Geek of the Week: George Takei

Here we honor Muggle geeks who embody Ravenclaw spirit...when they succeed, they soar, and when they fail, they fail spectacularly!

George Takei (b. 1937)
"It's OK to be Takei!"

Voiceover geek!  In his early career, George Takei did English dubbing for Japanese monster films; he's gone on to provide the voice for several "Simpsons" characters, Ricardio on "Adventure Time," and Sensei on "Kim Possible."

Internet geek!  Takei has a book about harnessing the power of social media AND a Facebook page with over four million followers... and he's 76.  Takei further amuses himself by reviewing stuff on Amazon.

Theatre geek!  He originated the role of George in the civil rights musical "Fly Blackbird" and made his Broadway debut in a musical based on his own experiences in an internment camp.

Sci fi geek!  -ahem-  Hikaru Sulu, I presume?

Find out more about George Takei on Wikipedia.