Nickname:	/ Bill
Known for:	Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Birthday:	22 March 1931, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height:	5' 9½" (1.77 m)

Star Trek director J.J. Abrams has dismissed reports William Shatner will return to the franchise for the sequel of his new movie - because his Captain Kirk character is dead. Despite protests from


"Star Trek" director J.J. Abrams has dismissed reports William Shatner will return to the franchise for the sequel of his new movie - because his Captain Kirk character is dead. Despite protests from


STAR TREK director J.J. ABRAMS has dismissed reports WILLIAM SHATNER will return to the franchise for the sequel of his new movie - because his Captain Kirk character is dead.Despite protestations from Shatner himself and hardcore Trekkers, Abrams decided not to use the original Kirk in his new film, explaining it would have irked film
William Shatner is an open book when it comes to his various projects and philanthropic work -- in fact he just won a Prism award, which recognizes productions that raise public awareness of substance abuse and mental health issues, for his work in "Boston Legal" -- but when it comes to J.J. Abrams' all-new 'Star Trek' movie, in theaters May 7, he offers no opinion -- perhaps since he wasn't asked to be part of the project. "It's like being asked what's with you and the Queen of England? I never met her. I know nothing," he tells our own Victoria Recano. "It's peculiar, and I'm sad about it, but that's the way they did it, so I know nothing about it." The 78-year-old former Captain James T. Kirk says that although he and J.J. had a back-and-forth dialogue via the Internet and video interviews about why he wasn't asked to participate, they never spoke directly about it. "It became funny," says Shatner. "I called him several weeks ago and we laughed about it. And he came to [my] horse show." Even Shatner's former 'Trek' pal Leonard Nimoy, who has a pivotal role in the film, wouldn't tell him any details about the movie: "[He] is maybe my dearest friend, so I'm so happy for him -- but he wouldn't tell me what the plot was," he says. Of their close friendship, he adds with a laugh, "Spock was my first bromance." But Shatner sees a positive angle, saying, "As a result of 'Star Trek' and its success and this new movie, they've re-released an autobiography that I wrote many years ago called Star Trek Memories in soft cover, and another autobiography called Up 'Til Now, which was on the bestseller list for awhile and got really great reviews." "It's going to be interesting to see what happens," he continues. "The movies we made, and even 'The Next Generation' made, peaked out at anywhere between 80 and 100 million dollars in box office grosses. Their movie costs way over 100 million dollars, so they've got to make four times that." And asked for any advice for Chris Pine, the 28-year-old actor stepping into the role of Kirk, Shatner says, "Look how rugged he is. Look how neat that jaw line is. Does he get the girl? … Chris, I know nothing. If I could help, I would. Do it on your own, it's uniquely yours. If it's successful, it will definitely change everything for [your career]." The Emmy winner also happens to be a big fan of "Dancing with the Stars," so we surprised him with an appearance by our own Samantha Harris (who co-hosts the hit ABC show), who invited him for a little impromptu waltz! "I'm addicted to the show. I won't miss it," says Shatner. "I Tivo the show and all its aspects, and what I'm so fascinated by is the evolution of everybody's character as well as their dancing ability. You can see them evolve and their bodies evolve." He says that he's been invited to do the show, and while he jests "I'd love to lose the weight," he says he's just way too busy to devote the time to the show's demanding schedule. Case in point, when he's not busy shooting "Boston Legal," he works on and promotes Priceline.com, he's got the all-new "William Shatner Presents" comic book series from Bluewater Productions, he updates his own Web site, WilliamShatner.com, and, of course, he just held and competed in his 19th Annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show, benefiting Ahead with Horses and the Camp Max Straus Foundation. "I have been extraordinarily lucky," says Shatner, reflecting on his success. Looking at a photo of himself in the captain's chair in the original "Star Trek," circa 1965, he muses, "That's so many years ago that it's like another lifetime. I've gone through three lifetimes since then. I've gone through many evolutions since that picture. That person is not me." Watch "The Insider" for more with William Shatner!

