William Shatner on Turning 93, Going to Space & He Gets a Do-Over of His Star Trek Death Scene
We celebrate William’s 93rd birthday, and he talks about not seeing his own documentary, what wisdom he has to share in his older age, living in a truck after Star Trek ended, going to Space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, being emotional during the trip, and since he didn’t love the way he delivered his dying line “Oh my” as Captain Kirk, Jimmy gives him a chance to redo it.
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Bro really took "live long and prosper" to heart
I wish I had thought of that. Quote of the week!
@@dawn-gk2tr yeah, it's a good one!
Comment winner.
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Too much transporter time
He looks and sounds like someone 30 years younger. No slowed speech of any kind. Kind of unreal for someone that age. Good for him.
He should run for President at his age.
I was thinking ••• as he walked in: 😳MAN‼️ ✨️👤WS., makes ⏳️•🎂9️⃣3️⃣~ l{👀}k GREAT❗️🤓
Do you have any idea how much money that man has compared to the "average" 93 year old? Of COURSE he would look better than most!
There are probably more 90+ year-olds around that are functioning just fine than you would think. Most people are burned out by this age, but many are just a slower version of who they've always been.
@@misssummersaltMoney can buy the hair and face, but not the energy level and mental acuity for a man his age.
Dude was on a show about space in the 60's, then lived long enough to go to space. You have to admire him.
I am 77 and I am not old as long as William Shatner is alive. I can’t believe how great he looks!
Plastic surgery does wonders
I feel the same way about feeling young so long as Paul McCartney is still touring!
@@phoenix71232😂 But there's still plastic surgery 😂 Without it he doesn't look as good. He's been stretched.
@@phoenix71232You can tell he's has work done no matter what you say
@@phoenix71232 Well I wasn't talking about cognition. I was talking about his face!
Jesus Christ that’s one good looking 93 year old
I don't think Jesus had a hand in that, it's thanks to a team of good surgeons.
@@unknown5150variableSurgeons? You really need to step up your knowledge game dude. Coming from a Doctor myself, that 93 yr old guy has the level of cognitive functioning of a 70 yr old .. That's EXTREMELY rare. That's genes. That's a life lived cleanly. That's constant involvement of his brain and constant indulgence in stimulatory activities .
@@unknown5150variable You mean he's had brain surgery? Yes, he seems to be quite young in face, but also in mind. And what a wonderful actor he still is, I really take my hat off to him.
@@lilfella7415 why am I get w comments as if I mentioned anything about cognitive abilities. Honestly please tell me what I said because I honestly don't get it.
O.K. was that weird?
William Shatner is absolutely an amazing man. 93 years old but still is so active. He is truly blessed. Rock on Captain Kirk.
Don't you know he was used,,for a Kim joke about females cancer,,duuu
Still time to repent bill and Jimmy! Jesus saves sinners!
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@@gregsimmons694Jesus said that the only one worthy of worship is the father. Follow Jesus’s teaching and be saved follow the one that will follow him, the Paraclete.
amazing. jeez I hope I am that with it at 93 - amazing
He's the most together 90 something person I've ever seen. He was nice enough to respond to a few of my twitter messages too a while back.
It’s amazing to see someone 93 and still vibrant like this.
..being 93 years old officially makes him a time traveller.
We all are 😂
@@bobmusil1458right you are
I like that.
Apparently he's stem cell pioneer. It must be working.
A one way time traveler!
William Shatner has more energy at 93 than most people half his age. It’s good to be the Captain!!!
I don't know about that part. He wasn't able to blow out all of the candles on his birthday cake, on the Jimmy Kimmel show. But he does look strong and robust, for a person his age
It’s good to be Kirk! 👑
"I'll have what he's having"
Its CRAZY that Shatner looks and SOUNDS so great !!!!!!!! Close your eyes, listen to him speak and you would guess him at 60 years old.
His chemistry with Hamill in He Man is something else
He deserves all the applause in the world. Not because he is 93 but because of his achievements and for being the awesome human being he is. ️ Happy birthday
93, and after all those years he got to visit space as well. He’s amazing, and proves you can be active into your 90’s.
Most of us end up with health problems and we're not rich enough to avoid them
i plan to live to 96 and he is my role model..want to be sharp mentally and active and experience all the emotions right up to the end!
I watched that short lived space launch he did. He looked scared to death on the ride over, (maybe a bit tipsy?) wasn’t sure about the whole thing! He was exhilarated when his feet hit the ground! I think he was almost shocked they made it back!
And how! The guy is swimming with sharks at 90, riding horses for competitions, and going into outer space...in his 90's! One of his key tricks to being in descent shape according to him is that he walks backwards in a swimming pool every day, a thing suggested by his doctor to help with knees plus the resistance of the water gives a good work out.
@@GodWeenSatan Yeah, no. He's in such bizarrely good shape for a 93 year old that it's clear his genes are much more responsible than money. Money can help you to reach 93, but money isn't enough to be in good health at 93 - that requires genetics like Shatner's.
“Name a verb, you should be passionate about it.” - William Shatner As a language teacher, I see this as an absolute win.
I'm glad William Shatner still looks so well at 93 may he continue to live long and prosper
When I’m 93 I want to be able to just walk out on stage without any help, sit down, and joke about my lowest point while talking about the time I went to space! He’s a national treasure (albeit a Canadian one)
Excellent comment. It did make me laugh out loud. Thanks!
His walk is amazing!
International treasure!
Having to hardly 'work' a day in your life will do that to someone..
and his speech isn't slurred at all. compare that to many _youngster octogenarians_ or some septuagenarians. this man has been amazing for a long time but at this age he is even more amazing. God bless him and people like David Attenborough (97). 🖖
My father passed away last year at 72 years old of cancer. I look on in awe at individuals like Shatner who have had the genetics and good fortune to have lived long lives and I really appreciate that individuals like him are still here for us to appreciate.
My condolences to you, Daniel.
Cancer is so unfair
Sorry for your loss! 🥺💔
I feel the same. Every night, I read Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls to my toddler, and when I read the birth and death dates, I think of my mom. She passed away a little over a year ago at the age of 61 from liver cancer. Of course, not all the people in the book live as long as her either, but it just serves as a reminder to live each day to the fullest and do what brings us joy and fulfillment. I used to jokingly argue with my mom about her Hogwarts house because she said she was a Gryffindor, but I thought she was more of a Hufflepuff. But seeing her face the cancer without any fear and treating death "like the next great adventure"...❤
My mother dropped in front of me randomly from an aneurysm at 48 years old
That was actually really awesome that you got him to redo that take. Good idea. And the fact that Jimmy said "There's no one like you". It's true. Legendary person. I think everyone on this planet loves him. I know I always have. And always will.
I can't believe he is 93, happy birthday!
Wow! Instead of getting prickly with Jimmy for foisting that "death scene" on him, Bill played it beautifully. RESPECT!
I doubt he just threw it on him without warning, these shows are well prepared in advanced.
@@morty4815162342I'm not so sure - that plank of wood and those stones didn't feature in the close up camera shot for the "scene", and neither did Guilermo, even though he was asked to play a part lol (unless I've missed something because I wasn't paying attention?)
Yep, he nailed that scene! Impressive!
Professional
Shatner is up for anything. Maybe it's because of his age - and the fact that he's cemented his reputation and doesn't care anymore, but he will talk about anything without hesitation. I've immensely enjoyed some of his recent podcast interviews.
After 50 years of being a fan, I finally met Bill last year and it was nice. He uses a golf cart or scooter most of the time to get around. He probably took one from the green room to the curtain for this. But most people his age are in nursing homes. So he's still doing just great. Don't leave anytime soon, Bill.
After years of activities, he's probably got a fair amount of joint issues. I love that he still enjoys his horses.
his mind is still sharp as a tack. THAT is what matteres.
So sad Leonard nimoy when he was dying he did not want to see shatner I don't know w😮😢
He walks fine but at 93 long distance walking in a convention center is probably taxing now ..he has been using the scooter for about 5 years now...
Supposedly he fell off a horse at 90 so probably still recovering as well.
The incredible clarity of mind at 93--so impressed!
Imagine if Biden or Trump had Shatner's wit, intellect and charisma at their ages, we'd be talking about the election very differently.
…..but 🇨🇦
I worked with him on Boston Legal years ago and he’s an amazingly generous and kind soul. He truly gets how precious life is.
He was so good on that show. How was James Spader?
Love Boston Legal❤❤❤
danny crane
I loved Boston Legal with the Captn & James Spader and @ Great cast
loved that show
His redo of the death scene was actually amazing. He's absolutely right about the way the line shouldve been said. As a Trekkie, the way he redid it gave me chills.
I concur.
I always thought his last word should have been "Edith."
There is no such thing as death, only transformation.
@@user-justbeingme I am proof that bad things never die.
@@user-justbeingme Yeah, transform into your core molecules and atoms to be dispersed back into the universe!
I was a Trekkie since I was a little kid. Despite having the full STOS, in VHS & a bunch of DVR'd episodes, to this day I still watch & enjoy it whenever I'm scrolling & catch it. Shatner is an absolute inspiration and a tried and true icon. Live Long & Prosper, Sir 🖖
There is definitely time for one more Star Trek film with him in it for sure absolutely legend
He’s a fan of Silent Spring!? I didn’t know he was so passionate about our environment and global warming. We’re lucky to have him. What a wild life he’s living.
How the hell did he retain his voice? Just listen to his voice. You would never think this man was in his nineties.
William Shatner always sparkles. He simply sparkles. And his energy is infectious. ❤ Every time I see photos of Earth my overwhelming thought is of vulnerabiliy, and how fragile our planet is. It's a precious thing in a sea of infinitely unknown. To not protect it is ridiculous.
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Of course he sparkles going in the transporters. Beams
The vastness of it all - light years , and the amount of breathable air space we have is measured in feet. Onward we hurl, pretending we have our hands firmly on the wheel.
Next time you see a commercial airliner up high, remember if you were outside up there, you would die. We only have half to two thirds of that distance of livable air space - we don't even have the whole sky - only a few thousand....feet. That's what Bill is talking about.
I watched him ride in a reining horse competition in the early 2000s, in Del Mar, CA. He did well. He knows how to live. He's the youngest looking 93yr that I've seen!
93! Can still move around on his own. To top it off, he is sharp as a tac. Great humor! Smart and quick witted. Entertaining as hell. May he enjoy what he does for many more years and if we are lucky, he will continue to enjoy entertaining us mere mortals.
I have a feeling a lot of people did not see the end of this video… When you say action, Shatner can bring it. Props.
That couldn't have been more set up to be really bad... And then he did something amazing with it. Shatner is the greatest!
Had a hard time sitting through it but we got there in the end. What an amazing actor to do a scene at a moment’s notice!
Remember all those dummies mocking Shatners acting? Yeah, me neither
I have crushed on William Shatner since I was 5 in 1968. My dad let me stay up late to catch each week's episode. He still makes me weak in the knees. Love his intellect and endless curiosity which keeps his mind young. ❤️
I was 6 😁🙌🏼🖖🏼
Guess we can share...never missed an episode💗💗👍
I was 15! Still in love with this man!
I was 7. I was soooo happy when it came out again in the 70s. ♥
I am amazed at how spry he is. Compare Shatner to Biden or Trump. He would eat both alive in a minute. It’s something else to see this guy so well preserved. Gosh, I’d like to be like him now when and if I reach 80.
Shatner is extraordinary. Living long ... and prospering.
His banter shows that his mind is still switched on. And that redo was amazing!
The years have been very kind to Mr. Shatner. This is an awesome post!
