor[13].
- George Takei's field of work was acting[14].
- George Takei's field of work was film[15].
- George Takei's field of work was television[16].
- George Takei's field of work was opinion journalism[17].
- George Takei's field of work was human rights protection[18].
- George Takei's field of work was activism[19].
- George Takei's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[20].
- George Takei's education included a stint at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[21].
- George Takei's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[22].
- George Takei was educated at Sophia University[23].
- George Takei was educated at Los Angeles High School[24].
- George Takei was educated at Shakespeare Institute[25].
- George Takei received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[26].
- George Takei received the California Hall of Fame[27].
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Origins and Family
George Takei was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on April 20, 1937[3]. He is identified as part of the Japanese Americans ethnic group[12]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at University of California, Los Angeles[20], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in Los Angeles[34]; UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[21], a drama school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1947[37]; University of California, Berkeley[22], a public research university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1868[40], headquartered in Berkeley[41]; Sophia University[23], a private university[42], in Japan[43], founded in 1913[44], headquartered in Chiyoda[45]; Los Angeles High School[24], a high school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1873[48], headquartered in Los Angeles[49]; and Shakespeare Institute[25], a university[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1951[52].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comedian[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], blogger[7], film actor[8], and television actor[13]. Fields of work include acting[14], a type of arts[53]; film[15]; television[16], a type of mass media[54]; opinion journalism[17], a journalism genre[55]; human rights protection[18]; and activism[19], a concept[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[26], a grade of an order[57], in Japan[58], founded in 1875[59]; California Hall of Fame[27], a hall of fame of a state or province[60], in United States[61]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[62], a commemorative plaque[63], in United States[64]; and Inkpot Award[65], an award[66], in United States[67], founded in 1974[68].
Personal Life
George Takei's religion is recorded as Buddhism[69]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[70].
Why It Matters
George Takei ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,661 views/month, #4,138 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
FAQs
Where was George Takei born?
George Takei was born in Los Angeles[2].
What did George Takei do for work?
George Takei worked as comedian[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], blogger[7], and film actor[8].
Where did George Takei go to school?
George Takei was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[20], UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[21], University of California, Berkeley[22], and Sophia University[23].
What awards did George Takei receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[26], California Hall of Fame[27], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[62], and Inkpot Award[65].