Hikaru Kato Sulu[1] is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise. [2] A member of the crew in the original Star Trek series, Sulu also appears in the animated Star Trek series, in the first six Star Trek movies, in one episode of Star Trek: Voyager, and in several books, comics, and video games. [3]

Takei has since appeared in numerous television and film productions, reprising his role as Sulu in Star Trek: The Animated Series from 1973 to 1974, and in the first six Star Trek films, the last of which promoted his character to captain of his own starship.

Hikaru Sulu was a male Human who served as a Starfleet officer during the latter half of the 23rd century and into the early 24th century. Over a period of four decades, Sulu served aboard at least three different Federation starships, including …

May 3, 2023 · Star Trek 's Mr. Sulu (George Takei) remains one of the franchise's most popular and enduring characters, with an extensive history explored over the years. First introduced in Star Trek: The Original Series, Sulu is mainly remembered as the helmsman of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner).

May 14, 2024 · Japanese American actor George Takei played Lieutenant Sulu in the original 'Star Trek' television series and movies and is a popular social-media presence.

George Takei is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series Star Trek. He's an actor, social justice activist, social media mega-power, New York Times bestselling author, originated the role of Sam Kimura and Ojii-Chan in the Broadway musical Allegiance, and subject of To Be Takei, a documentary on his ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Sometimes it may seem difficult to separate the man (Takei) from the character (Hikaru Sulu), but that became a bit easier when John Cho took over the role in the J.J. Abrams-directed “Star Trek” (2009) film.

Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu was a 23rd century Human Starfleet officer. As a Starfleet cadet, he first served as helmsman of the USS Enterprise under the command of Christopher Pike. Sulu was involved in the defeat and death of Nero, a Romulan bent on …

Sulu as captain of the Excelsior, later encountered Kang in the Azure Nebula in 2293. In 2269, on stardate 1254.4, the crew of the Enterprise learned that they had magical powers while near the galactic center.

The character of Sulu appeared in all but three episodes of the animated series, "Yesteryear", "The Ambergris Element", and "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth."