About William Shatner William Shatner started out as a shakespearean actor at Stratford, and went on to fame as a Captain on Star Trek. He has continued to bask in the public eye through television sit coms and T.V. advertising for various brands and products. Books by William Shatner Canada Unscripted CBC & NFB Icons Unfiltered by (author) Vic Sarin, William Shatner, Alanis Obomsiwin, David Suzuki, Peter Mansbridge, Louise Lore, Denys Arcand, Brian Stewart, Mark Starowitz, Adrienne Clarkson & Tantoo Cardinal