William Shatner
Kanadiečių aktoriaus Viljamo Šatnerio (William Shatner, g. 1931) giminės šaknys veda į Vilkaviškį, o jis gimė Monrealyje (Kanada). Dar studijuodamas koledže ekonomiką, atliko pirmuosius smulkius vaidmenis kino juostose. Baigęs mokslus vaidino Kanados teatruose, buvo itin palankiai vertinamas teatro kritikų, aktyviai vaidino ir televizijos serialuose, filmuose, keletas iš jų: Niurnbergo procesas (orig. Judgment at Nuremberg, 1961, rež. Stanley Kramer), Įsibrovėlis (orig. The Intruder, 1962, rež. Roger Corman). Kino pasaulyje V. Šatneris geriausiai žinomas dėl kapitono Džeimso Tiberijaus Kirko vaidmens ikoniškame fantastikos seriale Žvaigždžių kelias (orig. Star Trek, 1966–1969).
Canadian actor William Shatner (b. 1931) has his roots in Vilkaviskis and was born in Montreal, Canada. While studying economics at college, he played his first small roles in films. After graduating, he acted in Canadian theatres, was highly acclaimed by theatre critics, and was also active in television series and films, some of which include Judgment at Nuremberg (1961, dir. Stanley Kramer), The Intruder (1962, dir. Roger Corman). In the world of cinema, Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James Tiberius Kirk in the iconic science fiction series Star Trek (1966-1969).
