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William Shatner

  • Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Birthday: March 22, 1931

A pop culture legend and one of American television’s most enduring stars, the multi-talented William Shatner started out as simply an actor. By the twilight of his career, however, Shatner successfully managed to transmogrify into something more. By turning his amiable persona into a one-man, multi-million dollar cottage industry, Shatner’s legacy in show business survived for more than five decades. A native of the Great White North, Shatner first broke into entertainment as a stage actor, racking up extensive credits in both his native …more

Credits

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Director
Music

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Nominated for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

  • 2006

    Voiced Ozzie, a dramatic possum in the animated comedy "Over the Hedge"

  • 2005

    Reprised the role of Stan Fields in "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous"

  • 2004

    Had a small role of the Dodgeball Chancellor in the Ben Stiller comedy "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"

  • 2004

    Joined the final season of ABC's legal drama "The Practice" as Denny Crane, an eccentric senior partner

Awards

  • 2005

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • 2005

    Golden Globe Award: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

  • 2004

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

  • 1959

    Theatre World Award:

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