In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, from his 1966 debut as the captain of the starship Enterprise in the second pilot of the first Star Trek television series to his final appearance as Captain Kirk in the seventh Star Trek feature film, Star Trek Generations (1994).

William Shatner has notched up an impressive 70-plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic talent and being instantly recognizable to several generations of cult television fans as the square-jawed Captain James T. Kirk, commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise.

Apr 2, 2014 · Actor, director, author, singer William Shatner is best known for his roles on Boston Legal and Star Trek. Born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Shatner started his career as...

Mar 10, 2023 · "Boston Legal" actor William Shatner, 91, spoke candidly about his mortality ahead of the launch of his documentary, "You Can Call Me Bill."

Mar 22, 2024 · William Shatner turns 93, shares tips for long life, youthful appearance and energy. The "Star Trek" actor advises staying busy and finding joy.

Dec 19, 2024 · William Shatner, Canadian actor whose prolific output and self-deprecating humor secured him a place in the North American pop culture pantheon. He was best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the sci-fi TV series Star Trek (1966–69) and in several Star Trek films.

William Shatner OC (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, director, producer, screenwriter, singer and space tourist. He became famous for playing James Tiberius Kirk of the USS Enterprise in the television show Star Trek from 1966 to 1969 and in seven more movies.

Feb 14, 2024 · William Shatner is a Canadian actor who has achieved iconic status in the world of entertainment. Loading audio... He is best known for his portrayal of Captain James T Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, a role that he played for nearly three decades across TV and film.

In October 2021, at the age of 90, William Shatner outdid himself by becoming the oldest human being ever to travel to space. He was treated to a seat onboard a rocket owned by Amazon founder (and life-long Trekkie) Jeff Bezos.

1 day ago · William Shatner is wondering about his next career move. On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Star Trek alum, 93, was honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards Showcase.