FrameThrower · Actors · William Shatner
William Shatner
2 films · 180 frames · top-billed in 1 · 2000–2004
Born 22 March 1931 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
William Shatner, OC is a Canadian actor. In a career spanning seven decades, he is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, from his 1966 debut as the captain of the starship Enterprise in the second pilot of the first Star Trek television series to his final appearance as Captain Kirk in the seventh Star Trek feature film, Star Trek Generations (1994).
Shatner began his screen acting career in Canadian films and television productions before moving into guest-starring roles in various American television shows.…
Awards
On FrameThrower we have: 2 films · 180 frames · top-billed in 1 · 2000–2004
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film2004
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series2005
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series2004
- Officer of the Order of Canada2017
- WWE Hall of Fame2020
- Television Hall of Fame2020
- Television Hall of Fame2006
- Canada's Walk of Fame2000
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor1990
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director1990
- Theatre World Award1959
- 42nd Saturn Awards
How their films are shot
Measured across 180 frames from the 2 films we hold. This is the look of the work William takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.
Across the 2 films we hold, 46% of their frames are day, 40% natural — the look of the work William takes.
Time of day
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Films in the library
Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.
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