Today, William Shatner turns 95 years old and he's still working. In fact, Shatner is a workaholic. In his 70+ year career, he has been a headliner in a dozen TV series, some successful (Star Trek, TJ Hooker, Boston Legal), some not so successful (For the People, Barbary Coast, $#*! My Dad Says) and some that didn't get beyond the pilot (Nero Wolfe, Alexander the Great). He starred in one of the most memorable episodes of The Twilight Zone: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet. In addition to acting, he has hosted many shows such as Shatner's Raw Nerve, Rescue 911, Full Moon Fright Night, and Weird of What? Then there are the books. He has written almost a dozen biographical books that, of course, mostly focus on his time with Star Trek. He's written a dozen Star Trek novels. Then there is the TekWar series from the late 80s and into the 90s that spawned a TV series. Yes, he starred in that TV series too. When not acting or writing, he is a noted equestrian; yes, he wrote a book about horses too. Oh, and he's been to space. His credits on IMDb are vast and diversified: actor, director, writer, producer.
Shatner will forever be most identified as Captain Kirk, much as Sean Connery is always remembered as James Bond. However, Denny Crane is a close second.
Happy Birthday!
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