Shatner's album "Has Been," released in 2004, was produced by Ben Folds and showcased his distinctive musical style.
He has received the prestigious Governor General's Performing Arts Award for his contributions to the arts in Canada.
Shatner has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing his impact on the entertainment industry.
Biography
Early Life
William Shatner was born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, into a Conservative Jewish family. His parents, Ann and Joseph Shatner, were Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Growing up in a family of three children, Shatner attended local schools and was involved in the Montreal Children's Theatre. He pursued higher education at McGill University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1952. His early experiences included working as a camp counselor, where he helped a teenage Holocaust survivor learn English.
Career
Shatner's career began in the early 1950s with small roles in film and theater, eventually leading to his iconic portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise from 1966 to 1994. His artistic journey extended beyond acting; he made his recording debut in 1968 with the album "The Transformed Man," which showcased his unique talk-singing style. Over the years, he released several albums, including "Has Been" in 2004, produced by Ben Folds, and "Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album" in 2018. His music often features dramatic recitations of popular songs, reflecting his theatrical background.
Personal Life
Shatner has been married four times, with his first marriage to actress Gloria Rand producing three daughters. His second marriage lasted from 1973 to 1996, and his third wife, Nerine Kidd, tragically passed away in 1999. Despite his success, Shatner has expressed discomfort with watching his performances, admitting that he has not seen many episodes of Star Trek. He is a longtime U.S. resident and has received numerous accolades, including the Governor General's Performing Arts Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Discography
So Fragile, So Blue2024
- 1.Welcome And Introduction To "Eight Days On The Water"2:25
- 2.Eight Days On The Water4:52
- 3.William Shatner Introduces "The Meaning"0:32
- 4.The Meaning7:11
- 5.William Shatner Introduces "Are You The Bayou?"1:07
- 6.Are You The Bayou?4:09
- 7.William Shatner Introduces "I'll Be With You"0:32
- 8.I'll Be With You3:46
- 9.William Shatner Introduces "I Want To Be A Tree"0:42
- 10.I Want To Be A Tree3:04
- 11.William Shatner Introduces "So Fragile, So Blue"2:19
- 12.So Fragile, So Blue (Live Version)8:46
Where Will The Animals Sleep? Songs For Kids And Other Living Things2024
- 1.Elephants and Termites3:12
- 2.Oh My Honeyguide2:17
- 3.7000 Miles on a Non‐Stop Flight3:26
- 4.Barnacle Bill the Sailor2:20
- 5.Chomp, Chomp, Chomp3:10
- 6.Mushrooms Talk to Trees3:46
- 7.Where Would the Animals Sleep?5:18
- 8.Aphids and Ants2:54
- 9.I’m a Coral See in the Coral Sea2:45
- 10.The Rhino’s Guard2:35
- 11.Why Do We Bug You3:41
- 12.Secret Agent Whale2:12
- 13.Birdsong Symphony4:41
Ponder the Mystery Revisited2023
- 1.Red Shift (Revisited version)1:05
- 2.Where It’s Gone (Revisited version)4:59
- 3.Man Hunt (Revisited version)2:03
- 4.Ponder the Mystery (Revisited version)4:57
- 5.So Am I (Revisited version)3:36
- 6.Change (Revisited version)3:36
- 7.Sunset (Revisited version)3:49
- 8.Twilight (Revisited version)2:00
- 9.Rhythm of the Night (Revisited version)4:51
- 10.Imagine Things (Revisited version)3:38
- 11.Do You See (Revisited version)4:10
- 12.Deep Down (Revisited version)4:07
- 13.I’m Alright (Revisited version)3:57
- 14.Where Does Time Go (Revisited version)3:36
- 15.Alive (Revisited version)3:35
Bill2021
- 1.I Ride3:29
- 2.Made in the Shade3:36
- 3.Clouds of Guilt3:26
- 4.So Far From the Moon3:53
- 5.Love, Death, and Horses0:49
- 6.Just Forgive3:54
- 7.Loneliness4:56
- 8.Thunder and Fire4:53
- 9.The Bridge4:35
- 10.Black Horse7:10
- 11.Masks3:39
- 12.Monday Night in London3:49
- 13.Toughie4:20
- 14.What Do We Know6:19
The Blues2020
- 1.Sweet Home Chicago2:55
- 2.I Can’t Quit You Baby4:39
- 3.Sunshine of Your Love4:21
- 4.The Thrill Is Gone4:54
- 5.Mannish Boy5:02
- 6.Born Under a Bad Sign2:44
- 7.I Put a Spell on You2:36
- 8.Crossroads3:13
- 9.Smokestack Lightnin’3:06
- 10.As the Years Go Passing By3:50
- 11.Let’s Work Together2:45
- 12.Route 662:53
- 13.In Hell I’ll Be in Good Company3:47
- 14.Secrets or Sins3:12
Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album2018
- 1.Jingle Bells2:47
- 2.Blue Christmas3:08
- 3.Little Drummer Boy3:05
- 4.Winter Wonderland2:06
- 5.Twas the Night Before Christmas4:05
- 6.Run Rudolph Run3:13
- 7.O Come, O Come Emmanuel4:02
- 8.Silver Bells3:25
- 9.One for You, One for Me3:44
- 10.Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer3:32
- 11.Silent Night3:39
- 12.White Christmas2:37
