George Takei Discusses his sexuality
George Takei, who is best know for his role in Star Trek The Original Series and the Star Trek Movies, has announced that he is gay. Mr. Takei told the Associated Press that his onstage role in “Equus” has helped him to address the issue publicly.
“The issue of gay marriage is now a political issue. That would have been unthinkable when I was young.”
Takei, an Japanese American sad that he grew up “feeling ashamed for being gay”.
The 66 year old actor joined the cast of Star Trek in 1966 as Mr. Sulu and went on the play the character for three seasons of the show, as well as six films. He has lived his partner Brad Altman for 18 years.
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