William Shatner
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
March 22, 1931
Place of Birth:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Parents:
Joseph Shatner
Ann Garmaise
Education:
McGill University, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), 1952
Spouse(s):
Gloria Rand, married August 12, 1956 – divorced March 1969
Marcy Lafferty, married October 20, 1973 – divorced 1996
Nerine Kidd, married November 15, 1997 – died August 9, 1999
Elizabeth Anderson Martin, married February 13, 2001 – divorced 2020
Children:
Leslie Carol Shatner (Mother: Gloria Rand) – DOB: August 31, 1958
Lisabeth Mary Shatner (Mother: Gloria Rand) – DOB: June 6, 1961
Melanie Ann Shatner (Mother: Gloria Rand) – DOB: August 1, 1964
Career / Professions:
Actor, Author, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Space Tourist
Acting / Performance Credits:
1. Star Trek: The Original Series – Role: Captain James T. Kirk, 1966–1969
2. Star Trek: The Animated Series – Role: Captain James T. Kirk, 1973–1974
3. Star Trek Films – Role: Captain James T. Kirk, 1979–1994
4. T.J. Hooker – Role: Officer T.J. Hooker, 1982–1986
5. Boston Legal – Role: Denny Crane, 2004–2008
Directorial / Production Credits:
1. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier – Director, 1989
2. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country – Executive Producer, 1991
3. TekWar – Executive Producer, 1994–1996
4. ShatnerVision – Executive Producer, 2004
5. The Captains – Director, 2011
Writing / Publications:
1. Up Till Now, 2008
2. Shatner Rules, 2011
3. Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man, 2016
4. Live Long and... What I Learned Along the Way, 2018
5. Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder, 2020
Stage / Theater Credits:
1. The World of Suzie Wong – Role: Robert, 1959
2. Tamburlaine the Great – Role: Tamburlaine, 1959
3. A Shot in the Dark – Role: Inspector Clouseau, 1962
4. The Taming of the Shrew – Role: Petruchio, 1963
5. King Lear – Role: King Lear, 2004
Awards and Honors:
1. Golden Globe Award – Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, 2005
2. Primetime Emmy Award – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, 2005
3. Primetime Emmy Award – Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, 2004
4. Officer of the Order of Canada, 2019
5. Lifetime Achievement Award, Saturn Awards, 2025
Likes and Dislikes / Personal Interests:
Favorite foods: Barbecued meats, Canadian poutine
Favorite books: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Favorite music / artists: Frank Sinatra, The Beatles
Hobbies / other interests: Horseback riding, space exploration, photography
Dislikes: Injustice, dishonesty
Overview / Biography Summary:
William Shatner is a Canadian actor, author, director, producer, and singer, best known for his iconic portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Shatner began his acting career in Canadian radio before moving to television and film. His role as Captain Kirk made him a household name and a cultural icon. Beyond Star Trek, Shatner has had a diverse career, including starring in the television series T.J. Hooker, Boston Legal, and Rescue 911. He has also authored several books, directed films, and produced television series. In 2021, at the age of 90, Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. Throughout his career, Shatner has received numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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