William Shatner

Biography

William Shatner, OC (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor. 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). Shatner began his screen acting career in Canadian films and television productions before moving into guest-starring roles in various American television shows. He appeared as James Kirk in all the episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series, 21 of the 22 episodes of Star Trek: The Animated Series, and the first seven Star Trek movies. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences before, during and after his time in a Starfleet uniform. He has also co-written several...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2025
    The Eagle Obsession

    Self • Acting

  2. 2024
    765874: Unification

    Kirk • Acting

  3. 2024
  4. 2024
  5. 2023
  6. 2023
    Full Moon's Roadshow Revisited

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  7. 2022
    Fireheart

    Mayor of New York (voice) • Acting

  8. 2022
William Shatner - Aperture