Cadet James T. Kirk — Star Trek Character Profile

About Cadet James T. Kirk

Young Starfleet cadet, ambitious and reckless, destined for command.

Cadet James T. Kirk — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Tactical intuition, Piloting, Rebellious leadership

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 5/10

Affiliations

• Star Trek universe

Quick Facts about Cadet James T. Kirk

Education

Starfleet Academy

Occupation

spaceship captain

Cadet James T. Kirk's Known Relations

• George Kirk — Father
• Winona Kirk — Mother
• Samuel Kirk — Sibling
• Nero — Enemy
• Krall — Enemy

Cadet James T. Kirk appears in 2 titles

• Star Trek (2009)
• Star Trek Beyond (2016) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Chris Pine

Appears in

Star Trek (2009)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Cadet James T. Kirk — family — Commander George Kirk (Chris Hemsworth)
• Cadet James T. Kirk — family — Winona Kirk (Jennifer Morrison)
• Cadet James T. Kirk — family — Commander George Kirk (Chris Hemsworth)
• Cadet James T. Kirk — family — Winona Kirk (Jennifer Morrison)

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