William Shatner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

William Shatner is a celebrated Canadian actor with a career spanning seven decades. He achieved iconic status for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. His role began in 1966 with the original Star Trek television series and continued through seven feature films, concluding with Star Trek Generations in 1994. Shatner's portrayal of Kirk has cemented his place in pop culture 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 received the 1,762nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his iconic status as Captain Kirk.

November 2003: Reconciliation between Shatner and Doohan

In November 2003, at 'The Great Bird of the Galaxy' convention in El Paso, Texas, William Shatner and James Doohan reconciled, hugging each other, apologizing, and expressing their love and admiration.

August 2004: Doohan's final convention appearance

In August 2004, at the time of James Doohan's final convention appearance, it was reported that he had forgiven William Shatner, and the two actors had achieved the friendship as senior citizens that had eluded them as younger men.

2005: Emmy and Golden Globe Awards

In 2005, William Shatner won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his role as Denny Crane on Boston Legal, becoming one of the few actors to win an Emmy while playing the same character on two different shows.

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2006: Emmy Nomination

In 2006, William Shatner received an Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane in Boston Legal.

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2007: Emmy Nomination

In 2007, William Shatner received an Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane in Boston Legal.

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2008: Emmy Nomination

In 2008, William Shatner received an Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane in Boston Legal.

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2009: Emmy Nomination

In 2009, William Shatner received an Emmy nomination for his role as Denny Crane in 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", which was published by Shatner Singularity won the Independent Publisher Book Awards' Outstanding Books of the Year Independent Voice Award.

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May 2018: Honorary Doctorate from New England Institute of Technology

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

2018: Awarded NRHA 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.