William Shatner has lived quite the life, from commanding the Enterprise in Star Trek to becoming a pop culture icon. Today, March 22, the acting legend celebrates his 95th birthday, an incredible milestone.
From bolding going to where no one has gone before to inspiring generations of fans, Shatner has seen it all and lived it all. Reflecting on his journey, he's now sharing some of the life lessons he has learned along the way.
This morning, the actor took to social media to mark his birthday, offering two pieces of advice: "Never waste a good cigar" and "Never trust anyone who says you should 'act your age.'"
While the advice may come with a wink and a bit of humor, it’s very on-brand for William Shatner, who has long embraced living life on his own terms. Even well into his 90s, the actor continues to stay active, connect with fans, and prove that age hasn’t slowed him down.
Over the years, the Star Trek icon has often talked about the importance of staying curious and embracing new experiences. That mindset has helped him remain a lasting presence in pop culture decades after first stepping onto the bridge of the Enterprise.
While he’s still best known for playing Captain Kirk, Shatner’s career extends far beyond Star Trek. He took on the role of the tough, streetwise Sergeant Hooker in T.J. Hooker, and later earned critical acclaim in Boston Legal, where his performance as Denny Crane won multiple Emmy Awards.
In the 2000s, he reached an even broader audience through his memorable Priceline commercials. He also appeared in fan-favorite films like Miss Congeniality and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, showing off his comedic side.
To this day though, Shatner remains most closely tied to his role as James T. Kirk in Star Trek. Fans looking to celebrate his milestone birthday can check out a full-day marathon of the series on Pluto TV, along with the original Star Trek films.
Pluto TV's Star Trek pop-up category, which is available through April 3, features channels dedicated to Star Trek: The Motion Pictures, Star Trek: The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. For today only (March 22), the Star Trek channel is dedicated solely to an all-day Original Series marathon, while The Motion Pictures channels will show all six original Star Trek films starring Shatner.