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William Shatner

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BIO

William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, and horseman. In 1966, Shatner originated the role of "Captain James T. Kirk" in the television series Star Trek, a show that spawned a feature film franchise where Shatner returned as Captain Kirk in seven of the Star Trek movies, one of which he directed. He's won Emmys and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of lawyer "Denny Crane" on both The Practice and Boston Legal. He received four more Emmy nominations as well as other Golden Globe and SAG Award nods.



His love of music inspired him to record the critically acclaimed album Has Been. William Shatner's book, Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man, appeared on the NY Times Bestseller list, and his newest book, Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable, was released in May 2017. Shatner continues to act, write, produce and direct while still making time to work with charities and further his passion in equestrian sports. He and his wife, Elizabeth and three married children live in Los Angeles.

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STAGE CREDITS

Shatner's World: We Just Live in It Shatner's World: We Just Live in It
[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Performer
Shatner's World: We Just Live In It Shatner's World: We Just Live In It
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2012
Shatner's World: We Just Live In It Shatner's World: We Just Live In It
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
A Shot in the Dark
[Broadway]
1961
Paul Sevigne
The World of Suzie Wong
[Broadway]
1958
Robert Lomax
Tamburlaine the Great
[Broadway]
1956
Usumcasane

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1959 - Performance

William Shatner, The World of Suzie Wong

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has William Shatner been in?

William Shatner has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has William Shatner been in?

William Shatner has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has William Shatner been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The World of Suzie Wong.

What awards has William Shatner won?

William Shatner won the Theatre World Award for his performance in The World of Suzie Wong.

How many shows has William Shatner written?

William Shatner has written 1 shows including Shatner's World: We Just Live In It (Creator).

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