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George Takei
Acting

George Takei

Born 1937-04-20
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

George Hosato Takei Altman (born April 20, 1937) is an American actor of Japanese descent, best known for his role in the television series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise. He is a proponent of gay rights and active in state and local politics as well as continuing his acting career. He has won several awards and accolades in his work on human rights and Japanese-American relations, including his work with the Japanese American National Museum.

Known For

Prominent works featuring George Takei

The Big Bang Theory
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The Big Bang Theory

2007
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The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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Mulan
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Mulan

1998
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Malcolm in the Middle
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Malcolm in the Middle

2000
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Avatar: The Last Airbender

2005
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Futurama
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Futurama

1999
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American Dad!
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American Dad!

2005
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You Don't Mess with the Zohan
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You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
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Adventure Time
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Adventure Time

2010
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (262 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the WorldThe Sixty Year Mission: How Star Trek Changed Television and the WorldSelfMovie2026
Hunky JesusHunky JesusSelf / AppearanceMovie2026
The Gettysburg AddressThe Gettysburg AddressSelfMovie2025
Lost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star TrekLost Voyages: Phase II and the Rebirth of Star TrekSelfMovie2025
Reclaim the FlagReclaim the FlagSelfMovie2025
Beam Me Up, SuluBeam Me Up, SuluSelfMovie2025
Coroner to the StarsCoroner to the StarsSelfMovie2025
To the Journey: Looking Back at Star Trek: VoyagerTo the Journey: Looking Back at Star Trek: VoyagerSelfMovie2024
Avatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last AirbenderKoh (voice)TV Series2024
BLUE EYE SAMURAIBLUE EYE SAMURAISeki (voice)TV Series2023
One Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and the Tule Lake Segregation CenterOne Fighting Irishman: Wayne M. Collins and the Tule Lake Segregation CenterNarratorMovie2023
Star Trek: very Short TreksStar Trek: very Short TreksSulu (voice)TV Series2023
Gremlins: Secrets of the MogwaiGremlins: Secrets of the MogwaiNoggin (voice)TV Series2023
The Keepers of the 5 KingdomsThe Keepers of the 5 KingdomsAO the Wise (voice)Movie2023
ONI: Thunder God's TaleONI: Thunder God's TaleMr. Tengu (voice)TV Series2022
Paws of Fury: The Legend of HankPaws of Fury: The Legend of HankOhga (voice)Movie2022
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction MoviesWay of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction MoviesSelf - (archive footage)Movie2022
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander HeritageSoul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander HeritageSelf - HostMovie2022
Yorktown: A Time to HealYorktown: A Time to HealLt. Cmdr. Hikaru SuluMovie2022
The Shuttlepod ShowThe Shuttlepod ShowSelfTV Series2022
Marvel's Hit-MonkeyMarvel's Hit-MonkeyShinji (voice)TV Series2021
Jellystone!Jellystone!SoSo (voice)TV Series2021
Woman in MotionWoman in MotionSelfMovie2021
Resident AlienResident AlienThe Gray (voice)TV Series2021
Call Me KatCall Me KatGeorge TakeiTV Series2021
