As star trek week continues on ifc we cant help but recall our deep and abiding love for captain kirk and the man who played the heck out of him, william shatner. The final frontier, where the crew of the enterprise or, more accurately, the enterprisea finds religion. I thought the book was very funny in parts and that no one else except william shatner could have read it. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Shatner s musical career began in 1968 with the release of his first album, the transformed man. William shatner recording the audiobook version of his autobiography up till now recalls his meeting with koko the gorilla. Shatners musical career began in 1968 with the release of his first album, the transformed man. William shatner has worked as a musician, producer, director, and celebrity pitchman, and notably played captain kirk on star trek from 1966 to 1969 and in seven star trek films. Up till now audiobook by william shatner, david fisher audible. Now shatner is not only an excellent actor, but he also directed one of the films we are playing tonight star trek v. Listen to songs by william shatner on myspace, stream free online music by william shatner.
Shatner has written about star trek before and doesnt dwell on it here, though there should be enough tidbits to interest trekkies. May, 2008 for eight years, we witnessed the adversity the first family had to face, and now we get to read what it was really like growing up in a workingclass family on chicagos south side and ending up at the worlds most famous address. William shatners albums stream online music albums. Nimoys is simon, deforest is actually kelleys middle name jackson deforest kelley is his full name, doohans is, amusingly, montgomery go figure, koenigs is marvin and takeis is hosato. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. In up till now, shatner sits down with readers and offers the remarkable, full story of his life and explains how he got to be, well, everywhere. Shatner who cowrote the book with david fisher, his collaborator on his 2008 memoir, up till now recounts his fellow stars path from aspiring actor to the worlds most famous. Nimoys is simon, deforest is actually kelleys middle name. William shatners songs stream online music songs listen. After almost sixty years as an actor, william shatner has become. In up till now, a memoir that moves at the same frenetic pace as shatner himself, the actor zooms through his childhood in montreal, his training as a shakespearean actor and his early. Steven knell, london, england by way of waterloo, ontario.
Kirk in the highly successful star trek television series. William shatner is one of the hardestworking men in showbiz. Rumors about william shatner returning to the 23rd century in this summers star trek beyond may have turned out to be false, but the actor is more than willing to reprise his role as the. Kirk of the starship enterprise, in the science fiction television series star trek 19661969, star trek. William shatner celebrity profile check out the latest william shatner photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. In up till now, a memoir that moves at the same frenetic pace as shatner himself, the actor zooms through his childhood in montreal, his training as a shakespearean actor and his early days on television. It was released on lemli records in the united states on two discs with a gatefold sleeve and poster. Download audiobooks narrated by william shatner to your device. Up till now audiobook by william shatner, david fisher. William shatner s autobiography, up till now, is out now. Listen to william shatner read from his autobiography up till now in this audiobook excerpt.
Up till now, was a new york times best seller and was followed by shatner rules, which was released in october 2011. Up till now with david fisher read by william shatner, highroads media, isbn 9781427204158. William shatner audiobooks download instantly today. Would you consider the audio edition of up till now to be better than the print version. After almost sixty years as an actor, william shatner has become one of the most beloved.
For eight years, we witnessed the adversity the first family had to face, and now we get to read what it was really like growing up in a workingclass family on chicagos south. Shatner s wit showed through this candid look into his life. William shatner live is actor william shatners 1977 live album. In up till now he tells us about his remarkable life, from training as a shakespearan actor under sir tyrone guthrie to his time on broadway, his movie career and, of course, his successful tv series. Shatners wit showed through this candid look into his life. He never was, and still isnt a george clooney, or a rock hudson, a dropdead gorgeously attractive man, yet, he has a presence in every role he ever performed. Download audiobooks narrated by william shatner at and save. Jan 21, 2009 you mean to tell me you never noticed that he had a receding hairline 45 years ago, but now has a full head of hair. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Jul 01, 2008 do you have plans to get back in the recording studio for a follow up to the seminal has been lp of 2004. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. In the book shatner discusses several aspects of his life including his childhood, early career struggles, time starring on star trek, his career after star trek and his marriages.
Meet william shatner from better late than never on. William bill shatner born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, musician, singer, author, film director, spokesman and comedian. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his.
