William Shatner

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Characters played by William Shatner

William Shatner — Futurama (1999)

Real-life actor, likely a cameo or dataset artifact unrelated to the plot.

James T. Kirk — Star Trek (1966)

Bold and intuitive Starfleet captain, Enterprise-A and B commander.

Denny Crane — Boston Legal (2004)

A loose cannon, mid-70s senior partner suffering from early-stage Alzheimer's disease. He is flamboyant, eccentric, and obsessed with the reputation of his own name. Though politically opposed to Alan Shore, they are best friends who frequently share quiet moments together on the firm's balcony.

Ozzie — Over the Hedge (2006)

An elderly turtle and Verne's father, providing wisdom and support.

Ed Goodson — $#*! My Dad Says (2010)

Ed is a very opinionated 72-year-old father who has been divorced three times and routinely delivers unsolicited, often politically incorrect rants. His behavior disrupts Henry's job interview and becomes the source of writing material, while creating ongoing tension in his relationship with his adult sons.

Stan Fields — Miss Congeniality (2000)

Charismatic host of the Miss United States pageant.

Admiral James T. Kirk — Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Legendary Starfleet admiral and former Enterprise captain, known for bold leadership and unconventional tactics.

Captain James T. Kirk — Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Legendary TOS captain, makes cameo appearances in TNG films.

Mayor Phlegmming — Osmosis Jones (2001)

Mayor Phlegmming governs Frank's internal body systems and promotes junk-food policies while ignoring their effects on Frank's health. He dismisses Ozzy and orders Drix to leave after the zit incident, then loses office and is reduced to janitorial work after Thrax's attack.

Kirk — Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Alternate designation for Admiral Kirk, frequently referenced in logs and casual crew interactions.

Admiral James T. Kirk — Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Charismatic Starfleet admiral and former Enterprise captain, known for unconventional tactics and deep loyalty to his crew.

Stan Fields — Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)

Charismatic host of the Miss United States pageant. Kidnapped in the sequel, revealing personal gambling debts.

Career Overview

William Shatner has 328 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 17 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Trek with 9 titles. Signature works include Star Trek, Boston Legal, T. J. Hooker. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
328
Birth Date
1931-03-22
Birth Place
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 17 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q16297), public domain (CC0).