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 James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise. His portrayal began in 1966 with the second pilot of the original Star Trek television series and extended to his final appearance as Kirk in the 1994 film, Star Trek Generations. Shatner's career spans seven decades, marking him as a significant figure in science fiction and popular culture.

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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.

November 2003: Shatner and Doohan reconcile

In November 2003, at "The Great Bird of the Galaxy" convention in El Paso, Texas, William Shatner and James Doohan reconciled. They hugged, apologized to each other, and expressed their love and admiration.

August 2004: Doohan forgives Shatner

In August 2004, at his final convention appearance, James Doohan, already suffering from severe health problems, was reported to have forgiven William Shatner, with the two actors finally achieving a friendship that had eluded them in their younger years.

2004: Denny Crane in The Practice

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

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2005: Golden Globe and Emmy Award

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: End of Boston Legal

In 2008, William Shatner finished his role as attorney Denny Crane in Boston Legal.

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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 from McGill University

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

2011: Koenig appears on Shatner's Raw Nerve

In 2011, Walter Koenig appeared on William Shatner's interview series Shatner's Raw Nerve, indicating that the animosity he once felt towards Shatner had dissipated.

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2017: Independent Publisher Book Awards

In 2017, Stan Lee's "God Woke", a graphic novel published by William Shatner's Shatner Singularity, 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: 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 win 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.