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Shatner's 250 Roles Beyond Kirk
6 May
Summary
- William Shatner boasts 250 screen credits over eight decades.
- He played Kirk in Star Trek for three seasons and multiple films.
- Shatner's career spans Shakespeare to Ranger Bob to Alexander the Great.
William Shatner, a Montreal native, is indelibly linked to his role as Capt. James T. Kirk in the sci-fi drama "Star Trek," which he began in 1966. He starred as the captain for three seasons, later reprising the character in animated form and multiple films until Kirk's death in "Star Trek Generations" in 1994.
Despite this signature role, Shatner's acting journey began in the 1950s after performing Shakespeare in Canada. His career now boasts an astonishing 250 screen credits, showcasing remarkable range.
These credits include early work as Ranger Bob on "Howdy Doody," portraying Alexander the Great in a 1963 TV movie, a small part in "Judgment at Nuremberg," and creating the "TekWar" franchise as Walter Bascom.
Shatner's extraordinary career, now spanning eight decades and continuing, demonstrates a profound depth and versatility that extends far beyond his most famous character.
