NEWS: Star Trek's Sulu Comes Out

CULTURE: Star Trek's Sulu Comes Out

George Takei, perhaps best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek series and subsequent movies, has recently come out in the new issue of Frontiers, a Los Angeles Magazine for the lesbian and gay community.

In the issue he discusses his childhood in a U.S. internment camp, his 18-year relationship with his partner Brad Altman, his siblings' inability to accept his homosexuality, and his new onstage role as a psychologist in 'Equus'.

His decision to publicly discuss his sexuality was part inspiration from his role in the new Martin Dysart play, and part motivation from the current social/political climate.

i do a great george takai impersonation .

He's 69. I feel very sad for him that he has not felt able to "come out" sooner.

When I told my friend he said:

Set phasers to fabulous.

I really hope everyon'e he's worked with supports him, and that there is no stupid fall out.

That being said, I'm with mat8drb, that because of things it only happenned now.

I hope this brings him much peace in his life, and not torment.

I have been saying this for years.

Oh my.

(I hope someone gets the reference.)

But, seriously ... good for him.

well, i thought it was common knowledge.

Nice.

It kind of was common knowledge, but he'd never stated it in the press or anything. This was his first "media" reference to his homosexuality.

Another trekkie who never got any pussy? SHOCKING!

I guess he's not a fan of "young wet bitches" after all.

Best. Reference. EVAR.

I know George and Brad very well, and I am so happy for them both. It's not a huge secret to anyone who knows them, and I've always hoped that the day would come when George could come out.

"S...U...L...U.....Sulu Dance!"

You can dance like Sulu
and shake your little behind
You gotta give it a chance when you do the Sulu Dance,
and your friends will say
"Oh my."

win

yes.

I hope our society will soon progress to a point where we realize that a person's sexual preference has nothing to do with their abilities and character.

but good for him. I wish him no backlash.

[Edited on Oct 28, 2005 by datsun]

That's great that he's comfortable making it public. No "young, wet bitches" for him then....

"San Francisco, where I was born."

All I can say is WOW! I do not know if this was something that was supposed to be obvious but I really had no idea. I love Star Trek and I concider myself a pretty big geek in that area. But WOW. I mean, it is not like he is flaming or anything.


I say, good for him. I am glad he finally got the courage to take that step into this frontier.

I met him at a star trek convention when I was just a wee little trekling.... We only got 10 channels. I was raised by it...... Go George!

gotcha

I'd have been more concerned if this particular member did not get the reference.

That's totally awesome. He's hot.