George Takei

Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $509,884,329 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #7,486)
Best-known acting roles: Himself (You Don't Mess With the Zohan), First Ancestor (voice) (Mulan), S.T.E.V.E. (Free Birds), Hosato (Kubo and the Two Strings), Dr. Matsutani (Larry Crowne)
Most productive collaborators: Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Cera, Rob Minkoff, Amy Poehler
Born: April 20, 1937 (86 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting8$354,475,871$155,408,458$509,884,329
Cameo3$133,132,828$117,117,390$250,250,218
Lead Ensemble Member3$209,782,970$102,383,168$312,166,138
Inverviewee3$274,573$3,209$277,782
Documentary Subject1$51,481$0$51,481
(Unclassified)5$217,269,277$204,890,750$422,160,027
In Technical RolesScreenwriter1$0$0$0

Career Trend

This graph shows George Takei’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 960 $209,782,970
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,295 $914,987,000
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,667 $102,383,168
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,896 $579,802,975
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $312,166,138
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,114 $1,494,789,975

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2014 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part III

December 13th, 2014

The third installment of our annual Holiday Gift Guide involves limited releases, including foreign films and documentaries; classics hitting DVD or Blu-ray for the first time; and of course Canadian films. There were better choices for the limited releases than there were for big releases and TV on DVD releases, which is good news, because this Holiday Gift Guide feels that it ahs been lackluster so far. There have been many great limited releases to come out this year, including several foreign-language films to find some measure of mainstream success. On the downside, every year a lot of these movies hit theaters in the fall, so they won't hit the home market for months. That said, there are still some real highlights among the limited releases, classics, and Canadian films. In fact, we start off with the highest of the highlights for the entire year. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 7th, 2014

October 7th, 2014

The biggest release of the week is Edge of Tomorrow, which is coming out on DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or 3D Combo Pack. However, while the reviews are excellent, the extras are not quite up to the Pick of the Week level. The same is true of the To Be Takei DVD, but fortunately there is a winner out there. Adventure Time: Season Four is better than the previous seasons and the DVD or Blu-ray have enough extras to be the best release of the week. Meanwhile, The Grand Seduction on DVD earns the Puck of the Week for best Canadian release. More...

Featured TV on DVD Review: Adventure Time: Season Four

October 5th, 2014

This is going to be a shorter review than normal, the third shorter review in a row. The reason for this is simple. I've previously reviewed the Jake the Dad DVD and many of the shorts on that DVD are included on this Blu-ray. There's no need to repeat myself here, so instead I will concentrate on the few episodes that are new to me and that were highlights or lowlights. Is this Blu-ray better than the mixed DVD release in terms of quality? Is it worth picking even if you already own many of these shorts? More...

Limited Releases are Strange

August 22nd, 2014

Love is Strange poster

It's a short list this week with only a handful of films. Fortunately, there are two films opening in limited release that are earning strong buzz and great reviews: Love is Strange and The One I Love. Both should find audiences in theaters. Another film, To Be Takei, is also earning great reviews and could do better than most documentaries. More...

Featured DVD Review: Strange Frame

March 18th, 2013

Strange Frame is a low-budget animated film with an LGBT twist to it. When I got the chance to review it, it sounded so weird I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Will it appeal to its target demographic? Will it have more mainstream appeal? Or is it just too weird for anyone? More...

Featured TV on DVD Review: Archer: Season Three

January 7th, 2013

I've reviewed the previous two seasons of Archer and quite frankly, I think it's one of the best animated shows on TV at the moment. Can season three live up to the first two seasons? Or will the show finally show signs of leveling off? More...

