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 role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. His career began in 1966 with the original Star Trek television series and spanned multiple films, with his final appearance as Kirk in 1994's *Star Trek Generations*. Shatner's portrayal of Kirk has solidified his place in pop culture history and cemented his legacy as a science fiction icon.

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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 for his portrayal of Captain Kirk.

2000: 3rd Rock from the Sun Emmy Nomination

In 2000, William Shatner's role as the "Big Giant Head" on "3rd Rock from the Sun" earned him an Emmy Award nomination.

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2004: Starred as Denny Crane in The Practice

In 2004, William Shatner began starring as attorney Denny Crane in the final season of the legal show The Practice.

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2005: Boston Legal Emmy and Golden Globe

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 was Emmy nominated for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2007: Emmy Nomination

In 2007, William Shatner was Emmy nominated for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2008: Boston Legal End

In 2008, William Shatner finished his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal" after five seasons and one hundred and one episodes, and got another Emmy nomination.

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2008: Denny Crane Role Ends

In 2008, William Shatner's role as Denny Crane concluded with the end of Boston Legal. Shatner won two Emmy Awards, one for his contributions to each series.

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2009: Emmy Nomination

In 2009, William Shatner was Emmy nominated for his role as Denny Crane on "Boston Legal".

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2011: Honorary Doctorate of Letters from McGill University

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

2017: Comic-Book Wins Award

In 2017, the graphic novel 'God Woke', from William Shatner's comic-book publisher, 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, William Shatner was granted an honorary Doctorate of Letters by the New England Institute of Technology.

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.

October 13, 2021: Sub-Orbital Spaceflight on Blue Origin NS-18

On October 13, 2021, William Shatner participated in Blue Origin's second sub-orbital human spaceflight, Blue Origin NS-18, becoming the oldest person to fly into space at the time. He traveled on the RSS First Step.