William Shatner Celebrates 95th Birthday with Reflections

William Shatner, the iconic actor best known for portraying Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, celebrated his 95th birthday on March 22, 2026, by sharing life lessons and photos on social media. Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1931, Shatner marked the occasion with a post on X, formerly Twitter, declaring, "At 95, I'm still smokin! I've learned two things: Never waste a good cigar. Never trust anyone who says you should act your age." The message included images of himself smiling at the beach and enjoying a cigar, highlighting his enduring vitality.

The birthday reflection came shortly after Shatner addressed a recent health setback. Just over a week earlier, at the 53rd annual Saturn Awards in Burbank, California, he described a horse riding accident from the previous year that necessitated shoulder surgery. Shatner explained that he rides horses trained for competitive equine skills, involving high-speed runs that end in sliding stops. "The horse that I owned, I came off," he told the audience. "She had a habit of going too far, like six inches to the side. And I'm riding it, and I'm ready. And she goes too fast and sent me flying." He added, "I'm not a young...