List of awards and nominations received by William Shatner explained

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Shatner at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con
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The following is a list of awards and nominations received by William Shatner.

Shatner has earned numerous accolades including two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Saturn Awards. Shatner won his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Denny Crane on the David E. Kelley ABC series The Practice (2004). The following year he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for the same role this time on ABC series Boston Legal (2005).

Shatner earned five Best Actor nominations: the first for Kingdom of the Spiders, the four other for the first four Star Trek films. He won the award for , and also earned The Life Career Award in 1980. In 2011, he was given made an honorary Doctor of Letters by McGill University, his alma mater.[1] In 2019, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada.[2]

Major associations

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Primetime Emmy Award
1999Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series3rd Rock from the Sun[3]
2004Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[4]
2005Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesBoston Legal[5]
2006[6]
2007[7]
2008[8]
2009[9]
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2005Best Supporting Actor – TelevisionBoston Legal[10]
2008[11]
YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2006Outstanding Actor in a Comedy SeriesBoston Legal[12]
Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series
2007[13]
2008[14]
2009Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series[15]
Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series

Miscellaneous awards

YearAwardCategorySeries/FilmResultRef
1958Theatre World Award[16]
1978Saturn AwardsBest ActorKingdom of the Spiders[17]
1980Saturn AwardsBest Actor[18]
1980Saturn AwardsLife Career Award[19]
1983Saturn AwardsBest Actor[20]
1985American Saddlebred Horse AssociationMeritorious Service Award[21]
1985Saturn AwardsBest Actor[22]
1987Saturn AwardsBest Actor[23]
1989Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Actor[24]
1989Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Director
1989Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Screenplay
1995Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Supporting ActorStar Trek Generations[25]
1996American Saddlebred Horse AssociationBreeders Hall of Fame Award
2000Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Actor of the Century[26]
2000Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Personality[27]
2001Canadian Comedy AwardsFunniest Male Performance in a FilmMiss Congeniality[28]
2001Annie AwardsBest Male Voice Acting in an Animated FeatureOsmosis Jones[29]
2005Satellite AwardsBest Supporting Actor – TelevisionBoston Legal[30]
2009Marbella International Film FestivalBest Documentary FilmWilliam Shatner's Gonzo Ballet[31]
2009Prism AwardsBest Performance in a Drama EpisodeBoston Legal[32]
2009Rhode Island International Film FestivalNathanael Greene Humanitarian Award[33]
2009Streamy AwardsBest Reality Web Series[34]
2009Streamy AwardsBest Web Series
2011American Saddlebred Horse AssociationC. J. Cronan Sportsmanship Award
2011Governor General's AwardsPerforming Arts Awards[35]
2011Revolver Golden Gods AwardsHonorary Headbanger Award[36]
2011Television Critics Association AwardsCareer Achievement Award[37]
2012Audie AwardsBest HumourShatner's Rules[38]
2012Television Critics Association AwardsCareer Achievement Award[39]
2013Stratford FestivalLegacy Award[40]
2013Television Critics Association AwardsCareer Achievement Award[41]
2014NASADistinguished Public Service Medal[42]
2015Canadian Screen AwardsDocumentary Program or SeriesChaos on the Bridge[43]
2015TASTE AwardsLifetime Achievement Award[44]
2015Voice Arts AwardsIcon Award[45]
2016TASTE AwardsBest Branded ProgrammeBrown Bag Wine Tasting with William Shatner
2016TASTE AwardsBest Branded Video Promotion or CampaignBrown Bag Wine Tasting with William Shatner
2016TASTE AwardsBest Drink or Beverage Programme: WebBrown Bag Wine Tasting with William Shatner[46]
2016TASTE AwardsBest Entertainment News Series – OnlineBrown Bag Wine Tasting with William Shatner
2016TASTE AwardsBest Reality Series: Food or DrinkBrown Bag Wine Tasting with William Shatner
2017Canadian Screen AwardsBest Guest Role Dramatic SeriesMurdoch Mysteries[47]
2020WWE Hall of FameCelebrity inductee[48]
2024Visual Effects Society AwardsVES Award for Creative Excellence[49]

