William Shatner through the years
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From high school to the captain's chair at Starfleet Academy, and beyond, visit the many roles of William Shatner on and off the screen. Canadian-born actor William Shatner poses for a portrait at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, April 2, 2015, in Pasadena, California.