The Soul of AmericaThe Soul of AmericaSelfMovie2020
Who’s on Top?Who’s on Top?Self / AppearanceMovie2020
Star Trek: Lower DecksStar Trek: Lower DecksHikaru Sulu (voice)TV Series2020
Aliens Stole My BodyAliens Stole My BodyPhil the Plant (voice)Movie2020
Visible: Out on TelevisionVisible: Out on TelevisionSelfTV Series2020
Love MonsterLove MonsterElder Panda (voice)TV Series2020
Cool Cat's Crazy DreamCool Cat's Crazy DreamDream World GeorgeMovie2019
True Terror with George TakeiTrue Terror with George TakeiSelf - HostTV Series2019
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?George Takei (voice)TV Series2019
Star Trek: Short TreksStar Trek: Short TreksHikaru Sulu (voice) (archive footage)TV Series2018
The TerrorThe TerrorNobuhiro Yamato / Yamato-sanTV Series2018
Yamasong: March of the HollowsYamasong: March of the HollowsElder Masook (voice)Movie2017
And Then They Came for UsAnd Then They Came for UshimselfMovie2017
AllegianceAllegianceSam Kimura / Ojii-ChanMovie2016
Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry VaultStar Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry VaultSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry VaultStar Trek: Inside the Roddenberry VaultSelfMovie2016
For the Love of SpockFor the Love of SpockSelfMovie2016
Kubo and the Two StringsKubo and the Two StringsHosato (voice)Movie2016
Elena of AvalorElena of AvalorKing Toshi (voice)TV Series2016
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - GuestTV Series2015
Message From HiroshimaMessage From HiroshimaNarratorMovie2015
Do I Sound Gay?Do I Sound Gay?SelfMovie2015
Roddenberry's TrekRoddenberry's TrekhimselfMovie2015
EntourageEntourageGeorge TakeiMovie2015
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonStarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonSelfTV Series2015
Tab Hunter ConfidentialTab Hunter ConfidentialSelfMovie2015
Hopeful RomanticHopeful RomanticSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Fresh Off the BoatFresh Off the BoatBernardTV Series2015
Eat With MeEat With MeGeorgeMovie2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroPenn Zero: Part-Time HeroSylvester Kobayashi (voice)TV Series2014
Ava & LalaAva & LalaSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
To Be TakeiTo Be TakeiSelfMovie2014
BoJack HorsemanBoJack HorsemanAudiobook Narrator (voice)TV Series2014
The 7DThe 7DDr. Sweet Tooth (voice)TV Series2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelf - GuestTV Series2014
Free BirdsFree BirdsS.T.E.V.E. (voice)Movie2013
Through the KeyholeThrough the KeyholeSelfTV Series2013
Axel: The Biggest Little HeroAxel: The Biggest Little HeroElder (voice)Movie2013
The Missing ScarfThe Missing ScarfNarratorMovie2013
Space MilkshakeSpace MilkshakeGary (voice)Movie2012
Art of SubmissionArt of SubmissionKrangMovie2012
The New NormalThe New NormalSamTV Series2012
Backyard BlockbustersBackyard BlockbustersSulu (archive footage)Movie2012
Strange FrameStrange FrameTamadamsa (voice)Movie2012
Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManMarvel's Ultimate Spider-ManMaster of K'un L'un (voice)TV Series2012
88William TamMovie2012
Dark VengeanceDark VengeanceTanakaMovie2011
Larry CrowneLarry CrowneDr. MatsutaniMovie2011
The Problem SolverzThe Problem SolverzMr. Konishi (voice)TV Series2011
Bubble GuppiesBubble GuppiesMajor Bummer (voice)TV Series2011
Bubble GuppiesBubble GuppiesMaster Rakunuki (voice)TV Series2011
These Amazing ShadowsThese Amazing ShadowsSelfMovie2011
Supah NinjasSupah NinjasHattori 'Hologramps' FukanagaTV Series2011
Transformers: PrimeTransformers: PrimeAlpha Trion (voice)TV Series2010
ConanConanSelf - GuestTV Series2010
Pound PuppiesPound PuppiesMr. Julius (voice)TV Series2010
Pound PuppiesPound PuppiesMr. Julius / Monsieur Mitch (voice)TV Series2010
Hawaii Five-0Hawaii Five-0Uncle ChoiTV Series2010
Lost GirlLost GirlEngelramTV Series2010
Regular ShowRegular ShowDaisuke (voice)TV Series2010
Fish HooksFish HooksBird / Robot (voice)TV Series2010
Fish HooksFish HooksMr. Bird (voice)TV Series2010
