8 things you never knew about William Shatner, A.K.A, Captain Kirk

Canadian actor, author, producer and director William Shatner is globally popular as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek. Besides being an actor in the popular series, he has also co-authored several books about his experience as Captain Kirk on the series. However, there's much more to Shatner than books and Star Trek.

Here's a list of 8 fun facts about Captain Kirk you probably weren't aware of.

Captain James Kirk of Star Trek? The Canadian actor? What is he up to now?

He is releasing a new album of 13 songs.

He sings too?
Guess what, this is not his first album. He has been releasing music albums regularly. He has also written a series of books and a science fiction series.

Ah, he seems to have done much beyond acting. I know he has his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. So tell me about this album.
It is a Christmas album, with 13 songs. And he has got a host of other stars and rock stars to sing with him. Guys like Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, Todd Rundgren, Billy Gibbons

And what kind of songs are these?
The first song is Jingle Bells.


Ah, ok. I get an idea. How old is Shatner by the way?
He is 87, born in 1931.

Grandfatherly, no?
Very much. He has five grandkids. But you know what — am sure you remember Leonard Nimoy.

Spock, of course. Kirk’s deputy. Why bring him up?
Did you know he sang too?

Spock, and singing?
He had recorded two songs, one of them was The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins, a song for children.

Really? Star Trek actors singing songs that appeal to kids! Good. After all, everyone loved them as kids.