About George Takei
Actor, social justice activist, social media mega-power, star of the upcoming Broadway musical “Allegiance,” host of the AARP-produced YouTube series “Takei’s Take” and subject of “To Be Takei,” a documentary on his life and career to be released theatrically on August 22, 2014.
With a career spanning five decades, George Takei is known around the world for his founding role in the acclaimed television series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the Starship Enterprise. Takei starred in three seasons of Star Trek and later reprised his iconic role in six movies.
Takei, a Japanese American who from age 4 to 8 was unjustly interned in two U.S. internment camps during World War II, is an outspoken supporter of human right issues and community activist. Takei is chairman emeritus and a trustee of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. The openly gay Takei has served as the spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign "Coming Out Project," and was cultural affairs chairman of the Japanese American Citizens League. He was appointed to the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission by former President Clinton and the government of Japan awarded Takei the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, for his contribution to U.S. - Japanese relations. The decoration was conferred by His Majesty, Emperor Akihito, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In 2007, Asteroid 7307 Takei, located between Mars and Jupiter, was named in the performer's honor in appreciation for his social work.
Ticket Information
General Seats Free
Guests $5
General Seats $15
General Seats $10
If you or anyone in your group uses a wheelchair, there are many wheelchair accessibile spaces available in the Coliseum.
An interpreter will be provided for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Parking Information
UNT Parking and Transportation WebsiteParking nearest to the venue is available in lot 20 near Fouts Field, which can be found on the map. However, regular campus traffic could cause congestion, in which case guests are encouraged to park at the Highland Street or Union Circle parking garages.
Union Circle Garage - located at Welch and Union Circle by the University Union
Highland Street Garage - located at Ave A and Highland Street by the new Business Leadership Building
Fouts Field - located at N. Texas Blvd and Highland Street by the new Business Leadership Building