He’s worked at it. Credit to him for that.
A clone like data a synth
They sure have Maybe, he listens to ' Holding back the years ' every day
If I make it 93, I hope I have this much energy left.
If I make it to 93, I hope my robot body has more energy left than this.
You won't 😂
93?! Unreal! He looks fantastic!
LOVED THIS MAN AS A CHILD. my Papa is 91 and faces death as a release. God Bles you William. See Peace.
He is 93?? I thought he is in his 70´s.....wow. Happy Birthday, Sir!
He's 30 years, and a day older ...than me
He couldn't be in his 70s, because that would make him a teenager during Star Trek.
At the age of 93 he gave us a great acting demo, hats off .. what a voice at that age! Wow!
A few years ago I saw William at his live touring gig and he was the greatest solo act I’ve ever seen ! He’s so interesting and has great stories ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm a fan of him as a person, not just an actor. And he's very active and lively for 93! Way to go Bill!
Wow, 93?! God bless him!
There is no way he is 93...how amazing is his...and great to listen to
My Mom is 95 and I have an Uncle who is 96. It's partly Genes, but also being careful what you eat and remaining active.
@@rdelrosso1973 If I get to 93 I hope I'm as sharp as he is...and certainly doesn't look like he is in his 90's .....Good on your Mum and Uncle....I always think what they must have seen in changes over the last 100 years
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@Thepinkie57, For real!❤️ What a journey!
If I make it to 93,I'm going to wake up from my dream
He's doing amazingly well for 93
I agree with him wholeheartedly. That was a more ‘Kirk’ reading of that line. Loved it.
I can't describe it. Seeing him looking and sounding that well is spine tingling exciting. 93! What an inspiration. And that new "death scene" actually made me emotional.
@ WinrichNaujoks, same!😎❤️
That comment deserves a response, and I'll do it as soon as I removee this pesky little hair off my screen.
People said Captain Kirk would live Forever. Bill took it literally.......
Bless Mr. Shatner for His Environmental Help.
It's very encouraging when you see how good an interview guest even at that age. He still talks so well.
I grew up with really strict parents - couldn't go anywhere as a teen. My GF invited me to go to Star Con that was happening in downtown Denver when I was 16 and William Shatner was going to be there and I soooooo wanted to go, but of course my parents said no. I was heartbroken bc I had such a crush on his Captain Kirk character. Fast forward 40 years, and last year I FINALLY was able to have the time/money to travel to a convention where he was going to be. So I drove from Tallahassee Florida to Mooresville Pennsylvania to meet Mr. Shatner. He was as cool as I thought he would be, and so very nice. Was one of the best things I ever did in my life. For all the young people out there - ALWAYS take the chance to do something that will make memories of job and excitement. I have missed out on too many experiences when I was younger trying to be straight laced and conforming to societal expectations. Sometimes, you just gotta do crazy sh*t to live your life. Will you sometimes regret things you did (or tried to do)? Absolutely. But the worse feeling is regretting the things you DIDN'T do. Go ahead and take that chance - it might change your life.
Lovely and SO TRUE! ❤
I thought you were going to say you snuck out.
@@joannaquanttumphysics No...unfortunately I still feared my parents at that point. They had a house alarm and they would've punished me by taking away my school club activities (since there was really nothing else for them to take away) I hit my "bad girl" stride the next year though, and they do NOT want to know all the sh*t I got into after I turned 16...LOL
I'm on the fence about doing 2 things, none of them really major but not exactly "reasonable" and neither are negative or dangerous, so I'm going to heed your advice and do them!
@@OompaLoompaFu; “But I made mistakes.” (Jon Snow) “Good. Now go out and make some more.” (Davos Seaworth) “Be cheerful; strive to be happy.” (“Desiderata”)
What a treat watching William Shatner do a scene. It’s amazing to me how good actors can turn characters on spontaneously.
