Hikaru Sulu ( George Takei ), Born in 2237 in San Francisco on Earth.  Sulu was initially assigned as a physicist aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise in 2265, but was later transferred to the helm.   Sulu assumed command of the Starship U.S.S. Excelsior in 2290 and subsequently conducted a three year scientific mission of cataloging gaseous planetary anomalies in the Beta Quadrant. Sulu and the Excelsior played a pivotal role in the Khitomer peace conference incident of 2293. 

Sulu had a wide range of hobbies including: botany, fencing, old style handguns, and anything to do with flying.  Sulu has one daughter, Demora Sulu, born in 2271.

Starfleet Command honored Sulu's contributions to space exploration by displaying his portrait in Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco.