William Shatner Reviews Impressions of Himself | Vanity Fair

The icon, the legend, William Shatner, reviews impressions of William Shatner. He watches some of the most popular impressions of Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk and gives his opinion on each. From Seth MacFarlane and Jason Alexander to John Belushi and Chris Pine on SNL, here are some of the best impressions of William Shatner.
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[@Casarzino]

I've literally never seen anyone looking like him at 90 years of age. He could pass for 60

[@oof6520]

He hasn't aged since Star Trek The Motion Picture

[@obikenkenobi30]

It's all of that Romulan Ale.

[@Beartallica86]

He made a deal with the same God that needed his starship.

[@iceswallow7717]

It’s literally just him and Harrison Ford. I remember thinking he looked 50 when he was 80

[@babkeebabkus8177]

@@iceswallow7717 shat boy hit the good genes lottery...that's what it's all about...live a long life happy as a pig in sh!t feeding your desires

[@KevinsHope]

He is sitting there, saying these people are doing poor impressions, literally using the same voice inflections and tempo that they are mimicking. It's downright hilarious.

[@pia1945]

alternative title: william shatner being in denial for 7 mins

[@jediknight73]

Aà

[@jediknight73]

You know allot of people don't hear there real voice unless they hear it in a movie or phone

[@mosmotorcyclejourney9067]

Too funny.

[@violetfem1808]

EXACTLY LOL. 😛 I love that man

[@daxbradley4346]

He's a naturally funny guy. His constant denial of every impression's accuracy is just part of his schtik. It's like, I remember when the movie "Galaxy Quest" came out, he mentioned that he recognized every character as a Star Trek reference, except for the Tim Allen part. He was like, "for the life of me, I don't know who he's supposed to be. What are they doing with this?"

[@WilliamShatner-cp2om]

😅😅

[@Dowlphin]

His impression of a self-denigrating funny persona is as bad as some of the stuff he disapproves of here. It is what you get when someone thinks he's funny doing that.

[@bozanimal5576]

Underrated comment!

[@meintveldman4769]

​@@DowlphinHe is!

[@shiptj01]

The fact that so many people have taken the time to watch and memorize lines shows how much William Shatner is beloved.

[@Qwazin]

I love that he just flat out owns the fact that Bruce Campbell called him out on his acting style being the way it is because he can't remember his lines. "He's right!"

[@AntonAdelson]

That was the best impression!

[@afonsolucas2219]

I think every actor does that to some extent but there’s some that do it more seamlessly than others that’s for sure, not as iconic though

[@chuckkfinnley]

We need Bill n Bruce in some kind of buddy cop style show....just trying to out act each other

[@Caseytify]

Not "can't." Just about all actors go blank on lines at one point or another.

[@grueslayer]

Bruce Campbell is one of my favorite actors of all time... I still laugh at the scene where his hand was trying to kill him in the kitchen of Evil Dead. And in Army of Darkness "This is my BOOMSTICK!"

[@linkfan160]

Man for a 90 year old he's pretty sharp and still has a lot of energy.

[@KarmaKahn]

It's like he doesn't age. He won the genetic lottery I guess.

[@taoist32]

@@ChandlerTingle Either way, he’s 90. Why not Botox, extensions, etc.?

[@malfattio2894]

They should totally bring him back for a new series of some sort. Maybe he could play mirror universe Kirk

[@KarmaKahn]

@@ChandlerTingle That's not what I mean. He is quick-witted and his voice and mannerisms are not that of an old person.

[@007stopjockin]

Yeah, he is sharp AF for 90. You go Bill!!! 007

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

What an amazing sense of humor. William Shatner is a national treasure!

[@umageddon]

A Canadian treasure

[@Nightowl427272]

Most Shatner impressions are of his ordinary lines but with the style and mannerisms of his more emotional deliveries. They’re hilarious…even Shatner couldn’t help laughing at Carey’s lunacy.

[@ericdunn7352]

Plus they're fellow Canadians.

[@gmail4218]

I saw Shatner at a sci fi convention. The audience was on the verge of rioting because the electricity went out, but the charismatic Shatner ran to the center of the stage and yelled orders at everyone, which they obeyed to the letter just as happened on Star Trek. It became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. He is a natural leader in real life.

[@TheAdatto]

Missed chance for Scotty. BUT CAPTAIN WE DON'T HAVE THE POWAH!