- 13.Feliz Navidad2:16
- 14.Jingle Bells (punk rock version)3:19
Why Not Me2018
- 1.Hush Her With a Kiss3:11
- 2.Got a Thing for You3:24
- 3.Why Not Me3:44
- 4.Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink Alone3:03
- 5.Should’a Loved3:26
- 6.Beam Me Up3:17
- 7.Too Old to Be Vegan3:39
- 8.I Hate to Waste Good Beer3:12
- 9.What Some People Throw Away3:04
- 10.Wrong Number2:40
- 11.Hello Me3:19
- 12.That’s What Dreamers Do3:07
Ponder the Mystery2013
- 1.Red Shift1:31
- 2.Where It’s Gone… I Don’t Know5:29
- 3.Manhunt2:55
- 4.Ponder the Mystery5:20
- 5.So Am I4:16
- 6.Change4:11
- 7.Sunset4:26
- 8.Twilight1:59
- 9.Rhythm of the Night6:07
- 10.Imagine Things3:45
- 11.Do You See?4:41
- 12.Deep Down4:49
- 13.I’m Alright, I Think4:29
- 14.Where Does Time Go?6:40
- 15.Alive4:35
Seeking Major Tom2011
- 1.Major Tom (Coming Home)5:17
- 2.Space Oddity4:54
- 3.In a Little While3:51
- 4.Space Cowboy5:24
- 5.Space Trucking5:07
- 6.Rocket Man4:39
- 7.She Blinded Me With Science5:49
- 8.Walking on the Moon2:51
- 9.Spirit in the Sky4:24
- 10.Bohemian Rhapsody5:39
- 11.Silver Machine4:44
- 12.Mrs. Major Tom5:46
- 13.Empty Glass3:14
- 14.Lost in the Stars3:42
- 15.Learning to Fly4:43
- 16.Mr. Spaceman2:13
- 17.Twilight Zone7:24
- 18.Struggle4:11
- 19.Iron Man6:31
- 20.Planet Earth4:50
Exodus: An Oratorio2008
- 1.Exodus, Part I: Moses and Pharaoh17:28
- 2.Exodus, Part II: Ten Plagues21:14
- 3.Exodus, Part III: Redemption12:33
Has Been2004
- 1.Common People4:40
- 2.It Hasn’t Happened Yet3:50
- 3.You’ll Have Time5:18
- 4.That’s Me Trying3:49
- 5.What Have You Done1:46
- 6.Together5:39
- 7.Familiar Love4:01
- 8.Ideal Woman2:24
- 9.Has Been2:18
- 10.I Can’t Get Behind That3:00
- 11.Real3:08
Spaced Out: The Very Best of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner1997
- 1.King Henry the Fifth3:00
- 2.Elegy for the Brave3:17
- 3.Highly Illogical2:23
- 4.If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)2:10
- 5.Mr. Tambourine Man2:51
- 6.Where Is Love2:02
- 7.Music to Watch Space Girls By2:22
- 8.It Was a Very Good Year3:57
- 9.Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town2:49
- 10.Hamlet3:53
- 11.A Visit to a Sad Planet3:05
- 12.Abraham, Martin and John3:20
- 13.Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds3:00
- 14.If I Was a Carpenter2:44
- 15.How Insensitive3:33
- 16.I’d Love Making Love to You2:54
- 17.Put a Little Love in Your Heart2:32
- 18.Sunny3:22
- 19.Gentle on My Mind2:48
- 20.I Walk the Line2:19
- 21.Ballad of Bilbo Baggins2:22
- 22.Everybody’s Talkin’2:59
- 23.Both Sides Now2:55
- 24.Spock Thoughts3:04
Live1978
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The Transformed Man1968
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The Prophet of Fallout2026
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Twilight (Revisited version)2023
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Bill2021
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Let’s Work Together2020
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The Thrill Is Gone2020
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Jingle Bells2018
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Silent Night2018
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What Kind of Fool Am I2009
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The Transformed Man / How Insensitive1968
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Star Trek Memories1993
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Star Trek 25th Anniversary Audio Collection / Star Trek Epics on Audio1991
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Achievements
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Award
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award
- Award
- Theatre World Award
- Award
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
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- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
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- 10th Saturn Awards
- Award
- 42nd Saturn Awards
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
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- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- Television Hall of Fame
- Award
- NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal
- Award
- 56th Primetime Emmy Awards
- Award
- 57th Primetime Emmy Awards
- Award
- 62nd Golden Globe Awards
- Award
- WWE Hall of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Bill Shatner, William Shanter
William Shatner is a Canadian actor. From 1966 to 1994, he starred as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, from his debut as the captain of the starship Enterprise in the second pilot of the first Star Trek television series to his final appearance as Captain Kirk in the seventh Star Trek feature film, Star Trek Generations.
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