William Shatner

William Shatner

Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, author and film director
A cultural icon known for his campy spoken-word songs and portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise.
BornMarch 22, 1931
HometownNotre-Dame-de-Grâce, Canada
Net worth$100 million
Height5'10" (1.77m)
SpouseElizabeth Anderson Martin (m 2001 - 2020) , Nerine Kidd (m 1997 - 1999) , Marcy Lafferty (m 1973 - 1996) , Gloria Rand (m 1956 - 1969)
ChildrenMelanie Shatner
ParentsAnne Garmaise , Joseph Shatner
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Top Stories

Blast Lance Armstrong into deep space? This ridiculous reality TV show has made it happen

  • There’s a surprise early in new reality series Stars On Mars when Neil Armstrong is revealed to be a contestant. This is a shock on two fronts. Why would the first man on the moon lower himself to a tacky simulation of life on the red planet? You also have to credit his determination to be on screen, considering he died in 2012.

Videos

William Shatner does not regret snubbing Leonard Nimoy's funeral

William Shatner is unrepentant about his decision not to attend the funeral of his Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy - insisting he doesn't care about the backlash
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Albums

Why Not Me
Why Not Me
2018
Spaced Out: The Best of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner
Spaced Out: The Best of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner
1997
Transformed Man
Transformed Man
1968
Bill
Bill
2021
Clouds of Guilt
Clouds of Guilt
2021
Bill
Bill
2021
So Far From the Moon
So Far From the Moon
2021
Blues
Blues
2020
Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album
Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album
2018
Live
Live
2014
Ponder the Mystery
Ponder the Mystery
2013
Space Cowboy
Space Cowboy
2013
Seeking Major Tom
Seeking Major Tom
2011
Oratorio in Three Parts
Oratorio in Three Parts
2008
Has Been
Has Been
2004
Return
Return
2001
Ashes of Eden
Ashes of Eden
2001

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2009Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesBoston LegalNominated
2009Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBoston LegalNominated
2009Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama SeriesBoston LegalNominated
2008Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeBoston LegalNominated
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBoston LegalNominated