[@DANIEL-ho4gr]

well said, a true gentleman

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Considering the occasion it was as if Kirk himself was giving them orders. Who wouldn't want to participate.

[@terminal-velocity111]

They just want to be William Shatner, only Bill can do it.

[@gracecalis5421]

Crowd: **panicking at the sudden darkness** >Captain Kirk shows up and starts throwing orders Crowd: ...this is the best moment of my life..

[@mysterio1570]

I love that Shatner is sharp and on the ball and basically comes off as 70, even though he is 90.

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

He doesn't seem a day over 86.

[@larryzigler6812]

@@hplovecraftmacncheese More like 70

[@cxlewis3779]

@@larryzigler6812 Hey he is sharper than some of my teenage students!!

[@johnpsaros4973]

@@cxlewis3779 do you teach at Kingsgrove? Chris Lewis?

[@speedracer1945]

@@hplovecraftmacncheese more like 70 and feels like 100. This man is and always will be Captain Kirk.

[@davedennis6042]

This is why I love William Shatner. He has such virtue he can laugh at himself and still be funny.

[@kwinzman]

He comes off as grating and a bit of an oddball to be honest.

[@joemagnus5085]

The bit about Chris Pine being an infinite mirror was literally the coolest thing I've heard him say

[@StarCrusher.]

Him purposely or unknowingly not acknowledging His acting style makes it even funnier to me.

[@AdamDraconaQuest]

I think he's not knowingly not acknowledging it. He's acknowledged it before in his comedy tour.

[@johnsensebe3153]

That's what great about Shatner. You never quite know if he's pulling your leg.

[@deanderthal]

Until Bruce calls him out on the 'why' and then he happily goes along with it :) - Shatner is at least a good sport about it all.

[@JKiler1]

People love to give Shatner crap for his acting, but he was masterful as Denny Crane. He and Spader played so well off each other.

[@UncleTogie]

He knows. Just look at how he played his character in Over the Hedge. XD

[@SemperBlood]

"That's an insult. Did he get the job?" Love you William.

[@hebercloward1695]

I thought he was serious until then.

[@DegenerateToo]

He got the job.

[@socoman99]

Bill, they're not doing impressions of you, they're doing impressions of the way you portrayed Captain James Kirk. Kirk's speech inflection and cadence was unique, to say the least. That's why you've had more impressions done by other actors and comics than any other Star Trek actor.

[@Daimo83]

He knows. He's having fun with it

[@Dowlphin]

This plus the fact that impressions and parodies are not the same. I have known so much BS in my life, I am pretty sure he is flattering his ego by imagining he is being funny when doing this tryhard self-mocking routine while also mixing in serious critique. It's basically as funny as any fake just-kidding approach.

[@crystalheart9]

You've said it so well. That was the way he played Captain James T. Kirk.

[@creed5248]

No one could ever replace him but I was really impressed with Chris Pine in the reboot - actually all of the crew portrayals were spot on - the same I remember growing up with ...

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

I loved the Kelvin films and want more

[@GudieveNing]

Agreed! Casting was spot on.

[@lynninpain]

I didn't like how boiling with emotions the Zachary Spock was. He should have been more reserved for a greater portion of the time. It's not Zachary's fault though. He didn't write it.

[@duaelfilms]

I can't believe he's 90?! He took "live long and prosper" literally.

[@Psychol-Snooper]

I just looked it up and had to curse.

[@tabithathompson5]

Wait, what?! Holy crap!

[@carlosfer2201]

I guess he was wrong about the mad cow's

[@STONEWOODBLOCKBUSTA]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@zapkvr]

I know. So sharp and so witty. Truly a living legend.

[@annab5369]

I will literally never be over him roasting Seth McFarlane’s perfect, beat-for-beat impression, while talking almost exactly like the impression.

[@galinageorgieva8554]

His humor is dry and subtle.

[@christownsend4920]

I agree with Shatner. He's laughing and not taking the lines seriously. Jason Alexander has the best impersonation here.

[@TheMastermind729]

@@christownsend4920seriously? He sounds like George Constanza to me

[@annab5369]

@@TheMastermind729Kirk is my favorite character of all time. I’ve listened to the real speech a million times (as has McFarlane since he’s such a huge fan). I find it to be a very accurate impression :)

[@johnjohn-rj7gh]

I literally can't believe how many idiots like you misuse literal.

