Actor William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, turned 92, and we’ve rounded up his five best movies and TV shows.

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Legendary actor William Shatner, who is known for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series, has turned 92. Throughout his illustrious career, Shatner has not only starred in numerous TV shows and movies but has also directed, produced and written several projects.

Here’s a list of Shatner’s five best movies and TV shows.

  • Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) –

It’s impossible to talk about William Shatner without mentioning Star Trek. The original series, which aired for three seasons, catapulted Shatner to stardom and cemented his place in pop culture history. As Captain Kirk, Shatner delivered some of the most memorable and quotable lines in TV history.

  • Boston Legal (2004-2008) –


In this legal comedy-drama, Shatner played the eccentric and womanizing attorney Denny Crane, earning him an Emmy award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. His dynamic chemistry with co-star James Spader made the show a fan favorite.

  • Twilight Zone: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (1963) –

Shatner’s performance in this iconic episode of The Twilight Zone is often cited as one of his best. He plays a man who is terrified of flying and sees a monster on the wing of the plane during a flight. Shatner’s portrayal of a man on the brink of insanity is nothing short of brilliant.

  • Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) –

Shatner had a small but significant role in this courtroom drama about the Nuremberg trials. He played the young and naive American army captain Harrison Byers, who is tasked with investigating war crimes committed by the Nazis.

  • T.J. Hooker (1982-1986) –

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Shatner played the titular character in this police procedural drama. As Sergeant T.J. Hooker, he led a team of young police officers in fighting crime in Los Angeles. The show was a hit with audiences and helped solidify Shatner’s status as a TV star.

William Shatner’s contributions to the entertainment industry have been immense, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of actors and fans alike.