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The staff have added the option to create forums for people guides. I'm certain that many people here have a lot to say about William Shatner, positive and negative, so let's hear it! As long as no one violates the Terms of Service, I think the discussion should be pretty interesting. William Shatner is one of the best known figures in entertainment, primarily due to his role as Captain James T. Kirk on the original Star Trek series and in the theatrical Star Trek movies. He starred in other TV series like "T.J. Hooker" and "Rescue 911". He released the infamous "The Transformed Man" album that introduced the world to his unique brand of theatrical talk-singing ("Tambourine Man" anyone?). He has appeared in many movies over the years, including numerous comedies like "Airplane 2" and "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" where he played the Dodgeball chancellor. In recent years, he has been starring on the ABC series "Boston Legal" where he plays the formerly great attorney Denny Crane. The character was introduced on the series "The Practice". That appearance won William an Emmy Award. His continuation of the role on "Boston Legal" won him another Emmy Award as Best Supporting Actor. He recently received his 3rd consecutive Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the sometimes buffoonish Denny Crane. He was introduced to a new generation of media consumers through the famous Priceline.com ads, which mimicked his "Transformed Man" songs. He continues to appear in ads for Priceline.com. He is involved with charities that try to help troubled kids through horseback riding. He has lent his name to the William Shatner DVD Club. He hosted the recent TV special "How William Shatner Changed the World." He's extremely active for a 75-year-old individual. This may be one of his biggest accomplishments: the example he is setting for other elderly people. He is showing that people in their 70s don't necessarily need to sit at home wheelchair-bound, leading dull, sedentary lives. Though he may have more opportunities than most because of his fame, most people can still get involved with hobbies, charities and community/religious activities as long as their mental faculties are there. Mental stimulation has been shown to help ward off problems like Alzheimer's and physical exercise can keep bones and muscles stronger so many elderly people can remain more independent. Love him or hate him but no one can ever call him boring.