[@adrianmasters250]

You can't fault Shatner when it comes to having mock outrage over impressions of himself, you can tell he loves it and it's always fun to watch him in anything

[@george6252]

Trekkie here since 1966 and YES, I have heard him talk like that.

[@TheNukewarfare2]

My Shatner impression will now include the phrase, “Max, you’re beginning to annoy me.”

[@mikearchibald744]

"Max.......your.......beginningtoannoyme"

[@cryalot378]

"Max....you’re.... beginningtoanNOYme"

[@ps0195]

Haha, yes!!

[@singingway]

90 years old and his voice is still strong and resonant, his energy still alert and vital. Amazing.

[@Nick871203]

wish same can be said for Patrick Stewart, he had such a powerfull voice an now its all broken down :( but least hes still doing star trek i suppose lol

[@Hamrik_Oswald]

Was I supposed to read that with his voice in my head? Because I did.

[@desk1185]

@@Nick871203 Wouldn't really call that "Star Trek" but to each their own, I guess.

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

It's really amazing that his voice can be like that.. I've never seen any other person sound like that at that age

[@adventurefuel5172]

Shatner truly knows everybody loves and appreciates him. That’s why they do him. He has cemented himself into our culture and our hearts.

[@catsinq5726]

I could watch another half hour of people doing impressions of him, and him not realizing that that is exactly how he came across. HILARIOUS.

[@Habu71]

Shatner's ability to be serious when self deprecating and laughing at himself as if he is legitimately disturbed by this is golden..

[@adjd1576]

I thought he was serious at first, which speaks volumes, but the end gave it away haha

[@shaskins15]

He's a treasure.

[@yjwrangler7819]

#Canadian

[@galinageorgieva8554]

Many people missed it. This is priceless.

[@bbenjoe]

Shattner is the only starfleet officer attaining violet shirt level.

[@Ragzzy-R]

so he's Deanna Troi now :P

[@RobertoStenger]

As Samuel Jackson's lightsaber. Merit.

[@ahartley3529]

That may not be something we want to brag about.

[@mikejanthony510]

Maybe not a violet shirt but his rank is definitely that of "Grand Fleet Admiral" Kirk

[@robertoaguirrematurana6419]

It's mauve, the universally recognised colour for danger.

[@CarlosSanchez-bg4wf]

Mr Shatner must really be flattered. He is such an icon. Every one loves him

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

Oh My!

[@DKTD23]

Shatner has always been brilliant with his quipped humor. Him saying they all were bad impressions is definitely part of his schtick. He's truly one of a kind.

[@slowdevil]

Proof that Shatner is a fantastic actor. Here we see him acting like he's a good sport.

[@Mukation]

Dude your comment made me choke on my coffee hahahaha

[@piggyroo100]

Good one

[@tompraeger]

😂😂😂😂

[@_NoHandle_]

😂😂😂

[@jaydenbarnettisapussy1757]

here we see you acting like you're a human being with something valuable to say. Yep that's good acting alright probably even better than Bill's

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

Gotta say, while Bruce didn't attempt to "sound" like him, he 100% nailed the tempo and delivery.

[@professorpancakes6545]

That was a proper impression. Without trying to sound too pretentious, he caught the essence rather than attempting to just parrot him. Bruce is great.

[@KingNexusMOCs]

That's a complete contradiction..

[@anthonylosego]

It's not what you know, it's who you know. If someone likes you, you can do no harm, but if they don't, look out...

[@lancejohnson8388]

@@professorpancakes6545 Hail to the king, baby.

[@professorpancakes6545]

@@lancejohnson8388 Groovy

[@Somenite]

I always loved that Bruce Campbell Shatner impression. Funny watching Shatner himself viewing it. He looked a bit confused/not happy with it at first but by the end you can tell he sees the humor and appreciates Bruce's wit. Shatner's stylized acting/over-acting isn't for everyone, but its unique and memorable. You can pretty much do an impression of him saying anything and people will immediately recognize it. That's an amazing thing.

[@GiveMeBackMyRhodey]

I could literally watch Shatner read the phone book. Legend.

[@thomasmccormick4501]

The most well-aged 90 year old I've ever seen, still coherent and sharp as ever, Doesn't look a day over 60~

[@am19228]

Dude's had alot of surgery. Go watch Wrath of Khan (best movie ever), he looks younger than freaking Chekov.