He nailed it! At 93 & on a talk show on the spot! He became Kirk for a few seconds & it was perfect
Yeh, and he’s all ours! Canadian ❤❤
Pretty great, eh?!
One more of Canada's gifts to the world. Thank you Northern neighbors. 🇨🇦❤️
You're welcome 😊
Your welcome Big Brother 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Very proud of him 😊✌️
@@rickenns3333 And then there's Jeff Healy, Martin Short, Collin James, Sass Jordan, Ryan Reynolds, the Bare Naked Ladies, Peter Jennings (RIP) and my favorites Geddy, Alex and Neil (RIP). I could go on forever.
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I have always loved William Shatner & Captain Kirk - best Star Trek ever. I look forward to seeing your 103rd birthday!
That would really be a Happy birthday
That scene is so powerful because captain Kirk never died untill then. He was in danger constantly but always escaped and we thought he was invincible. Then this scene finally comes Years later. Very well acted too.
Best looking 93 year old I’ve ever seen and one of the wisest people ever to walk the Earth!
Never in my life would I have dreamt I’d see a recreation of Kirk’s death on Jimmy Kimmel, or any talk show
And it was amazing.
Captain , my Captain....you're the only ONE ...Happy birthday! From Rhodes, Greece with immense admiration and respect!!!☺
My mom got to sit in on an acting class with him. He is an old school AMAZING actor!! This was the way to do it and we got to see it! Funny what life teaches you over time. Star Trek forever!
"It was ...fun!" ❤ These words will make history, when he leaves us for his next adventure. That scene gutted me far more than "I have been and always shall be your friend" . The most relatable and authentic death I have ever seen on screen - both versions.
No this was better. Brilliant!
I’ve never been into Star Trek so as an outsider that rocked me. Beautiful.
Bill is 93? He looks like a million bucks! Bless him!
He looks like a Gem
This man is an enigma. Listen to him talk .So clear no hesitancy no stutter and he looks so fit and trim at 93.
We love you Bill, Thanks for all the many hours you have given us. I love your Authenticity .
I’ve loved our William Shatner since I was 8. Still my favorite voice of all time! Happy birthday Bill! 💗😎💗
What a LEGEND!!! William hasn't lost a step ❤ Happy birthday 🎂
Imagine him walking to the lost and found, after losing a step
He's still such a handsome man & just as amazing as he's always been!!! God bless you William Shatner!
I'm still in love with William Shatner after all these years..such a fine actor...his death scene on tonight's show was so sensitive and beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.
Well done William . Stay well. I am tired od saying goodbye to old friends from Star Trek. I always loved your speaking voice. It is still remarkably vibrant.
That last bit of re-doing the Kirk death is actually brilliant. That would have been better 👍🏽
Could you hear what he said "before he dies"? Looked like he said something but maybe not.
I actually got to see him at a ST convention in TN back in the 90' s awesome to be in the same room with this iconic captain of my favorite starship
He is such a perfectionist and so hard on himself. I've had the joy of being corrected by him in all his hilarious William Shatner glory and it was just great. He's definitely very confident, but he's also warm, and keenly aware and intelligent, and unafraid of speaking up and standing up for what he believes in, even if he upsets many people in the process. He embodies the word "bold" and was perfectly cast as Captain Kirk. He is a true pioneer in many ways and still continues to boldly go where no man has gone before! ❤😁
He looks nothing even close to 93... looks 30 years younger. Amazing man.
Well not really. He looks good for his age…. But he doesnt look like he is in his sixties. I mean…. Tom cruise… brad pitt.. johnny depp… all of them are in they‘re sixties.
He's a young looking 93
@@heikostauber9990man dude look 60
@@heikostauber9990 None of them look like a typical 60 yr old. They're injecting themselves with all kinds of sh** to stay young.