Notes and References

  1. News: Capt. Kirk is now Dr. Shatner with McGill degree. January 31, 2016. CBC News. June 2, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20151102085023/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/capt-kirk-is-now-dr-shatner-with-mcgill-degree-1.1095211. November 2, 2015.
  2. . November 18, 2019. Governor General to Invest 39 Recipients into the Order of Canada During a Ceremony at Rideau Hall. Rideau Hall Press Office. November 21, 2019.
  3. Web site: Primetime Emmy Awards (1999). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  4. News: Shatner, Stone receive early Emmy honors. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911105419/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-98948961.html. dead. September 11, 2016. June 20, 2016. Associated Press. September 13, 2004.
  5. News: Elber. Lynn. Shatner, Garrett Win First Emmys of Night. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911081800/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-113266510.html. dead. September 11, 2016. June 20, 2016. Associated Press. September 19, 2005.
  6. Web site: Primetime Emmy Awards (2006). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  7. Web site: Primetime Emmy Awards (2007). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  8. Web site: Primetime Emmy Awards (2008). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  9. Web site: Primetime Emmy Awards (2009). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  10. News: Harris. Beth. 62nd annual Golden Globe awards: Shatner back in spotlight. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911123332/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-23276030.html. dead. September 11, 2016. June 20, 2016. The Columbian. January 17, 2005.
  11. Web site: Golden Globes, USA (2008). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  12. Web site: Screen Actors Guild Awards (2006). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  13. Web site: Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  14. Web site: Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  15. Web site: Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  16. News: Theatre World Award Recipients. January 31, 2016. Theatre World Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20150221024438/http://theatreworldawards.org/past-recipients.html. February 21, 2015.
  17. Web site: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films (1978). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  18. Web site: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films (1980). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  19. Web site: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films (1980). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  20. Web site: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films (1983). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  21. Web site: Awards. American Saddlebred Horse Association. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160113073803/https://www.asha.net/aboutus/majorawards/. January 13, 2016.
  22. Web site: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films (1985). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  23. Web site: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films (1987). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  24. Web site: Wilson. John. 1989 Archive. Razzies.com. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160104201355/http://www.razzies.com/asp/content/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=29. January 4, 2016. August 23, 2000.
  25. News: O.J. Gets Razzie For '94 Film Role. https://web.archive.org/web/20160911160640/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4275647.html. dead. September 11, 2016. June 20, 2016. Chicago Sun-Times. March 28, 1995.
  26. Web site: Razzie Awards (2000). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  27. Web site: Teen Choice Awards (2000). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  28. Web site: Canadian Comedy Awards (2001). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  29. Web site: Annie Awards (2001). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  30. Web site: Satellite Awards (2005–2). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  31. Web site: Awards 2009. 21 January 2012 . Marbella International Film Festival. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160122105831/http://www.marbellafilmfestival.com/archives/awardphotos-2009/. January 22, 2016.
  32. Web site: Prism Awards (2009). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  33. Web site: Cultural Icon William Shatner to receive 2009 Nathanael Greene Humanitarian Award. Rhode Island International Film Festival. February 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216070501/http://www.film-festival.org/WilliamShatner.php. December 16, 2013.
  34. Web site: 1st Annual Winners & Nominees. Streamy Awards. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160119220139/http://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/2009-nominees/. January 19, 2016.
  35. News: Shatner gets Governor General's lifetime achievement award. January 31, 2016. The Star. March 3, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20150222002229/http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2011/03/03/shatner_gets_governor_generals_lifetime_achievement_award.html. February 22, 2015.
  36. Web site: William Shatner. Grammy.com. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20130606101703/http://www.grammy.com/photos/william-shatner-0. June 6, 2013.
  37. Web site: Television Critics Association Awards (2011). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  38. News: Tina Fey, William Shatner and Jane Fonda win audiobook awards. January 31, 2016. Daily Express. June 6, 2012.
  39. Web site: Television Critics Association Awards (2012). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  40. News: Vlessing. Etan. William Shatner to Receive Legacy Award From Canada's Stratford Festival. January 31, 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. August 6, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130826195848/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/william-shatner-receive-legacy-award-600404. August 26, 2013.
  41. Web site: Television Critics Association Awards (2013). IMDb. November 16, 2013.
  42. Web site: NASA Honors William Shatner With Distinguished Public Service Medal. NASA. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150131072802/http://www.nasa.gov/content/nasa-honors-william-shatner-with-distinguished-public-service-medal. January 31, 2015. April 28, 2014.
  43. News: Cudworth. Laura. Film about the chaos behind the scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation could take home prestigious award. January 31, 2016. The Beacon Herald. February 19, 2015.
  44. Web site: 6th Annual TASTE Awards. TASTE Awards. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150705041209/http://www.thetasteawards.com/6th-annual-awards/. July 5, 2015.
  45. News: Bryant. Jacob. Beyonce, Tim Gunn, Ron Perlman Among Nominees for Voice Arts Awards. January 31, 2016. Variety. October 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151015184231/http://variety.com/2015/film/in-contention/beyonce-tim-gunn-ron-perlman-among-nominees-for-voice-arts-awards-1201618108/. October 15, 2015.
  46. Web site: 7th Annual TASTE Awards. 4 November 2015 . TASTE Awards. January 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160131184528/http://www.thetasteawards.com/7th-annual-taste-awards-finalists-and-honorees-announced/. January 31, 2016.
  47. Web site: 2017 TV Nominees - Academy.ca. Academy.ca. 19 January 2017.
  48. William Shatner Will Be Inducted Into The WWE Hall of Fame. March 30, 2021. Salvador. Joseph. Sports Illustrated. April 1, 2021.
  49. Web site: William Shatner to be Honored by Visual Effects Society. Hollywood Reporter. Carolyn. Giardina. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024.

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