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 spans seven decades, beginning with the original Star Trek television series in 1966. He played Kirk until his character's final appearance in 'Star Trek Generations' (1994).
May 19, 1983: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On May 19, 1983, Shatner was awarded the 1,762nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing the iconic status of Captain Kirk.
2000: 3rd Rock from the Sun Emmy Nomination
In 2000, Shatner's role as the "Big Giant Head" on 3rd Rock from the Sun earned him an Emmy Award nomination.
2004: Starring as Denny Crane
In 2004, William Shatner began starring as attorney Denny Crane in The Practice and Boston Legal.
2005: Golden Globe and Emmy Win
In 2005, Shatner won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his role as Denny Crane on Boston Legal, after originating the role on The Practice.
2006: Emmy Nomination
In 2006, Shatner was Emmy nominated again for his role as Denny Crane on Boston Legal.
2007: Emmy Nomination
In 2007, Shatner was Emmy nominated again for his role as Denny Crane on Boston Legal.
2008: End of role as Denny Crane
In 2008, William Shatner's role as attorney Denny Crane in The Practice and Boston Legal came to an end.
2009: Emmy Nomination
In 2009, Shatner was Emmy nominated again for his role as Denny Crane on Boston Legal.
2011: Honorary Doctorate from McGill University
In 2011, McGill University awarded William Shatner an honorary Doctorate of Letters.
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.
2025: Special Lifetime Achievement Saturn Award
In 2025, William Shatner will receive a Special Lifetime Achievement Saturn Award.
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