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Former CAPTAIN KIRK star WILLIAM SHATNER has dismissed rumours of a feud with the cast of the new STAR TREK movie, insisting there’s no bad blood.The veteran star was upset when director J.J. Abrams refused to include him in the new movie, choosing instead to recast the roles made famous by Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and
ANNE HATHAWAY, WILLIAM SHATNER and BENJAMIN BRATT were among the winners at the 2009 Prism Awards, honouring Hollywood productions which raise awareness of drug-related issues.The Los Angeles ceremony, which took place on Thursday (23Apr09), saw Hathaway praised for her role in Rachel Getting Married, in which she played a troubled drug addict.Shatner was honoured for
Chris Pine wrote to his Star Trek predecessor William Shatner following a reported feud with movie bosses - because the young star was determined to make peace with the Hollywood veteran.


Chris Pine wrote to his Star Trek predecessor William Shatner following a reported feud with movie bosses - because the young star was determined to make peace with the Hollywood veteran.


Cult sci-fi series STAR TREK is set for a return to the small screen - a Hollywood writer is looking to produce a new TV show to tie in with the upcoming movie.The space age series, starring William Shatner, became a cult hit after it first aired in 1966 and has spawned six spin-off shows
WILLIAM SHATNER used to go trick-or-treating in his own death mask.The mask created in his own likeness for a Star Trek episode inspired the one Halloween villain Michael Myers wore in the horror film franchise, and Shatner thought it would be a giggle to hit Hollywood wearing the fright mask he had helped to create.He
STAR TREK icon WILLIAM SHATNER once contemplated suicide because his hearing problems were driving him mad.The actor has revealed the permanent hiss of tinnitus, caused by an explosion on the set of Star Trek, used to keep him awake at night - and he started fearing he’d never shake the noise.He tells the Globe magazine,
William Shatner wants to be Prime Minister of Canada. The "Star Trek" actor, who played Captain Kirk in the hit sci-fi TV show, is planning to make a dramatic career change and help lead his native country.

The 77-year-old star said: "My intention is to be Prime Minister of Canada, not Governor General, which is mainly a ceremonial position."
Actor WILLIAM SHATNER has turned down the chance to become Governor General of Canada - because he wants to be Prime Minister.One fan alerted the Star Trek icon to the fact he planned to nominate the star as his homeland’s Governor General, but Shatner insists he won’t be supporting the idea - because, if he
Former Star Trek castmates George Takei and William Shatner's TV showdown is moving ever closer - the chat encounter is under consideration by the network bosses who run Shatner's "Raw Nerve" program.


World's most famous pornstar Jenna Jameson was interviewed by William Shatner for his new TV show Shatner's Raw Nerve. Afterward she talked about how sexy Shatner is, what she loves more than orgasms and more.


With the cases finally closed on 'Boston Legal,' William Shatner is moving on to a new gig, a Biography Channel talk show called 'Raw Nerve.' And he can't wait to have on George Takei so he can finally discover what's really bugging the forever jealous Takei.

"George has been mean to me for a long time - I mean, decades and decades," Shatner said in a recent YouTube video. "I'm not mad at him. I'm just annoyed that he keeps saying mean things about me ... I just wish he'd stop."
AP - William Shatner is continuing to feud with former "Star Trek" co-star George Takei.
WILLIAM SHATNER has invited bitter former STAR TREK castmate GEORGE TAKEI to join him on his upcoming chat show - so they can sort out their differences on TV.The Shatner/Takei feud erupted earlier this year (08) when Takei failed to invite his former Star Trek captain to his September (08) wedding, prompting Shatner to go
AP - William Shatner is setting his phaser to stun against his old "Star Trek" co-star George Takei.
AP - William Shatner is setting his phaser to stun against his old "Star Trek" co-star George Takei. In a video posted on Shatner's Web site Wednesday, he lashed out at Takei for not inviting him to his wedding last month.

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