[@ruok3351]

@@am19228 Coherent and sharp have nothing to do with looks

[@steelstreet3765]

@@am19228 why do others plastic surgery looks better then others?

[@am19228]

@@steelstreet3765 Well Shatner can afford the best plastic surgery, most people can't.

[@steelstreet3765]

@@am19228 unlike Madonna Cher looks good too

[@omegaman1409]

The fact Captain Kirk is still around is a treasure itself. The original is the best.

[@infantryricky6807]

Definitely!

[@StormTrouper3]

He is good but I think that most of the cast of Star Trek all have their own moments.

[@AA_21861]

He's still climbing that mountain.

[@jasont6287]

He doesnt look 90 does he.

[@user-mt6zj1zs4g]

That's Admiral Kirk to you mister! :)

[@spiritsplice]

"I don't speak like that" You did in the series all the time. That's why it became a meme.

[@tarkanardil]

Jason Alexander totally nailed it

[@VirginiaRican]

PLEASE give us Chris Walken reviewing impressions of himself. we NEED that one.

[@ironnads7975]

How do you know he did a review like this one?

[@Zeithri]

Yes, This. Shame, shame on you Vanity. WHAI HAVE WE AIN'T GO NO COWBELLS?

[@wyldelf2685]

We need the Walken review ,,dear God we need the Walken review ,,👍

[@christopherboyle2403]

How about Chris Walken doing Shatner. That gotta be good. Both are epic.

[@KutWrite]

@@christopherboyle2403 Or Shatner doing anyone!

[@chadmacgargle5311]

The Kirk character was a believable threat, in all situations. Like the character Jim West. He wasn't some muscle bound behemoth, he was a credibly build for a wrestler. The action was always gritty and realistic which helped ground the fantastical situations of the show. People tease over his cadence but fail to notice the subtle fact that the alien beings he's interacting with, don't speak English as a first language. Shatner was a true actor, and played the role of Kirk like few men could.

[@MrRob2084]

Shatner is laughing while watching… love it and his dry sense of humor

[@MrJeffcoley1]

Shatner delivers his lines like a stage actor, strong enunciation and powerful emphasis. Not natural sounding, rather hammy. And it's wonderful.

[@zapkvr]

It's rubbish

[@macswanton9622]

If he invited me over for Monday Night Football, I'd find a way to be there.

[@samanthathompson9812]

In the Star Trek movies it had mellowed out a bit.

[@davidlynch9049]

He started as a classically trained Shakespearian theater actor. So....

[@christophertaylor9100]

He only did that on Star Trek, to try to add drama and excitement. Watch him in literally anything else before that

[@Deeplycloseted435]

“His interpretation of me, lacks a certain masculinity.” 🤣

[@jiminnorthdallas1227]

I love the way he can deal with it all. We love you, Mr. Shatner! ❤

[@jimbobshambles]

I’ve never watched a single second of ‘Star Trek’ but just recently I’ve come to love William Shatner! He carries himself with a lot of class.

[@paule4566]

You can tell he loves these impressions and is playing along with denying them. Shatner has a good sense of humor poking fun at himself.

[@thepubknight6144]

Jason Alexander Bruce Campbell and Jim Belushi Bill Nye and Chris Pine did Kirk spot on everyone else goes too high or too fast

[@TheCodeGuy12]

Wrong. He literally takes himself too seriously. He's actually a douche bag. Just talking about how everyone is terrible.

[@christopherstarr8050]

dont know about that , I have heard he is a total prick

[@Shan_Dalamani]

They should have included Frank Shuster (of the Wayne & Shuster comedy duo). Their "Star Schtick" episode was hilarious. The best of the Kirk impressionists, though, is Vic Mignogna, of the Star Trek Continues fan films.

[@mermeladadeatun6013]

Except regarding Mike and his podcast.

[@josron6088]

Captain Kirk was an iconic character. William Shatner was James Bond in space.

[@WCLCooke]

James Bond of space?! Dear God, that's perfect, hahaha! Especially with his womanizing skills!

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

Which one?

[@WCLCooke]

@@beauxr.benoit1374 mainly referring to Kirk. Because it’s about him and I was saying that he gets lucky like Bond.

[@beauxr.benoit1374]

@@WCLCooke That would also be Q's gadgets.

