William Shatner was born upon March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was the son of Joseph and Anne Shatner, who were Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. Shatner matured in a middle-class family members where his dad worked as a clothing maker.
When Shatner was young, he showed an eager interest in acting as well as went to the Montreal Children's Theatre. He continued his education and learning at McGill University and also came to be involved in the drama club. After college graduation, he sought his acting job by performing in different stage plays throughout Canada.
Shatner made his film debut in 1951 with the film "The Butler's Night Off". He gained some recognition in Canada and safeguarded a contract with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He hosted a number of shows as well as appeared in a couple of CBC dramatization before moving to the United States.
In 1956, Shatner moved to New York City and made his Broadway debut in "Tamburlaine the Great". He continued to show up in different plays and tv shows, consisting of "The Twilight Zone" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents".
In 1966, Shatner landed the function that would certainly shape his profession-- Captain James T. Kirk on the television collection "Star Trek". The program only lasted three seasons, however it had a devoted follower base that led to an effective film franchise. Shatner reprised his role as Captain Kirk in the films "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", as well as numerous various other sequels.
In addition to "Star Trek", Shatner has actually shown up in numerous other movies as well as television programs throughout the years, consisting of "Boston Legal", for which he won 2 Emmy Awards. He has actually additionally pursued an effective composing occupation, with a number of books, memoirs, as well as non-fiction publications to his name.
Outside of his acting and creating job, Shatner is enthusiastic about horses as well as horseback riding. He has actually been associated with different equestrian competitors and owns a number of steeds himself.
In spite of his successes, Shatner has actually dealt with some individual difficulties, consisting of the death of his 3rd wife, Nerine Kidd, in 1999. He confesses to fighting with anxiety and also weight problems throughout his life but remains to work on his psychological and physical wellness.
Throughout his career, William Shatner has ended up being a social icon and also a precious number among "Star Trek" fans. He has left an enduring influence on the show business as well as will be kept in mind for his skill, charm, as well as larger-than-life character.
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