William Shatner

William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over fifty years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist and horseman. He is one of Hollywood's most recognisable figures and a major philanthropist. In 1966, Shatner originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the television series Star Trek. He played the title role in the hit television series T.J. Hooker and won several Emmys and his first Golden Globe for his role on The Practice and Boston Legal. Most recently, he was the star of the CBS sitcom $#*! My Dad Says. Shatner has authored nearly thirty fiction and nonfiction titles, including his autobiography, Up Till Now, which was a New York Times bestseller. He and his wife, Elizabeth, and three married chidlren live in Los Angeles.