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The science fiction series created by Gene Roddenberry premiered on September 8, 1966, and lasted for three seasons.

During the run of the show, Shatner also made an unusual career move. The series tackles subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries, from mysterious structures and cursed ancient cities to extraterrestrial sightings and bizarre rituals.

He has authored numerous books detailing his experiences in Hollywood and exploring science fiction themes.

Awards and Recognitions

• Two Emmy Awards for The Practice and Boston Legal
• Golden Globe Award for Boston Legal
• Officer of the Order of Canada (2011)
• Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1983)

Net Worth

William Shatner’s estimated net worth is around $100 million.

For his work on the series, Shatner won his second Emmy — this time for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — in 2005. The show, however, continued to live on in syndication and became even more popular. That same year, he returned to Broadway for a two-year run in The Secret Life of Suzie Wong. The actor went on to pen several nonfiction books with David Fisher, including Up Till Now: The Autobiography (2008) and Live Long And...: What I Learned Along the Way (2018).

Marriages and Personal

From 1956 to 1969, Shatner was married to Canadian actress Gloria Rand.

'The UnXplained' on HISTORY

Shatner is the host and executive producer of the HISTORY nonfiction series The UnXplained, which premiered on July 19, 2019, at 10 pm ET/PT. He is the recipient of two Emmys, a Golden Globe, and the Saturn Award for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

Early Life and Career

Shatner gained fame for his role as James Tiberius Kirk, the captain of the starship Enterprise, in the TV series "Star Trek" from 1966 to 1969 and its subsequent sequels.

The couple had three children together. Already known for his dramatic, but earnest delivery of his lines on Star Trek, Shatner recorded renditions of such songs as the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."

Not long after the album, Star Trek was canceled. Raised in a Jewish family with roots in Austria and Poland.

NOTICE!! At TheCityCeleb, we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date biographies and entertainment news, focusing on celebrities. Kirk encountered all sorts of unusual aliens and challenging situations during his journeys. Currently, he plays one of the main characters, attorney Denny Crane, in the television drama "Boston Legal," for which he received an Emmy and a Golden Globe award.

Personal Life

William is the son of Joseph Shatner, a clothing manufacturer, and Anna Garmaise.

That marriage ended in divorce in 1996. He wrote a series of books chronicling his experience playing the character of James Kirk and his involvement with the "Star Trek" franchise.

In addition to his role as Captain Kirk, Shatner also played the lead role of Sgt. T.J. Hooker from 1982 to 1986.

More nominations in this category followed in 2006 and in 2007.

'Shatner's Raw Nerve,' 'Weird or What?'

In 2008, Shatner began work on Shatner's Raw Nerve, a celebrity interview program on the Biography Channel. This was an early entry into the reality television genre, featuring reenactments of emergency situations.

'The Practice,' 'Boston Legal'

On the big screen, Shatner appeared as a beauty pageant host in Miss Congeniality (2000) and its sequel Miss Congeniality 2 (2005), with Sandra Bullock.

The next installments were Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) and then Star Trek Generations (1994).