2012 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part IV

December 19th, 2012

There are only a few days left till Christmas and we are officially in the panic zone for gift shopping. This week we have our final installment of our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Part I dealt with first run releases, Part II dealt with TV on DVD releases, Part III dealt with limited releases, foreign titles, and classics. This week, we deal with some music, books, games, as well as releases from the first three parts that I forgot the first time around. As always, there are quite a few in that last category. (I also use this time to burn off some releases that arrived late. This way I can get through all of the late reviews quicker than normal and actually have enough time to celebrate Christmas.) More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Jul 15, 2022Paws of Fury: The Lege… Ohga $17,811,382$22,354,756$40,166,138
May 19, 2020Ninja Cheerleaders Hiroshi
Sep 9, 2016For the Love of Spock Himself $80,141$80,141
Aug 19, 2016Kubo and the Two Strings Hosato $48,023,088$29,525,034$77,548,122
Oct 15, 2015Tab Hunter Confidential Himself $85,812$85,812
Jul 10, 2015Do I Sound Gay? Himself $108,620$3,209$111,829
Jun 3, 2015Entourage George Takei $32,363,404$14,075,134$46,438,538
Aug 22, 2014To Be Takei Himself $51,481$51,481
Nov 1, 2013Free Birds S.T.E.V.E. $55,750,480$54,636,592$110,387,072
Mar 19, 2013Strange Frame
Jul 1, 2011Larry Crowne Dr. Matsutani $35,608,245$25,840,890$61,449,135
Mar 20, 2009The Great Buck Howard Himself $750,587$150,102$900,689
Jun 6, 2008You Don't Mess With th… Himself $100,018,837$102,892,154$202,910,991
Jun 19, 1998Mulan First Ancestor (v… $120,620,254$182,879,746$303,500,000
Dec 6, 1991Star Trek VI: The Undi… Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu $74,888,996$22,011,004$96,900,000
1990Prisoners of the Sun Vice-Admiral Baro… $53,000$53,000
Jun 9, 1989Star Trek V: The Final… Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu $52,210,049$17,989,951$70,200,000
Nov 26, 1986Star Trek IV: The Voya… Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu $109,713,132$23,286,868$133,000,000
Jun 1, 1984Star Trek III: The Sea… Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu $76,471,046$10,528,954$87,000,000
Jun 4, 1982Star Trek II: The Wrat… Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu $78,912,963$16,887,037$95,800,000
Dec 7, 1979Star Trek: The Motion … Lieutenant Comman… $82,258,456$56,741,544$139,000,000
Jun 19, 1968The Green Berets Captain Nim $21,707,027$21,707,027
Jan 1, 1966Walk Don't Run Police Captain $7,500,000$7,500,000
 
Averages $43,570,810$38,653,532$71,180,475
Totals 23 $914,987,000$579,802,975$1,494,789,975


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jul 15, 2022Paws of Fury: The Lege… $6,321,4233,481$17,811,382$40,166,13844.3%
Nov 26, 1986Star Trek IV: The Voya… $16,881,8881,956$109,713,132$133,000,00082.5%
Dec 7, 1979Star Trek: The Motion … $11,926,4211,002$82,258,456$139,000,00059.2%
 
Averages $11,709,9112,146$69,927,657$104,055,37962.0%
Totals 3 $209,782,970$312,166,138


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
May 19, 2020Ninja Cheerleaders
Aug 19, 2016Kubo and the Two Strings $12,608,3723,279$48,023,088$77,548,12261.9%
Nov 1, 2013Free Birds $15,805,2373,736$55,750,480$110,387,07250.5%
Jul 1, 2011Larry Crowne $13,096,0652,976$35,608,245$61,449,13557.9%
Jun 9, 1989Star Trek V: The Final… $17,375,6482,202$52,210,049$70,200,00074.4%
Jun 1, 1984Star Trek III: The Sea… $16,673,2291,966$76,471,046$87,000,00087.9%
Jun 4, 1982Star Trek II: The Wrat… $14,347,2211,621$78,912,963$95,800,00082.4%
Jan 1, 1966Walk Don't Run $7,500,000$7,500,000100.0%
 
Averages $14,984,2952,630$50,639,410$72,840,61873.6%
Totals 8 $354,475,871$509,884,329

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 960 $209,782,970
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,922 $354,475,871
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,556 $716,019,702
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,392 $365,327,080
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,346 $280,180,594
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 379 $133,132,828
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,295 $914,987,000
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,667 $102,383,168
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 14,101-14,200) 14,113 $155,408,458
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) 5,048 $410,805,795
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,136 $129,802,368
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) 8,614 $227,119,906
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 401 $117,117,390
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,896 $579,802,975
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,276 $312,166,138
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,486 $509,884,329
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,634 $1,126,825,497
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,048 $495,129,448
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,140 $507,300,500
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 392 $250,250,218
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,114 $1,494,789,975
Highest Grossing Stars of 1980 at the Domestic Box Office 66 96
Highest Grossing Stars of 1981 at the Domestic Box Office 51 96
Highest Grossing Stars of 1986 at the Domestic Box Office 71 96
Highest Grossing Stars of 1987 at the Domestic Box Office 79 96
Highest Grossing Stars of 1988 at the Domestic Box Office 78 96
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies 64 $191,971,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Movie Movies 40 $17,811,382
Top International Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 201-300) 205 $80,028,412
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Movie Movies 35 $22,354,756
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 101-200) 113 $272,000,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Movie Movies 36 $40,166,138
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 701-800) 750 $191,971,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 501-600) 505 $17,811,382
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,398 $80,028,412
Top International Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 501-600) 574 $22,354,756
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 990 $272,000,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 501-600) 572 $40,166,138
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 101-200) 135 $191,971,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 767 $17,811,382
Top International Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 301-400) 348 $80,028,412
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 703 $22,354,756
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Science Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 255 $272,000,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 757 $40,166,138
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 301-400) 368 $209,782,970
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 701-800) 771 $102,383,168
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600) 557 $312,166,138
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400) 324 $209,782,970
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 601-700) 608 $102,383,168
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 457 $312,166,138
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 114 $209,782,970
Top International Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 201-300) 271 $102,383,168
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 101-200) 191 $312,166,138

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