Award-Winning Actor and Best-Selling Author
Booking William Shatner brings event planners a rare opportunity to host a multi-talented entertainment icon whose career spans over six decades in acting, directing, producing, writing, and music, as well as groundbreaking roles in Star Trek and Boston Legal. Beyond his on-screen achievements, Shatner captivates audiences with his unique insights, philanthropy, and passions—from equestrian sports to bestselling books—making him a compelling, memorable presence for any event.
William Shatner speaks to students at McGill University
William Shatner on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight: INTERVIEW
Mr. Shatner discusses his career in the movie and television industry, as well as the personal difficulty he had to overcome.
Hear Mr. Shatner share the great moments from his decades-long career in show business.
In 1956, William Shatner made his Broadway debut in Tamburlaine the Great, and also found work in the emerging medium of television, appearing on shows such as Goodyear Television Playhouse, Studio One, and Playhouse 90. Playing one of the title characters, Shatner made his film debut in 1958’s The Brothers Karamazov alongside Yul Brynner. That same year, he returned to Broadway for a two-year run in The Secret Life of Suzie Wong. He won the 1959 Theatre World Award for his performance.
The role that made Shatner famous around the world was Captain James T. Kirk, commander of the U.S.S. Enterprise, a starship traveling through space in the twenty-third century. In Star Trek, Kirk encountered unusual alien species and complex challenges throughout his journeys. The series lasted for three seasons but grew significantly in popularity through syndication. Shatner reprised the role of Captain Kirk in seven Star Trek motion pictures, one of which he directed, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
Following Star Trek, Shatner starred as a veteran police officer on T. J. Hooker and became the host of Rescue 911 in 1989 which ran until 1996. His portrayal of Denny Crane on The Practice and its spin-off Boston Legal earned him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Shatner’s talents also extend into writing, with titles such as Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable, and into digital media, including appearances on popular podcasts.
Shatner’s career spans nearly seven decades. In addition to acting, he has worked as a director, producer, and recording artist, contributing to projects such as How William Shatner Changed the World on the History Channel and the album Has Been. He remains active in the entertainment industry, participating in new projects and public appearances, while continuing his lifelong passion for equestrian sports, including involvement in the Hollywood Charity Horse Show.
In October 2021, William Shatner made history by traveling to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. At age 90, he became the oldest person ever to fly to space, a milestone that captured global attention.
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