William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, author, and film director. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T. Kirk, captain of the USS Enterprise, in the science fiction television series, Star Trek, from 1966 to 1969; Star Trek: The Animated Series from 1973 to 1974; and in seven of the subsequent Star Trek feature films from 1979 to 1994. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing Captain Kirk and being a part of Star Trek, and has co-written several novels set in the Star Trek universe. He has also authored a series of science fiction novels called TekWar that were adapted for television. Shatner also played the eponymous veteran police sergeant in T. J. Hooker from 1982 to 1986. Afterwards, he hosted the reality-based television series, Rescue 911 from 1989 to 1996, which won a People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Dramatic Series. He has since worked as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitchman. From 2004 to 2008, he starred as attorney Denny Crane in the television dramas The Practice and its spin-off Boston Legal, for which he won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. This book is your ultimate resource for William Shatner. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about William Shatner's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: William Shatner, 3rd Rock from the Sun, A Twist in the Tale (TV series), Aftermath with William Shatner, Airplane II: The Sequel, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, American Saddlebred, Archie Goodwin (fictional detective), Avenger (Star Trek), Avery Brooks, Barbary Coast (TV series), Baron Byng High School, Beat the Clock, Ben Folds, Ben Stiller, Big Bad Mama, Big Giant Head, Boston Legal, Brad Paisley, Brian Evans (singer), Build engine, C.O.R.E., Canada's Walk of Fame, Captain's Blood (Star Trek), Captain's Glory, Captain's Peril, Celebrity (Brad Paisley song), Celebrity Bowling, Channing (TV series), Chris Pine, Christopher Plummer, Cold Hands, Warm Heart, Comedy Central, Comedy Central Roast and more pages! Contains selected content from the highest rated entries, typeset, printed and shipped, combining the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mission.