[@LeonWick526]

No, he was William Shatner in space.

[@poppinbot321]

There’s an unmatched level of joy I feel when I see a celebrity acknowledge memes about themselves LOL

[@davidhaber5304]

Never saw this. Shatner making fun of himself. I love it. Priceless

[@pav7997]

I met him at a restaurant after his motorcycle broke down. He was sunburned and still took the time to meet with people. He was super nice.

[@jasongooden917]

He's Canadian

[@zimriel]

@@jasongooden917 He went through a phase of being a jerk, but he got better.

[@paulac.munoztorres]

That’s so nice, I’ve heard stories of him being a jackass, I was hoping I wouldn’t be true

[@indieshack4476]

He's riding a motorcycle at 90?

[@pav7997]

@@indieshack4476 this was in 2015. So he was only 84 😂😜

[@ashleytuchin7693]

I love how he's actually analysing them and not just giving simple reactions. You can tell he's having fun with it.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@justincase1919]

They call meeee.. Bruccce ! I love Bruce Campbell 😂🤣

[@gregleuze6657]

Is he though, seems like he is getting a little short. I give him credit for discussing the impressions.

[@americansfirst1095]

He is a good man. He looks just like my uncle. Without the $$$$$ of course.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@@americansfirst1095 Well, let's hope for the best. Maybe someday William Shatner will have as much money as your uncle.

[@benevolencia4203]

Dear Mr. Shatner, we laugh at these impressions because they reflect all the different feelings you’ve given us throughout the years. We smile when we think of you, and we’re happy to be reminded of you every time we hear one of these crazy impersonations. Thank you William Shatner for being You, and also James Tiberius Kirk too. Who we all know and love. Live long and prosper 🖖🏽

[@marinadelfino5274]

Can't believe no one's taking about Jason Alexander 's impression?! Spot on!

[@danroy6526]

This man is an absolute legend. If we could all be so lucky to be this sharp at 90 years young.

[@Serai3]

Well, if we all had his money...

[@nickrich56]

I just hit the 90th like to your comment. 🤞

[@yourmeister]

He looks nothing older than 60... 50 in some places

[@Steve.Cutler]

I had the privilege of meeting him when I was a kid in the early 70's..he was a very nice man. Met Spock at the same meeting. My little brother asked where the Enterprise was and Leonard N pointed up and said it's up there..lol

[@crs2385]

@@Serai3 It's not all money. Sometimes cognitive ability, and aging can differ. Some age better than others. I think Mr. Shatner has good genes

[@BrandonAEnglish]

Shatner's praise of Bruce Campbell just makes me like him even more.

[@robschroeder5377]

They should do Evil Dead in Space together...I could die a happy human.

[@simonesmit6708]

@@robschroeder5377 that would be so funny.

[@glazpeekedjfk9039]

Groovy!

[@masteriansun]

@@robschroeder5377 Star Trek vs the deadites

[@michaelquinn1072]

Thanks for pointing it out I never would’ve watched it all the way through to see that part I’m a huge Bruce Campbell fan hail to the King baby

[@lonnymoses845]

I grew up watching Bill Shatner on Star Trek. He was actually one of my heroes and the only movie I've ever paid to see twice was Star Trek The Undiscovered Country.

[@sikliztailbunch]

I love that he gives genuine props to Bruce Campbell

[@austinsahms1810]

Shatner's sarcasm is always entertaining. He delivers it with such a straight face and dry wit some dont even recognize it.

[@kelvyquayo]

I’d love to see him and John Cleese take a few jabs at each other lol

[@user-Mike8290]

Thank you, It wasn't looking like too many were truly getting how playful he was being during this.

[@martindunwell6099]

He gets it alright he was on have I got news for you in the UK and was bloody brilliant

[@therexbellator]

I'll be honest he had me in the first half. His criticism of MacFarlane seemed almost defensive but afterwards it's obvious he's hamming it up for the camera. Good one Bill!

[@CrazyInsanelikeafox]

He was brilliant in Columbo. 2 episodes.

[@Aethelbeorn]

HES FREAKING 90 YEARS OLD. IVE NEVER SEEN SOMEONE SO WELL PUT TOGETHER AT THIS AGE...

[@histubeness]

Clint Eastwood is actually in better shape at 91, and just directed and starred in his latest new movie.

