
Then: William Shatner
William Shatner is a Canadian actor who became a cultural icon for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the original series “Star Trek” from 1966-1969. In addition to “Star Trek”, Shatner’s early career saw success with the television show “T.J. Hooker”, where he starred as a veteran police sergeant. Kirk wrote several books discussing his experiences in “Star Trek”, as well as co-writing several “Star Trek” novels.