William Shatner is celebrating a new milestone. The Canadian actor turned 95 on March 22. The ‘Star Trek’ star made a playful confession on his birthday, and also shared two key pieces of advice for his fans.
William Shanter’s playful birthday confession and key advice
Taking to his Instagram on Sunday, March 22, Shanter shared a collage of two photos, one showing the actor smiling at the camera and the other showing him enjoying a cigar. He captioned the collage, “At 95, I’m still smoking!”Shatner also shared some key advice he has learned over his lifetime. “I’ve learned two things: Never waste a good cigar. Never trust anyone who says you should ‘act your age.’” he wrote.
William Shanter feels grateful for his family
Shatner, who shares three adult daughters with his first wife, Gloria Rand, said in November 2025 that he was feeling “blessed beyond measure with (health), family, and a beautiful gathering.”In a previous interview, Shatner revealed how he would celebrate his birthday. While speaking to People, he notes that he would celebrate his special day in Las Vegas, saying, “It’s going to be a family experience in that wonderful, entertaining city. I’m really looking forward to it.”
A look at William Shanter’s four-decade-long career
William Shatner is best known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the ‘Star Trek’ franchise. He first played the character in 1966’s ‘Star Trek: The Original Series’ and went on to reprise the role in several movies, concluding with 1994’s ‘Star Trek Generations.’ Over his decades-spanning career, he also appeared in the shows ‘T. J. Hooker’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ as well as the comedy movie ‘Miss Congeniality,’ among others.
