William Shatner, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, brought commanding presence to his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series and films, where his stature enhanced the everyman's heroism and bold leadership style.
His height perfectly suited dynamic characters across genres, from sci-fi adventures to the eccentric attorney Denny Crane in Boston Legal, earning him widespread acclaim.
- Two-time Saturn Award winner, including 1983 Best Actor for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- 1983 Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Emmy Award for Boston Legal
- 2019 Officer of the Order of Canada
- Prolific author of memoirs like Up Till Now and Live Long And...
Shatner's 171.5 cm frame underscores his versatile career, proving stature amplifies charisma in entertainment.