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
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:
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,
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
Celebs News: George Takei, Star Trek's Sulu, marries gay lover today
Gay Star Trek star George Takei will marry his long-time boyfriend today. The 71-year-old actor, who played Sulu, is taking advantage of California's new laws to wed his lover of 21 years, Brad Altman.
Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) will be "best lady" and Walter Koenig (Chekhov) best man.
Leonard Nimoy (Mr Spock) will also be there but William Shatner (Captain Kirk), who upset most of the cast, will not.
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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 Prepares to Wed Sunday
“It’s high time we made it legitimate,” he says of his relationship with partner Brad Altman
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Star Trek’s George Takei Prepares to Wed Sunday
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George Takei & Brad Altman Beaming Up To Sunday Wedding
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 'Til death do us part --
or live long and prosper? Either Will do on Sunday, as George
Takei, best known as Mr. Sulu on "Star Trek," prepares to marry his
longtime partner, Brad Altman.
"We've been living in sin for the past 21 years," George, 71,
told People.
"It's high time we made it legitimate."
While George told People his mood was "nervous-ville," Brad, 54,
sounded anything but.
Access Extended: George Takei Gets His Marriage License - Play it
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"This is going to be the m
Brad & George Take Bromance to Venice
Angelina Jolie is obviously secure enough in her relationship with Brad Pitt to stay back in France while her man hangs out with buddy George Clooney at the 65th Annual Venice Film Festival. After all, the good pals have been practically inseparable since arriving Tuesday.
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George Takei and Brad Altman got married
George Takei and Brad Altman have gotten maried on September 13, according to London’s Daily Mail. George Takei, 71, who used to play Sulu, has married his long time partner of 21 years, Brad Altman.
George Takei and Brad Altman:
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George Takei: Licensed to Wed
George Takei just beamed up a marriage license.
The Star Trek alum and longtime partner Brad Altman were among the first same-sex couples to obtain licenses in West Hollywood this morning.
"I think it's a glorious California morning to make history," the erstwhile Sulu said. "Congratulations to all of us: May equality live long and prosper."
The 71-year-old actor and his 54-year-old partner have been together for 21 years. Takei said the couple will wed on Sept. 14.
Their wedding license is good
George Takei and partner plan to wed in September
George Takei, best known for playing Sulu on "Star Trek," will never forget the first time he saw Brad Altman, the man he plans to marry, more than two decades ago.
They were working out in a running club and he couldn't take his eyes off Altman, who had a "lean, tightly muscled" body, the 71-year-old actor told AP Radio in an interview.
Takei said he asked Altman to help him train for a marathon, they fell in love, and now they've been living together for 21 years.
Altman said he proposed by gett
George Takei Plans To Wed His Partner
George Takei is the latest celebrity to announce plans to wed after California's Supreme Court allowed gay marriage under the state's constitution.
"Our California dream is reality," the former Star Trek star, 71, wrote in a post on his Web site. "Brad Altman and I can now marry. We are overjoyed! At long last, the barrier to full marriage rights for same-sex couples has been torn down. We are equal with all citizens of our state!"
Takei, who came out in 2005, has been with his partner for over 21 y
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