'I was born' that's a reason to applaud. Thx captain. I'm 62 so I can really understand and celebrate you, for the energy and reality you remind us of - Really you remind the youth of life and...echoes of wisdom; being authentic (not only acting). Thanks again Jimmy
A legend. Fell in love with him on Boston Legal. ❤
There is no interview with Shatner that is ever long enough! ❤
When he went "Oh my..." that's when I broke. tbh, I thought it was a gag at first, so I had to rewatch that scene. Absolutely incredible. That really is the way he should have gone.
Totally agree with you. It was really moving.
I've love William Shatner since I was a little kid. Star Trek was my favorite show.
Mr Shatner looks exactly like Michael Myers! ;) Thanks for correcting that scene, my thought it was a bad move Captain Kirk dying, he gave so much hope & should have lived forever. I love that man, brilliant person.
When it's all candles, and no cake...one tier actually, to hold them all is a good thing for someone who's still passionate about sharing thoughts and having a good conversation!
The "do over" brought tears to my eyes. That was Kirk.
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Yes, I thought the "do-over" was actually quite good.
I felt it. Good actors can just turn it on like that.
What a pleasure to hear again from this talented man, still so charming and witty.
that was excellent. that actually made me well up with tears, i think it's a great update to the scene too. i'm sure someone will splice it into a video
Montreal Quebec Canada 🇨🇦
I remember an interview i saw of his from many years ago when he turned 80. In the interview he recounts the day he turned 40, he woke up one day and thought that his life was almost over and he was old. Then he said something about how he was wrong and how he lived another great 40 years of life all happy and healthy. Looking at him now at 93, its crazy how he's been able to maintain his health and mental acuity.
In my opinion, William Shatner’s beyond brilliant death scene remake on Jimmy Kimmel could be the greatest moment of death scene ever portrayed by an actor. I was compelled to watch it over and over to witness Shatner’s brilliant, emotional, and inspired performance. I’m simply in awe.
Yes! Yes! Brilliant. Made me cry!!!
he was great and he made it look like the next great adventure.
@@KathySexton-dl2sxA very Buddhist take!
I agree, it was just an amazing piece of acting. It was very moving, indeed.
I didn't quite get it (I'll have to rewatch the dialogue exchange beforehand) and I thought he was kidding... so I stopped what I was doing and was waiting for the audience to laugh because, I mean, it's a comedy show, I thought that's what he was doing. Then my eyes welled up because it looked so real. So I definitely misread the room 😂 and I'll have to rewatch it.
I got the chance to take a photo with him on his last comicon in Seattle. That was the best moment in my life, honestly. He is just so sweet❤
That man can ACT!! His remake on the death scene. Holy crap. Moving, expressive, touching. Nailed it. 93 yrs YOUNG.
I fell in awe of Capt Kirk while watching a black & white console TV in a basement at 4 yrs old. The lessons of Star Trek have stayed with me life long. Great to see he's still living long & prospering.
Live Long And Prosper, William Shattner!
A true performer and artist....."Turn that off and stand back, I'm listening..." Much respect.
What a delight! Sharp, funny, positive, really entertaining.
That guy is really holding up well. I am so happy about his contribution to Star Trek. It's inspired many people.
That guy?!?! You mean THE CAPTAIN is holding up well, I'm sure.
❤ Not only a legend, but the pride of Canada ❤ May God continue to bless you Bill Shatner 😊
Nice Jewish grandpa -- just saying 😊
He gave up his Canadian citizenship long ago.
@@LMichaelL65 "I still have my Canadian Passport" - William Shatner 2023.
@@LMichaelL65 You have no idea what you're talking about. NOBODY "gives up" their Canadian citizenship.
@@LMichaelL65 Maybe you should look up the truth before making talking and making a fool of yourself.
I am absolutely MIND BLOWN by you William! I mean, I've been a fan for 20+ years but I never knew how old u were!!!! Wowzers 🤯
Amazing for 93 !! Legend!
He is the most articulate, well spoken, mobile, well aged actor Hollywood has ever seen. If someone told me he was 65, I'd have believed the... until I did the math, of course. BUT HE'S DOING INCREDIBLE!!!
O Captain, my Captain!!!❤