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William Shatner

William Shatner

Acting·1931·198 films

William Shatner, OC (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, from his 1966 debut as the captain of the starship Enterprise in the second pilot of the first Star Trek television series to his final appearance as Captain Kirk in the seventh Star Trek feature film, Star Trek Generations (1994).…

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As Actor

Over the Hedge
Over the Hedge (2006)Ozzie (voice)
Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality (2000)Stan Fields
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004)Dodgeball Chancellor
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Admiral James T. Kirk
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)Stan Fields
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)Admiral James T. Kirk
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)Admiral James T. Kirk
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)Admiral James T. Kirk
Star Trek: Generations
Star Trek: Generations (1994)Captain James T. Kirk
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)Captain James T. Kirk
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)Captain James T. Kirk
Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)Cdr. Buck Murdock
The Wild
The Wild (2006)Kazar (voice)
Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones (2001)Mayor Phlegmming (voice)
Showtime
Showtime (2002)William Shatner
Judgment at Nuremberg
Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)Harrison Byers
Fanboys
Fanboys (2009)Himself
Escape from Planet Earth
Escape from Planet Earth (2013)General Shanker (voice)
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)General Mortars
Virtuosity
Virtuosity (1995)Captain James T. Kirk (archive footage) (uncredited)
American Psycho II: All American Girl
American Psycho II: All American Girl (2002)Starkman
A Christmas Horror Story
A Christmas Horror Story (2015)Dangerous Dan
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)Adam Harland (uncredited)
Fireheart
Fireheart (2022)Mayor of New York (voice)
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story (2007)James T. Kirk (archive footage)
Batman vs. Two-Face
Batman vs. Two-Face (2017)Harvey Dent / Two-Face (voice)
For the Love of Spock
For the Love of Spock (2016)Self
Kingdom of the Spiders
Kingdom of the Spiders (1977)Dr. Robert 'Rack' Hansen
The Captains
The Captains (2011)Self
Visiting Hours
Visiting Hours (1982)Gary Baylor
The Intruder
The Intruder (1962)Adam Cramer
Just in Time for Christmas
Just in Time for Christmas (2015)Coachman Nick
Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen
Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen (2011)Self - Roaster
The Devil’s Rain
The Devil’s Rain (1975)Mark Preston
Corman's World
Corman's World (2011)Self - Actor
To Be Takei
To Be Takei (2014)Self
Big Bad Mama
Big Bad Mama (1974)William J. Baxter
A Sunday Horse
A Sunday Horse (2016)Kenneth Roubidoux
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie (1995)Narrator
Trekkies
Trekkies (1997)Self
Range 15
Range 15 (2016)Richard Chindler
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006)Self
To Your Last Death
To Your Last Death (2019)The Overseer (voice)
Chaos on the Bridge
Chaos on the Bridge (2014)Self
Incubus
Incubus (1966)Marc
The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov (1958)Alexi Karamazov
The Outrage
The Outrage (1964)Preacher
Free Enterprise
Free Enterprise (1998)Bill
Being Canadian
Being Canadian (2015)Self
Baby, Baby, Baby
Baby, Baby, Baby (2015)Actor
The Horror at 37,000 Feet
The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973)Paul Kovalik
Creators: The Past
Creators: The Past (2020)Lord Oghma
A Tear in the Sky
A Tear in the Sky (2022)
Aliens Ate My Homework
Aliens Ate My Homework (2018)Phillogenus esk Piemondum (Phil) (voice)
Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice (1973)Sam
Sole Survivor
Sole Survivor (1970)Lt. Col. Josef Gronke
TekWar
TekWar (1994)Walter H. Bascom
Senior Moment
Senior Moment (2021)Victor Martin
White Comanche
White Comanche (1968)Johnny Moon / Notah
A Carol Christmas
A Carol Christmas (2003)Dr. Bob / Ghost of Christmas Present
Star Trek: The Captain's Summit
Star Trek: The Captain's Summit (2009)Self
Impulse
Impulse (1974)Matt Stone
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)Core (voice)
Disaster on the Coastliner
Disaster on the Coastliner (1979)Stuart Peters
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)James T. Kirk
Operation Bikini
Operation Bikini (1963)Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Truth Is in the Stars
The Truth Is in the Stars (2017)Self
The People
The People (1972)Dr. Curtis
Tom Felton Meets the Superfans
Tom Felton Meets the Superfans (2015)Self
