William Shatner
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.
Date of Birth: March 22, 1931 (95)
Birth Place: Montreal, QC, CANADA
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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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Videos
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
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by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-30 20:28:28
Ken Jeong, Nikki Glaser, Caroline Rhea, and Adam Carolla Join the Lineup for COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ALEC BALDWIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-03 12:08:58
Robert De Niro, Blake Griffin, and More Join THE COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ALEC BALDWIN
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by Rachel Stone - Oct 10, 2026
Paramount+ revealed season two of STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY will premiere on the streamer, with cast and producers discussing the upcoming season at New York Comic Con alongside a 60th-anniversary conversation with William Shatner.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026
Paramount+ will present exclusive panels and first looks at three series during New York Comic Con, featuring cast and creative teams from DEXTER: RESURRECTION, AVATAR: SEVEN HAVENS and STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Melissa Greenspan's one-person comedy about a mother's struggle to let go of her daughter opens at the Matrix Theatre. The play explores the parent-child dynamic through humor and heartfelt moments.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
The New York Pops will open its 2026-27 season at Carnegie Hall with a concert celebrating 60 years of James Bond film music, featuring Tony Award winner Lena Hall and conducted by Steven Reineke.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
William Shatner takes the stage after a screening of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN for a live conversation and Q&A at Paramount Theatre on January 21, 2027.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2026
Kat Kramer will co-host a star-studded celebration of Stanley Kramer's 1963 comedy classic at the restored Palm Springs Historic Theatre, with proceeds benefiting the Plaza Theatre Foundation.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026
Southern California metal band FRAXURES will release its new concept album HEXES via Cleopatra Records, paired with an official video for the title track directed by bassist Vinny Marvaso.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026
Fraxures, the Southern California metal band, released 'Trauma Bond,' the third single from their upcoming album Hexes, featuring members from Divine Heresy, Powerflo, and Kings Of Thrash.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
We’ve Been Here Before: A One-Woman Musical will make its New York stage premiere off-Broadway this summer, created by, written and starring Lindsey Kraft, and music directed by singer, songwriter and composer Ben Folds.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Lyle Kessler will premiere his historical drama THE GERMAN at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Victor Slezak, Kip Gilman, and Margaret Ladd, directed by Brendan Burke.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
FAN EXPO Cleveland will present a special screening of Twilight at the Capitol Theatre, featuring a Q&A with cast members. The event includes VIP and General Admission tickets, offering fans a unique opportunity to engage with the stars.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
FAN EXPO Cleveland has announced the addition of William Shatner, Bonnie Wright, and Mike Colter to its celebrity lineup at the Huntington Convention Center, March 13-15.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure, set for June 2026. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills and Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World will present a Stanley Kramer double feature on November 23, 2025. The program includes Judgment at Nuremberg and On the Beach, with a live panel discussion moderated by Kat Kramer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025
Join renowned explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, star of the Discovery Channel's popular series, Expedition Unknown, for an exhilarating day of adventure held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 7, 2025
What happens when a great American actor has a special gift for songwriting and singing solo.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 22, 2025
When it comes to “Star Trek,” George Takei has been there from the beginning, when the now iconic “Theme from Star Trek,” by composer Alexander Courage, first invited television viewers to go “where no man has gone before.”
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
Hollywood legend William Shatner brings an unforgettable night on tour with the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan in cities across the US this summer and fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025
With one month to go and counting, the FAN EXPO Philadelphia celebrity lineup today grew in three major directions with the addition of WWE wrestling legend John Cena and more. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
The already star-studded FAN EXPO Philadelphia guest lineup just got an other huge boost with Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and more. See who else is taking part and learn more!
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William Shatner has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
William Shatner has not appeared in the West End.
and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The World of Suzie Wong.
William Shatner received a Theatre World Award for Performance for The World of Suzie Wong.
William Shatner has written 1 shows including Shatner's World: We Just Live In It (Creator).
