George Takei, better known as Mr. Sulu to Star Trek fans, has come out of the closet.

In an interview with gay and lesbian magazine Frontiers, Takei, 68, says he has been openly homosexual for years ? at least around family and friends.

“But I have not talked to the press,” he says. “In that sense, maybe that’s another opening of the corridor there.”

He has been involved with Brad Altman for 18 years. Until now, Altman had always been identified as Takei?s manager on the actor?s website.

Takei starred in the original Star Trek series in the late ?60s as a crew member of the Enterprise. He later appeared in the first six Star Trek films.

He is currently starring in a stage production called Equus in Los Angeles.






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