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Shatner's Early Role: The Fugitive Killer
6 Sep
Summary
- William Shatner played a murderer in 'The Fugitive'.
- The episode aired during the show's 1963-1967 run.
- The Fugitive's film adaptation won seven Academy Awards.
William Shatner, widely known for his role as Captain Kirk in 'Star Trek,' had a notable television appearance prior to his interstellar command. In the 1960s, Shatner guest-starred in the ABC crime drama 'The Fugitive.'
He appeared in the third season episode titled 'Stranger in the Mirror.' In this installment, Shatner played Tony Burrell, an ex-police officer with a terminal illness. The episode's plot centers on Dr. Richard Kimble becoming a suspect in the murder of three police officers, only for Burrell to be revealed as the actual killer.
The original 'The Fugitive' series, which aired from 1963 to 1967, garnered critical acclaim and Primetime Emmy awards. Decades later, a film adaptation in 1993, starring Harrison Ford, achieved significant success, earning seven Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.