The alleged 86yearold is an icon for multiple generations. Written by william shatner, david fisher, audiobook narrated by william shatner. This is the story of william shatners halfcentury career and private life. In up till now he tells us about his remarkable life, from training as a shakespearan actor under sir tyrone guthrie to his time on broadway, his movie career and, of. William shatner, an acclaimed actor, musician, recording artist, author, and film director, is best known for his role as captain james t. I found myself looking forward to the moments i could sit down and read and easily lost myself in his story. Shatner used the album to compare contemporary pop songs of the period to the works. Up till now david fisher macmillan macmillan publishers.
Shatner goes ape over koko the gorilla 92908 youtube. It was the original star trek series, and later its films, that made shatner instantly recognizable and called by name or at least by captain kirks name across the globe. The audio will take listeners from the streets of montreal to regional theater, where shatner was once. This is the story of william shatner s halfcentury career and private life. Its just occurred to me i dont think ive ever head if william shatner has a middle name. Bbc news entertainment william shatner answers your. William shatner audio books, best sellers, author bio. The autobiography is a 2008 autobiography by actor william shatner with david fisher. Bbc news entertainment william shatner answers your questions. William shatner has notched up an impressive 50plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic talent and being instantly recognizable to several generations of cult television. After almost sixty years as an actor, william shatner has become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. Shatner used the album to compare contemporary pop songs of the period to the works of william shakespeare by providing dramatic readings of shakespeare interspersed with dramatic readings of the lyrics of songs such as lucy in the sky with diamonds and mr.
Even more rarely do i enjoy one enough to want to continue reading it. What about william shatner s performance did you like. Do you have plans to get back in the recording studio for a followup to the seminal has been lp of 2004. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. William shatner, oc born march 22, 1931, is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, and singer. William shatner biography childhood, life achievements. In the book shatner discusses several aspects of his life including his childhood, early. I was gifted this audiobook and was simply delighted and so very grateful. William shatner is biting his tongue under president trump. Listen to up till now by william shatner, david fisher for free with a 30 day free trial. William shatner is ready to return to star trek as an aged.
William shatner gets the joke about william shatner. Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, author and film director, born march 3, 1931 in montreal, canada. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from william shatner. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The animated series 19731974, and in seven of the subsequent star trek feature films 19791994. May 01, 2009 buy up till now reprints by shatner, william isbn. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In up till now, shatner sits down with readers and offers the remarkable, full story of his life and explains how he got to be. William shatners troubling behavior online is hardly new. His autobiography, up till now, was a new york times bestseller and was followed by shatner rules which was released in october 2011. He became a cultural icon for his portrayal of james t. Rumors about william shatner returning to the 23rd century in this summers star trek beyond may have turned out to be false, but the actor is more than willing to reprise his role as the captain. Download and enjoy your favorite william shatner audiobooks instantly today to your mobile. Up till now by william shatner and david fisher audiobook. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise.
Four years later his autobiography up till now the autobiography was released. William shatner, william shatner, david fisher, macmillan audio. The autobiography shatner, william, fisher, david on. His selfeffacing attitude, so perfectly parodied in the bombastic character he now plays on boston legal, denny crane, is one of the reasons for his. Aug 17, 2008 william shatner s audio book raleigh2600. In up till now, shatner offers listeners the remarkable, full story of his life and explains how he got to be, well, everywhere. He appeared in the show the practice in the role of the lawyer denny crane and the character became so popular that in 2004 he was cast as the same character in the show boston legal. William shatner has notched up an impressive 50plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic talent and being instantly recognizable to several generations of cult television fans as the squarejawed captain james t.
Up till now by william shatneraudiobook excerpt youtube. But the actor recently caught the attention of twitter at large when he used the ad hominem attack language of the. Listen to albums by william shatner on myspace, stream free online music by william shatner. He has worked with an extraordinary range of actors, among them spencer tracy, burt lancaster, marlene dietrich, judy garland, walter matthau. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. He has won an emmy and a golden globe for his role as attorney denny crane on the tv drama boston legal. Never read the book, though due to the audio issues it may have been a bettter choice. Kirk, captain of the uss enterprise, in the star trek franchise. Up till now william shatner macmillan macmillan publishers.