William Shatner

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Age93

Full NameWilliam Shatner

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Biography

The illustrious William Shatner has captivated generations of devoted fans as the stoic, square-jawed Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Born in Côte Saint-Luc, Montréal, Québec, Canada, Shatner was the son of a Jewish emigrant from Bukovina and Lithuanian Jewish grandparents. After graduating from university, Shatner began his illustrious career in the theatre, performing with the National Repertory Theatre of Ottawa and at the Stratford, Ontario Shakespeare Festival. His impressive talent was soon recognized by New York critics, paving the way for his 70-plus years in front of the camera. Truly a grand entertainer, it is no wonder that he has been able to remain an icon for multiple generations.

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Awards
3

Primetime Emmy2005
Boston LegalOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Primetime Emmy2004
The PracticeOutstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Golden Globe2005
Boston LegalBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television