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George Hosato Takei Edit Profile

Actor

George Hosato Takei, American actor. Trustee, Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles Theatre Center, since 1984; director, vice president Southern California Rapid Transit District, Los Angeles, 1973-1984. Member National Japanese-American Citizens League (cultural affairs chairman 1970-1973), Screen Actors Guild, Association of Asian Pacific American Artists, American Public Transit Association (vice president 1978-1980).

Background

Takei, George Hosato was born on April 20, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Takekuma Norman and Fumiko Emily Takei.

Education

Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1960. Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964.

Career

Director, chairman Golden Security Bancorp, Alhambra, California, since 1981.

Achievements

  • George Hosato Takei has been listed as a notable actor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles Theatre Center, since 1984. Director, vice president Southern California Rapid Transit District, Los Angeles, 1973-1984. Member National Japanese-American Citizens League (cultural affairs chairman 1970-1973), Screen Actors Guild, Association of Asian Pacific American Artists, American Public Transit Association (vice president 1978-1980).

Interests

  • Running, architecture, historic preservation.

Connections

Life partner Brad Altman.

Father:
Takekuma Norman

Mother:
Fumiko Emily Takei