George Takei.

An internationally beloved figure, George is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on the acclaimed TV series Star Trek. His acting career has spanned six decades and has included appearances on the TV series Fresh Off the Boat, Hawaii Five-0, The New Normal, The Big Bang Theory, Heroes, Will & Grace, Miami Vice, MacGyver, The Six Million Dollar Man, Mission: Impossible and The Twilight Zone, among others.

Takei is the author of five books, including his autobiography To the Stars and his latest graphic memoir, the New York Times bestseller They Called Us Enemy, which debuted in July 2019. He first sailed with Cunard as an Insights speaker in 2014 when Queen Mary 2 screened the documentary To be Takei about his journey from imprisoned child to pop culture icon.

George is an activist for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality and has won several awards and accolades for his work on human rights and Japan-U.S. relations, including his work with the Japanese American National Museum, where he is chairman emeritus and a trustee. He was appointed to the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission by former President Clinton. In 2004, the government of Japan awarded George the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, for his contribution to U.S-Japan relations.