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 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 concluding with his final appearance as Kirk in the film Star Trek Generations (1994). Shatner's role as Captain Kirk has cemented his place as a cultural icon.

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

1978: Saturn Awards Performance

In 1978, while hosting the fifth Saturn Awards, William Shatner performed a version of Elton John's "Rocket Man" that became a comedic parody staple.

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1992: MTV Movie Awards Performance

In 1992, William Shatner delivered comedic performances of the five nominees in the Best Song from a Movie category at the MTV Movie Awards.

2004: Starred as Denny Crane in The Practice and Boston Legal

In 2004, William Shatner began starring as attorney Denny Crane in the final season of the legal show The Practice and its spin-off, Boston Legal.

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June 9, 2005: AFI Life Achievement Award Performance

On June 9, 2005, William Shatner performed his version of "My Way" at George Lucas's AFI Life Achievement Award presentation, backed by dancers in Imperial Stormtrooper costumes.

2008: End of Boston Legal

In 2008, William Shatner concluded his role as attorney Denny Crane in the legal show 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, published by Shatner Singularity, won the 2017 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, William Shatner was granted an honorary Doctorate of Letters by the New England Institute of Technology.

2018: Shatner receives 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.

October 13, 2021: Spaceflight with Blue Origin

On October 13, 2021, William Shatner participated in Blue Origin's NS-18 sub-orbital human spaceflight, traveling on the RSS First Step. At 90 years old, he became the oldest person to fly into space, experiencing the overview effect.

2021: Shatner flew into space aboard Blue Origin NS-18

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