William Shatner
William Shatner is a celebrated Canadian actor, author, and producer best known for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' franchise. With a career spanning over seven decades, Shatner has become a pop culture icon, recognized for his distinctive voice and charismatic performances. In recent news, he has been vocal about defending Canadian hockey and the talent of Canadian players in the NHL, responding to criticisms from American commentators.
Born on Mar 22, 1931 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 78,300 | $2,700,000 | 3,114$ |
| India | 1 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,942,440 | $2,900,000 | 6,183$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 10,483 | $210,000 | 457$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,452,712,629 | 3,031,223 | $5,810,000 | 9,754$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
William Shatner reveals Star Trek executives wanted Spock’s pointed ears removed.
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United Kingdom:
William Shatner was part of a crew sent to space by Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, where he reflected on the beauty of Earth.
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India:
William Shatner, who played the Enterprise’s best-known captain, wrote movingly about his epiphany that Earth is our only home.
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Turkey:
William Shatner, the legendary actor known as Captain Kirk, is battling stage 4 melanoma cancer.
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United States:
William Shatner, the 'Star Trek' actor, was diagnosed with Stage 4 malignant melanoma that had spread to his lungs and brain.
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Paraguay:
William Shatner surpassed Wally Funk's record as the oldest person to travel to space.
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United Kingdom:
William Shatner is mentioned in relation to his experience in zero gravity, which George Takei compares to his own.
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Germany:
William Shatner, known as Captain Kirk, announced he will release his first heavy metal album.
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Switzerland:
William Shatner kissed Nichelle Nichols on television in 'Star Trek', marking a significant moment in television history.
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Israel:
William Shatner starred in the television film 'The Tenth Level' based on Milgram's experiment.
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