Fish HooksFish HooksMr. K (voice)TV Series2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMr. Wang / White Wizard (voice)TV Series2010
Hot in ClevelandHot in ClevelandReverend MatsudaTV Series2010
The Untold Story of Ralph Carr and the Japanese: The Fate of 3 Japanese-Americans and the InternmentThe Untold Story of Ralph Carr and the Japanese: The Fate of 3 Japanese-Americans and the InternmentHimselfMovie2010
Adventure TimeAdventure TimeRicardio (voice)TV Series2010
The Pool BoysThe Pool BoysMaitre D (Joon)Movie2009
CommunityCommunityGeorge Takei (voice)TV Series2009
ArcherArcherMr. Moto (voice)TV Series2009
Live from Studio FiveLive from Studio FiveSelfTV Series2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - GuestTV Series2009
Bring Back... Star TrekBring Back... Star TrekSelfMovie2009
Annul VictoryAnnul VictorySelfMovie2009
Toyo's CameraToyo's CameraSelfMovie2009
Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai SwordScooby-Doo! and the Samurai SwordOld Man Samurai (voice)Movie2009
Party DownParty DownGeorge TakeiTV Series2009
You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo StoryYou Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo StorySelfMovie2009
Futurama: Bender's GameFuturama: Bender's GameGeorge Takei (voice)Movie2008
Star Wars: The Clone WarsStar Wars: The Clone WarsLok Durd (voice)TV Series2008
The Suite Life on DeckThe Suite Life on DeckRome TiptonTV Series2008
You Don't Mess with the ZohanYou Don't Mess with the ZohanGeorge TakeiMovie2008
Ninja CheerleadersNinja CheerleadersHiroshiMovie2008
All Star Mr & MrsAll Star Mr & MrsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
Secret Talents of the StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
The Great Buck HowardThe Great Buck HowardGeorge TakeiMovie2008
Transformers: AnimatedTransformers: AnimatedYoketron (voice)TV Series2007
ChowderChowderFoie Gras (voice)TV Series2007
The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang TheoryGeorge TakeiTV Series2007
Phineas and FerbPhineas and FerbPositive Re-enforcement Machine (voice)TV Series2007
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldRick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldMayor Screwsum / Police Chief (voice)TV Series2007
Thank God You're HereThank God You're HereSelfTV Series2007
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraEl Tigre: The Adventures of Manny RiveraSelf / AppearanceTV Series2007
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2007
Star Trek: Beyond the Final FrontierStar Trek: Beyond the Final FrontierSelfMovie2007
Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce LeeFinishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce LeeMan in Black (Voice)Movie2007
Cory in the HouseCory in the HouseRonaldTV Series2007
HeroesHeroesKaito NakamuraTV Series2006
A.I. AssaultA.I. AssaultMajor LaneMovie2006
Comedy Central Roast of William ShatnerComedy Central Roast of William ShatnerSelf - RoasterMovie2006
PsychPsychGeorge TakeiTV Series2006
The Howard Stern InterviewThe Howard Stern InterviewSelfTV Series2006
40 Years of Star Trek40 Years of Star TrekSelfMovie2006
How William Shatner Changed the WorldHow William Shatner Changed the WorldSelfMovie2005
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert ReportSelf - GuestTV Series2005
FreddieFreddieMartinTV Series2005
Bring Back...Bring Back...SelfTV Series2005
Avatar: The Last AirbenderAvatar: The Last AirbenderWarden (voice)TV Series2005
Robot ChickenRobot ChickenGodzilla vs. Jason Narrator / Yakuza (voice)TV Series2005
Robot ChickenRobot ChickenHikaru Sulu / Purple Crayon Narrator (voice)TV Series2005
American Dad!American Dad!George Takei (voice)TV Series2005
Mulan IIMulan IIFirst Ancestor (voice)Movie2004
The EavesdropperThe EavesdropperDr. HsiehMovie2004
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd CenturyKiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd CenturySelf / AppearanceMovie2004
Birth of a Timeless LegacyBirth of a Timeless LegacySelf / AppearanceMovie2004
DC 9/11: Time of CrisisDC 9/11: Time of CrisisNorman MinetaMovie2003
