William Shatner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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William Shatner

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

William Shatner is a Canadian actor renowned for his iconic portrayal of James T. Kirk, the captain of the starship Enterprise, in the Star Trek franchise. His career spans seven decades, beginning with the original Star Trek television series in 1966 and culminating with his appearance in the film *Star Trek Generations* (1994). Shatner's role as Captain Kirk has cemented his place in popular culture.

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.

2004: Starred in The Practice and Boston Legal

In 2004, William Shatner began starring as attorney Denny Crane in the final season of The Practice and its spinoff, Boston Legal.

2005: Golden Globe and Emmy Award

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

2006: Emmy Nomination

In 2006, Shatner was Emmy nominated for his role as Denny Crane in Boston Legal.

2007: Emmy Nomination

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

2008: Boston Legal ends

In 2008, Boston Legal ended after five seasons and one hundred and one episodes. Shatner was also Emmy nominated.

2009: Emmy Nomination

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

2011: Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Letters by McGill University

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

May 2018: Awarded Honorary Doctorate by New England Institute of Technology

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

2018: Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2018, William Shatner received the National Reining Horse Association Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame.

2019: World Championship Win

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: Blue Origin Spaceflight

On October 13, 2021, William Shatner flew on Blue Origin's NS-18 sub-orbital flight, becoming the oldest person to fly into space at age 90. He traveled with Chris Boshuizen, Glen de Vries, and Audrey Powers.

2021: Flew into Space

In 2021, at the age of 90, William Shatner flew into space aboard Blue Origin NS-18, becoming the oldest person to do so and experiencing the overview effect.

2025: Special Lifetime Achievement Saturn Award

In 2025, William Shatner is scheduled to receive a Special Lifetime Achievement Saturn Award.

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