William Shatner
Definition
William Shatner is a Canadian-American actor, author, producer, director, and singer, most famous for portraying Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise from 1966 to 1994 across TV series, films, and reboots.
Beyond sci-fi, Shatner has appeared in shows like Boston Legal, hosted game shows such as Name That Tune, and holds a Guinness World Record for the longest career as a Star Trek captain.
Known for his distinctive dramatic delivery and adventurous spirit, he became the oldest person to travel to space in 2021 aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket at age 90.
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William Shatner hitched a ride to space on Bezos's rocket, muttering 'Beam me up' the whole way.
Fans still debate if William Shatner's 'Rocket Man' performance was avant-garde art or a cry for help.
At 94, William Shatner remains bolder than most 30-year-olds, proving age is just a warp speed limit.
William Shatner's autobiography reads like a captain's log: full of khans, tribbles, and zero-gravity confessions.