Comedy Central RoastsComedy Central RoastsSelfTV Series2003
AlienatedAlienatedSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill MaherSelf - GuestTV Series2003
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!SelfTV Series2002
Kim PossibleKim PossibleSensei (voice)TV Series2002
After They Were FamousAfter They Were FamousSelfTV Series2002
Watching EllieWatching EllieGeorge TakeiTV Series2002
New World OrderNew World OrderRadio Free World (voice)Movie2002
According to JimAccording to JimGeorge Takei (voice)TV Series2001
ScrubsScrubsGeorge TakeiTV Series2001
Samurai JackSamurai JackWarrior #4 (voice)TV Series2001
The ChronicleThe ChronicleMr. ShenTV Series2001
The Brak ShowThe Brak ShowTV Executive (voice) (uncredited)TV Series2000
Grosse PointeGrosse PointeJapanese Ad Executive (uncredited)TV Series2000
Jackie Chan AdventuresJackie Chan AdventuresHigh Mystic (voice)TV Series2000
Baby BluesBaby BluesSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
Son of the BeachSon of the BeachSelf / AppearanceTV Series2000
Malcolm in the MiddleMalcolm in the MiddleGeorge TakeiTV Series2000
The Early ShowThe Early ShowSelfTV Series1999
Who Gets the House?Who Gets the House?ElliottMovie1999
FuturamaFuturamaGeorge Takei's Head (voice)TV Series1999
Batman Beyond: The MovieBatman Beyond: The MovieMr. Fixx (voice)Movie1999
Batman BeyondBatman BeyondMr. Fixx (voice)TV Series1999
V.I.P.V.I.P.KOP's Voice / SelfTV Series1998
Will & GraceWill & GraceGeorge TakeiTV Series1998
MulanMulanFirst Ancestor (voice)Movie1998
Bug BusterBug BusterDr. Hiro FujimotoMovie1998
TrekkiesTrekkiesSelfMovie1997
The ViewThe ViewSelf - GuestTV Series1997
The Best Bad ThingThe Best Bad ThingMr. YamanakaMovie1997
The Magic PearlThe Magic PearlHa Ping (voice)Movie1997
The Making of Star Trek Deep Space Nine Trials And Tribble-ationsSelfMovie1996
Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!Phoebe's Father (voice)TV Series1996
Star Trek: 30 Years and BeyondStar Trek: 30 Years and BeyondSelfMovie1996
Once a ThiefOnce a ThiefSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Early EditionEarly EditionMr. LeeTV Series1996
The Daily ShowThe Daily ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1996
Oblivion 2: BacklashOblivion 2: BacklashDoc ValentineMovie1996
Muppets TonightMuppets TonightSelfTV Series1996
Space CasesSpace CasesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
William Shatner's Star Trek MemoriesWilliam Shatner's Star Trek MemoriesSelfMovie1996
3rd Rock from the Sun3rd Rock from the SunGeorge TakeiTV Series1996
Kissinger and NixonKissinger and NixonLe Duc ThoMovie1995
Brotherly LoveBrotherly LoveGeorge TakeiTV Series1995
In the HouseIn the HouseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildKeiji (voice)TV Series1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildChange / Peddler (voice)TV Series1995
Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: VoyagerCaptain SuluTV Series1995
William Shatner: Captain's LogSelfMovie1994
Star Trek: A Captain's LogStar Trek: A Captain's LogSelfMovie1994
Spider-ManSpider-ManWong (voice)TV Series1994
OblivionOblivionDoc ValentineMovie1994
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderMan In BlackTV Series1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Live by the FistLive by the FistUncle CoronadoMovie1993
The Curse of the DragonThe Curse of the DragonNarrator (voice)Movie1993
Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesKung Fu: The Legend ContinuesColonel OngTV Series1993
Moving MemoriesSelf / AppearanceMovie1993
GMTVGMTVSelfTV Series1993
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryStar Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryCaptain Hikaru SuluMovie1991
Lightning ForceLightning ForceGeneral SengTV Series1991
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary SpecialStar Trek: 25th Anniversary SpecialSelfMovie1991
Blood OathBlood OathVice-Admiral Baron TakahashiMovie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsAkira Kurosawa (voice)TV Series1989
