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.

Nov 2, 2023 · From starring in one of the most famous science-fiction franchises of all time, to recently visiting space himself, William Shatner has led a life filled with out-of-this-world — both...

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...

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.

Nov 2, 2023 · In 2021 at age 90, he became the oldest person to ever fly in space during Blue Origin’s second sub-orbital human flight. His journey is chronicled on “Shatner in...

Mar 18, 2024 · William Shatner reflects on his career, from Star Trek to Boston Legal, and reveals why Star Trek V is his biggest professional regret.

Jan 21, 2025 · Shatner played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek series and seven movies. He won the Saturn Award for Best Actor in 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and hosted...

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.