SHATNER: The Amazing Trek of William Shatner

By Michael Starr

The first comprehensive biography of William Shatner

William Shatner’s wildly unpredictable life has unfolded like a three-act Shakespearean play filled with drama, comedy and tragedy. It’s a fitting motif for the Canadian-born Shatner, who began his show-business career as a classically trained actor and “light comedian” before hitting it big—“REALLY big,” as he would say—as the iconic Capt. Kirk on Star Trek. But William Shatner, typecast after Star Trek by an industry stuck on labels, spiraled into a career-suicide quagmire of ’70s game shows and TV commercials before being rescued, once again, by Star Trek and propelled onto the third phase of his remarkable career. The arc of Shatner’s life and career is one that Shakespeare himself couldn’t have scripted any better. And, at the age of 79, William Shatner continues to defy expectations as he branches out into many unexpected directions with a triumphant career resurrection that’s won this enigmatic man a new legion of fans.

About the Author

Michael Starr has written six entertainment biographies and covered television at The New York Post for fifteen years. Michael has appeared on dozens of TV shows to promote his books including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Larry King Live, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Good Day L.A., Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Extra and The Tony Danza Show.