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsWink - The Game Show Host (voice)TV Series1989
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsWaiter (voice)TV Series1989
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsSushi Chef (voice)TV Series1989
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsGeorge Takei (voice)TV Series1989
Star Trek V: The Final FrontierStar Trek V: The Final FrontierCmdr. Hikaru SuluMovie1989
Return from the River KwaiReturn from the River KwaiLieutenant TanakaMovie1989
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the NextThe Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the NextSelfMovie1988
Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeStar Trek IV: The Voyage HomeCmdr. Hikaru SuluMovie1986
Who's WhoWho's WhoSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
MacGyverMacGyverDr. Shen WeiTV Series1985
Doctor Who's Who's WhoDoctor Who's Who's WhoSuluTV Series1985
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteBert TanakaTV Series1984
Miami ViceMiami ViceKenneth TogaruTV Series1984
Star Trek III: The Search for SpockStar Trek III: The Search for SpockCmdr. Hikaru SuluMovie1984
Matt HoustonMatt HoustonSam ShimaTV Series1982
Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek II: The Wrath of KhanCmdr. Hikaru SuluMovie1982
Beyond WestworldBeyond WestworldDoctor MarcusTV Series1980
Star Trek: The Motion PictureStar Trek: The Motion PictureLt. Cmdr. Hikaru SuluMovie1979
Vega$Vega$Self / AppearanceTV Series1978
Have I Got a Christmas for YouHave I Got a Christmas for YouDoctorMovie1977
The Star Trek DreamThe Star Trek DreamSelfMovie1975
The Year of the DragonThe Year of the DragonFred EngMovie1975
Chico and the ManChico and the ManSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar ManChin-LingTV Series1974
Star TrekStar TrekHikaru Sulu (voice)TV Series1973
Josie's CastleJosie's CastleKen TanakaMovie1971
Which Way to the Front?Which Way to the Front?YamashitaMovie1970
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherThe Courtship of Eddie's FatherMr. SatoTV Series1969
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-ONathaniel BlakeTV Series1969
The Japanese Sword as the Soul of the SamuraiThe Japanese Sword as the Soul of the SamuraiNarratorMovie1969
The Green BeretsThe Green BeretsCaptain NimMovie1968
The Big MouthThe Big MouthDiamond Jeweler (uncredited)Movie1967
IronsideIronsideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Mission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleRoger LeeTV Series1966
Felony SquadFelony SquadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
Star TrekStar TrekSuluTV Series1966
An American DreamAn American DreamAttorney Ord LongMovie1966
Walk Don't RunWalk Don't RunPolice CaptainMovie1966
Red Line 7000Red Line 7000KatoMovie1965
Mister RobertsMister RobertsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaVoyage to the Bottom of the SeaChengTV Series1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1963
PT 109PT 109Helmsman on Japanese Destroyer (uncredited)Movie1963
King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong vs. GodzillaOsamu Sakurai (voice) (uncredited)Movie1963
The Gallant MenThe Gallant MenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
The IslandersThe IslandersYungTV Series1960
My Three SonsMy Three SonsWon TsunTV Series1960
Hell to EternityHell to EternityGeorge UneMovie1960
Ice PalaceIce PalaceWangMovie1960
Never So FewNever So FewSoldier in HospitalMovie1959
Hawaiian EyeHawaiian EyeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneArthur Takamori / TaroTV Series1959
Gigantis, the Fire MonsterGigantis, the Fire MonsterIkeda / Osaka SDF Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)Movie1959
Rodan! The Flying MonsterRodan! The Flying MonsterDr. Kyuichiro Kashiwagi / Izeki / male honeymooner (voice)Movie1957
Perry MasonPerry MasonToma SakaiTV Series1957
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameDoctorTV Series1951
Holograms All the Way DownHikaru SuluMovie—
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