Happy Birthday! William Shatner Turns 84 Today

Today is actor William Shatner's birthday.

Shatner is best known as Captain James T. Kirk from the original Star Trek series. As Captain Kirk, Shatner starred in every episode of the famed science fiction television series, and its six subsequent feature films.

Shatner has also led a successful television career outside of the Star Trek universe, holding many headlining roles in other series. He starred in Boston Legal for a number of years as Denny Crane, and held a recurring role in $H*! My Dad Says as Dr. Edison Milford Goodson III.

Born in Quebec, Canada, Shatner turns 84 today. Happy Birthday, William Shatner.