Groom Lake
Groom Lake (2002)John Gossner
Devil's Revenge
Devil's Revenge (2019)Hayes
The Babysitter
The Babysitter (1980)Dr. Jeff Benedict
The Kidnapping of the President
The Kidnapping of the President (1980)Jerry O'Connor
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003)Self
Falcon Down
Falcon Down (2001)Major Robert Carson
Land of the Free
Land of the Free (1998)Aidan Carvell
Shatner in Space
Shatner in Space (2021)Self
Pioneer Woman
Pioneer Woman (1973)John Sergeant
TekWar: TekJustice
TekWar: TekJustice (1994)Walter H. Bascom
The Explosive Generation
The Explosive Generation (1961)Peter Gifford
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill (2024)Self
Lil' Pimp
Lil' Pimp (2005)Tony Gold (voice)
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016)Self (archive footage)
TekWar: TekLab
TekWar: TekLab (1994)Walter H. Bascom
TekWar: TekLords
TekWar: TekLords (1994)Walter H. Bascom
Gotta Catch Santa Claus
Gotta Catch Santa Claus (2008)Santa Claus (voice)
The Steam Engines of Oz
The Steam Engines of Oz (2018)Oscar 'Oz' Diggs (voice)
Pray for the Wildcats
Pray for the Wildcats (1974)Warren Summerfield
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special (1991)Self - Host
Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex (1957)Chorus
Mysteries of the Gods
Mysteries of the Gods (1976)Host
Universe
Universe (1976)Narrator
Get a Life!
Get a Life! (2012)Self
How William Shatner Changed the World
How William Shatner Changed the World (2005)Self - Host / Narrator (voice)
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987)Self
Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime
Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime (2001)Self
Not a War Story
Not a War Story (2017)
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996)Self
The Tenth Level
The Tenth Level (1976)Prof. Stephen Turner
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1972)George Stapleton
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé (2016)Himself (voice only)
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023)Self
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996)Michael Gatewick
Family of Strangers
Family of Strangers (1993)Earl
Dead Man's Island
Dead Man's Island (1996)Chase Prescott
765874: Unification
765874: Unification (2024)Kirk
Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero
Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero (2000)Narrator (Voice)
Incident on a Dark Street
Incident on a Dark Street (1973)Deaver G. Wallace
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970)John Adams
The Andersonville Trial
The Andersonville Trial (1970)Col. Chipman
Nukes in Space
Nukes in Space (1999)Narrator
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years (1990)Self
Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Star Trek: A Captain's Log (1994)Self - Host
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues (2002)Self
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)Self
A Whale of a Tale
A Whale of a Tale (1976)Jack Fredericks
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars (1982)Self
WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary
WWE: The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary (2007)Himself
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault
Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault (2016)Self
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next
The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)Self
2021 and Done with Snoop Dogg & Kevin Hart
2021 and Done with Snoop Dogg & Kevin Hart (2021)Self
Merry F#%$in' Christmas
Merry F#%$in' Christmas (2005)Self
Broken Angel
Broken Angel (1988)Chuck Coburn
Alexander The Great
Alexander The Great (1968)Alexander
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories
William Shatner's Star Trek Memories (1996)Host
The Captains: Still Kicking
The Captains: Still Kicking (2013)Self
40 Years of Star Trek
40 Years of Star Trek (2006)Self
The Defender (Studio One)
The Defender (Studio One) (1957)Kenneth Preston
Voices That Care
Voices That Care (1991)Self - Choir Member
Horrorween
Horrorween (2012)Self
The Crash of Flight 401
The Crash of Flight 401 (1978)Carl Tobias
The Canadian Conspiracy
The Canadian Conspiracy (1986)Self
Festival in Cannes
Festival in Cannes (2001)Self
Shoot or Be Shot!
Shoot or Be Shot! (2002)Harvey Wilkes
Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek
Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek (2021)Self
Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest
Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest (1990)Narrator
Seasons
Seasons (1987)Narrator (voice)
Jefftowne
Jefftowne (1997)Self
Land of No Return
Land of No Return (1978)Curt Benell
Star Trek Story
Star Trek Story (1996)Self (archive footage)
Heroes Manufactured
