William Shatner

Renowned for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the highly successful Star Trek television series, which is still syndicated in over 100 countries, William Shatner also starred in the television series T. J. Hooker and appeared in many motion pictures including seven Star Trek movies. Mr. Shatner starred in a ten-part television series for Turner Broadcasting, The Voice of the Planet, which focused on the destruction of the environment, and hosted Rescue: 911, highlighting emergency services. Born in Montreal, where his father was a clothing manufacturer, Mr. Shatner developed an early interest in acting and started working professionally at the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) before he reached his teens. He continued at the CBC throughout his schooling, but… Keep Reading