Cho is probably best known as a comedy actor for his roles like in 'American Pie'. As luck would have it, his dreams came true when he was offered the role. A year earlier he told TrekMovie.com that he would jump at the chance to play Treks original helmsman saying: "Are you kidding? To drive the Enterprise, that would be so cool!"

Sulu is shown having many interests and hobbies, including botany, fencing and ancient weaponry.