Article: George Takei Wedding This Weekend
Star date 9-14-08. Mr. Sulu will go where no “Star Trek” castmate has gone before. To his gay wedding.
George Takei will tie the knot with his boyfriend Brad Altman in Los Angeles Sunday. Nichelle Nichols — who played Uhura — will be their “best lady” and Walter Koenig — who played Chekhov — will be the best man.
William Shatner was invited, but never replied, so he’s not expected.
Takei tells AP Radio “we are overjoyed, ecstatic.”
For hi
‘Star Trek’ Actor George Takei Marries Partner After 21 Years
George Takei is on cloud nine today as he finally weds his partner of 21 years! Known for his role as Commander Hikaru Sulu on “Star Trek,” the 71-year-old actor married Brad Altman, age 54, in front of 200 guests.
The ceremony was held at the Democracy Forum of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
The wedding was a Trekkies’ dream as Takei’s ‘Star Trek’ co-stars were apart of the ceremony: Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) as best lady and Walter Koenig (Chekhov) as best ma
‘Star Trek' Actor George Takei Marries Partner After 21 Years
George Takei is on cloud nine today as he finally weds his partner of 21 years! Known for his role as Commander Hikaru Sulu on “Star Trek,” the 71-year-old actor married Brad Altman, age 54, in front of 200 guests. The ceremony was held at the Democracy Forum of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. The wedding was a Trekkies’ dream as Takei's ‘Star Trek’ co-stars were apart of the ceremony: Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) as best lady and Walter Koenig (Chekhov) as best man.
Star Trek's George Takei boldly goes where few men have been before and marries his gay partner
The actor, 71, tied the knot with his business manager, Brad Altman, 54, as stars of the classic sci-fi TV series looked on, including best man Walter Koenig who played Chekhov and matron of honour Nichelle Nichols who starred as Uhura.
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George Takei & Brad Altman: Wed!
After 21 years, Star Trek actor George Takei has made an honest man out of his partner, Brad Altman. The couple were married today in a Buddhist ceremony on the grounds of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
"Star Trek" actor Takei marries boyfriend in L.A
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Star Trek" crew member George Takei married his longtime boyfriend on Sunday in a Los Angeles ceremony that paid homage to the actor's Japanese heritage.
Takei, 71, tied the knot with his business manager, Brad Altman, 54, as some of his "Star Trek" castmates looked on, including best man Walter Koenig ("Chekhov") and matron of honor Nichelle Nichols ("Uhura"). Takei played Mr. Sulu in the 1960s sci-fi series and in subsequent movies.
Nearly 200 people attende
"Star Trek" actor Takei marries boyfriend in L.A
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Star Trek" crew member George Takei married his longtime boyfriend on Sunday in a Los Angeles ceremony that paid homage to the actor's Japanese heritage.
Takei, 71, tied the knot with his business manager, Brad Altman, 54, as some of his "Star Trek" castmates looked on, including best man Walter Koenig ("Chekhov") and matron of honor Nichelle Nichols ("Uhura"). Takei played Mr. Sulu in the 1960s sci-fi series and in subsequent movies.
Nearly 200 people attende
Star Trek's George Takei Prepares to Wed Sunday
George Takei and his soon-to-be-husband Brad Altman are gearing up for their Sunday evening wedding in downtown Los Angeles.
"We've been living in sin for the past 21 years," Takei, 71, tells PEOPLE. "It's high time we made it legitimate."
The wedding party includes two of Takei's former Star Trek castmates – best man Walter Koenig, who played Chekov on the series, and Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura. (Takei played Mr. Sulu.)
With T-minus a day until the nuptials, Takei summed up his mood as:
Congrats to George Takei!
The Star Trek icon married his partner of 21 years, Brad Altman, on Sunday in a multicultural ceremony at the Japanese American National Museum that featured a Buddhist priest, Native American wedding bands, a Japanese Koto harp and a bagpipe procession.
They both wore white dinner jackets and black pants, and entered to the tune of “One Singular Sensation” from A Chorus Line, just to weed out anyone who was under the mistaken notion that they were attending a heterosexual event.
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George Takei to Beam Up Trek Costars for Wedding
Star Trek star George Takei and his partner, Brad Altman, have just set their wedding date – September 14 – and at least two of Takei's former cast-mates plan to attend.
"The best man is my colleague from Star Trek, Walter Koenig, who played Chekov, and the matron of honor is (Lt.) Uhura, Nichelle Nichols," Takei tells PEOPLE. "And Leonard (Nimoy) and his wife Susan are on the (guest) list."
Takei was at Equality Maryland's seventh annual Night Out for Equality gala on Sunday night in Bethesda,
George Takei and longtime partner Brad Altman marry
Nichelle Nicols, Brad Altman, George Takei and Walter Koenig pose for photos after the ceremony
George Takei known for his role as Mr. Sulu on Star Trek and his partner of 21 years Brad Altman, married Sunday.
Takei, 71, and Altman, 54, tied the official knot in a multicultural ceremony at the Japanese American National Museum [...]
Article: George Takei Wedding This Weekend
Star date 9-14-08. Mr. Sulu will go where no “Star Trek” castmate has gone before. To his gay wedding.
George Takei will tie the knot with his boyfriend Brad Altman in Los Angeles Sunday. Nichelle Nichols — who played Uhura — will be their “best lady” and Walter Koenig — who played Chekhov — will be the best man.
William Shatner was invited, but never replied, so he’s not expected.
Takei tells AP Radio “we are overjoyed, ecstatic.”
For hi
"Star Trek" actor Takei marries boyfriend in L.A.
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Reuters - Former "Star Trek" crew member
George Takei married his longtime boyfriend on Sunday in a Los
Angeles ceremony that paid homage to the actor's Japanese
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Star Trek’s George Takei to tie the knot this weekend.
George Takei, known for his role as Sulu on the “Star Trek” sci-fi TV series, was the first to pay $70 for a marriage license in West Hollywood in June after the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage.Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura will be their “best lady” and Walter Koenig, who played Chekhov will be the best man.
Originally not on the guest list, William “Captain Kirk” Shatner was eventually invited. However, since he never replied, he’s not ex
George Takei marries longtime partner Brad Altman
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AP - George Takei and his longtime partner, Brad Altman, have agreed to live long and prosper together.
Star Trek actor George Takei to marry boyfriend Brad Altman on Sunday In LA
Takei played Sulu on Star Trek. Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura, will be their "best lady" and Walter Koenig, who played Chekhov, will be the best man. Takei and Altman have been together 21 years without a marriage license
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"Star Trek" Star George Takei Weds Longtime Partner Brad Altman
"Star Trek" star George Takei has married his longtime partner, Brad Altman, in a Buddhist ceremony in Los Angeles Sunday.
Star Trek’s George Takei Gets Married
The actor and his partner, Brad Altman, exchange vows while standing in a circle of yellow rose petals
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Star Trek’s George Takei Gets Married
“All I can remember is what the priest said,” Takei told PEOPLE after the ceremony. “That this moment will never happen again. It’s something to savor.”
Nearly 200 of the couple’s friends attended the event, which began as a kimono-clad koto player plucked out tunes on the ancient Japanese stringed instrument. Afterward, the couple sipped sake from red lacquer cups, then said their vows to one another while standing within a circle of yellow rose petals.
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'Star Trek' Actor George Takei to Marry Boyfriend on Sunday
"Star Trek" actor George Takei will tie the knot with his boyfriend Brad Altman in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Star Trek's George Takei Marries Longtime Beau
Star Trek star George Takei married longtime partner Brad Altman at the Democracy Forum of the Japanese American National Museum in L.A. Sunday, GLAAD announced.
The couple exchanged turquoise wedding bands during the ceremony, which was officiated by a Buddhist priest and attended by 200 guests, AsianWeek reported.
"May equality live long and prosper!" Takei declared after the vows.
The 71-year-old actor, best known for his role as the original Sulu, paid $70 for a marriage license in June, immedi
Monsieur Sulu enfin marié !
Séries TV> Après 21 ans de vie commune, George Takei, célèbre pour son rôle de Monsieur Sulu dans la série "Star Trek", a épousé dimanche soir son compagnon de longue date, Brad Altman.>>Lire tout l'article | sur AlloCiné - le Lundi 15 Septembre 2008
Star Trek's Takei marries partner
Former Star Trek actor George Takei marries his long-term partner in a Buddhist ceremony in Los Angeles.