Heroes Manufactured (2017)Self (archive footage)
Last Laugh '04
Last Laugh '04 (2004)Self
When Elephants Were Young
When Elephants Were Young (2016)Narrator
Riel
Riel (1979)The Barker
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man (2010)Self
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (2013)Self
Christopher Plummer: A Man For All Stages
Christopher Plummer: A Man For All Stages (2002)Self
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest (2003)Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
City Out of Time
City Out of Time (1959)Narrator (voice)
Spplat Attack
Spplat Attack (2002)
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)Self
Christmas in Hollywood
Christmas in Hollywood (2003)Self (archive footage)
Gahan Wilson's The Kid
Gahan Wilson's The Kid (2001)Professor
Super Duper Bloopers
Super Duper Bloopers (1986)Self
Shadow Game
Shadow Game (1969)Peter Hoyt
Stalking Santa
Stalking Santa (2006)Narrator
North Beach and Rawhide
North Beach and Rawhide (1985)Rawhide MacGregor
The Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle (2011)Narrator
Perilous Voyage
Perilous Voyage (1976)Steve Monroe
WWE Hall Of Fame 2020
WWE Hall Of Fame 2020 (2021)Himself
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories (2011)
Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Birth of a Timeless Legacy (2004)
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations
Your Guide to Star Trek: Generations (1993)Self
Hypnosis and Beyond
Hypnosis and Beyond (1980)Self
Indict and Convict
Indict and Convict (1974)Sam Belden
T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport
T.J. Hooker: Blood Sport (1986)Sgt. T.J. Hooker
William Shatner Sings O Canada
William Shatner Sings O Canada (2011)Himself
A Town Has Turned to Dust
A Town Has Turned to Dust (1958)Jerry Paul
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet
William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet (2009)Himself
The Star Trek Dream
The Star Trek Dream (1975)Self
William Shatner's Spplat Attack II
William Shatner's Spplat Attack II (2003)Wild Bill
The Rose Parade: A Pageant for the Ages
The Rose Parade: A Pageant for the Ages (2004)Self
Microworld
Microworld (1976)
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Kiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century (2004)
The Butler's Night Off
The Butler's Night Off (1951)
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994)
Full Moon's Roadshow Revisited
Full Moon's Roadshow Revisited (2023)Self (archive footage)
The Twenty-Five Year Mission Tour
The Twenty-Five Year Mission Tour (1992)Self
Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner
Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner (2011)
TV Guide Looks at Science Fiction
TV Guide Looks at Science Fiction (1997)Self
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored (2011)Captain James T. Kirk (archive footage)
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975)Self
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985)Self (archive footage)
Keeper of the Cup
Keeper of the Cup
A Star Is Drawn: Rob Simone's Look Inside Comic-Con
A Star Is Drawn: Rob Simone's Look Inside Comic-Con (2014)Self
The Eagle Obsession
The Eagle Obsession (2025)Self
Hollywood Ghost Stories
Hollywood Ghost Stories (1998)Self
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony (2010)Himself
The Grim Reaper
The Grim Reaper (1961)Paul Graves
NASA: A Space Odyssey Vol. 3
NASA: A Space Odyssey Vol. 3 (2001)Narrator
The Colorful Montreal Expos
The Colorful Montreal Expos (2016)Narrator (voice)
NASA: A Space Odyssey Vol. 2
NASA: A Space Odyssey Vol. 2 (2001)Narrator
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies
Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022)Self - (archive footage)
NASA: A Space Odyssey Vol. 1
NASA: A Space Odyssey Vol. 1 (2001)Narrator
Return to the Forest
Return to the Forest (2013)Narrator
Aliens Among Us with William Shatner
Aliens Among Us with William Shatner (2024)
William Shatner's Mysteries of the Way We Feel
William Shatner's Mysteries of the Way We Feel (1986)Host
The Atomic Bomb Collection
The Atomic Bomb CollectionNarrator

As Director

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
The Captains
The Captains (2011)
Chaos on the Bridge
Chaos on the Bridge (2014)
TekWar
TekWar (1994)
Groom Lake
Groom Lake (2002)
Get a Life!
Get a Life! (2012)
The Captains: Still Kicking
The Captains: Still Kicking (2013)

As Writer

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
The Captains
The Captains (2011)
Chaos on the Bridge
Chaos on the Bridge (2014)
TekWar
TekWar (1994)
Groom Lake
Groom Lake (2002)
TekWar: TekJustice
TekWar: TekJustice (1994)
TekWar: TekLords
TekWar: TekLords (1994)
How William Shatner Changed the World
How William Shatner Changed the World (2005)