William Shatner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of William Shatner.

William Shatner is a Canadian actor renowned for his iconic portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Beginning in 1966, Shatner captained the starship Enterprise through the original television series and reprised the role in seven Star Trek feature films, culminating in Star Trek Generations (1994). His career spans seven decades, securing his place as a prominent figure in television and film history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

May 19, 1983: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On May 19, 1983, William Shatner was awarded the 1,762nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, acknowledging the iconic status of Captain Kirk.

1999: 3rd Rock from the Sun

From 1999 to 2000, William Shatner appeared in several episodes of "3rd Rock from the Sun" as the "Big Giant Head", earning an Emmy Award nomination.

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2000: 3rd Rock from the Sun

From 1999 to 2000, William Shatner appeared in several episodes of "3rd Rock from the Sun" as the "Big Giant Head", earning an Emmy Award nomination.

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2005: Emmy and Golden Globe Win

In 2005, William Shatner won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2006: Emmy Nomination

In 2006, William Shatner received another Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2007: Emmy Nomination

In 2007, William Shatner received another Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2009: Emmy Nomination

In 2009, William Shatner received another Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2011: Honorary Doctorate from McGill University

In 2011, McGill University awarded William Shatner an honorary Doctorate of Letters.

2017: Independent Publisher Book Awards

In 2017, Stan Lee's "God Woke" by Lee and Mariano and Fabian Nicieza won the Independent Publisher Book Awards' Outstanding Books of the Year Independent Voice Award.

May 2018: Honorary Doctorate from New England Institute of Technology

In May 2018, the New England Institute of Technology granted William Shatner an honorary Doctorate of Letters.

2018: National Reining Horse Association Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2018, William Shatner was awarded the National Reining Horse Association Lifetime Achievement Award in the National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame.

2019: World Championship at Kentucky State Fair

In 2019, William Shatner won a world championship with his Standardbred road horse Track Star at the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show in Louisville.