[@Arthquel]

Mel Brooks is still doing great at 95.

[@Aethelbeorn]

@@histubeness Yeah... but he looks his age. Shatner does not.

[@histubeness]

@@Aethelbeorn That's a matter of opinion. Plus, Eastwood doesn't wear a rug, and isn't overweight, which helps fill out facial aging. Regardless, they're both still around, more likely due to genetic background, than anything else.

[@swollenaor]

Patrick Stewart to. Apperently being a captain slows down age.

[@thepeckhampoet1909]

Fancy being too busy to watch football with William shatner. I'd miss the birth of my first born for that chance

[@chuckrennert5783]

William Shatner was the best Captain ever!No one could ever replace him! He was born to be James T Kirk!

[@aliyahk0069]

I love how William shatner is like “Chris pine can do no wrong” 🤣🤣

[@tastybrownie7448]

Chris Pine went to the same university as me at the same time. I do not think I ever met him. Woulda been cool though.

[@jimbidwell2594]

That's because he doesn't dent Shatner's over blown self image.

[@jediknight73]

@@jimbidwell2594 or he's gigantic ego!

[@robschroeder5377]

@@jimbidwell2594 Jelly? lol

[@martyemmons3100]

Shatner's right. I've watched more than a few Chris Pine movies, and he's very good in all of them.

[@CounterCultureWISE]

He trolls himself. EPIC. This guy is a national treasure,.

[@jimgeary]

I thought he was Canadian.

[@CounterCultureWISE]

@@jimgeary OK, international.

[@katleman]

@@jimgeary last I knew, Canada is a nation.

[@calibankzthomas9229]

He's starfleet finest

[@jenkem4464]

@@katleman Correct. We are mostly moss, rock, and ice with a scattered collection of burly savages.

[@stephenjohn4837]

To have some of the greatest comedians of all time impersonating you has to be flattering.

[@baggierols73]

William Shatner talking about himself...he's in bliss 😅

[@sewj8046]

I love William Shatner. This guy has incredible genes, doesn't look a day over 65, yet is 90 + years of age.

[@NormAppleton]

He's a maniac, and we love him so

[@kano4237]

Not as much genes as money and face treatments.

[@leighanneboles4386]

Plastic surgery helps

[@coolcat6303]

@@leighanneboles4386It does but I don’t think he’s had much of that cuz he looks pretty natural.

[@leighanneboles4386]

@@kano4237 absolutely

[@Kelnor277]

I just realized, Shatner is one of my few personal childhood hero’s that wasn’t doing something horrible. Thanks for that man.

[@zapkvr]

Heroes'es

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@@zapkvr heroes'es's

[@narutobroken]

It's true, he's just a nice kind man. Most of the other people in Hollywood are monsters

[@jacobharrison1512]

@@narutobroken I too like to paint in broad strokes.

[@mattsnow9273]

Heronukis

[@WEdHarris]

This was great! Mr. Shatner, you are truly a hero! I can't thank you enough!

[@torreador1972]

It's genuine love and flattery that they want to impersonate you. I'm watching the original series and it deserves its place in television history

[@Factnomenal]

Shatner is still crushing life at 90 years old! Coolest grampy I've ever seen! 👨🏻‍🚀

[@robertkbrooks951]

He is not grumpy. He is Just Cool , Old Captain Like me. 64 Years Old and still kicking, myself. Only 26 years my Elder. Still Honor and Respect. Capt. Morgan Retired.

[@ShiftNova]

For someone who is 90, he sure looks 80

[@burtknighten1873]

And just went to space. What a legend

[@vonmoose1]

HE’S NOT YOUR GRAMPY, HE’S YOUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF, MAN!!!!

[@jacopodanglars4836]

GOAT 🐐

[@johngg25]

The fact that “The Shat” is 90 years old, and still this together and funny, is amazing! Living legend !!!

[@4realjacob637]

@Stiff Limp Noodle my dryer has more abilities than Joe. That being said Joe would be an excellent president for a senior retirement community or an adult softball league commissioner

[@TheFunGun5]

Righty stooges will always find each other and form a circlejerk. Law of Unrelated Videos.

[@johngg25]

@@TheFunGun5 ok Dan, you’re invited into the circle too. Lol

[@TheFunGun5]

@@johngg25 _Crowder sub_ Proving my point real hard here.

[@irixperson]

@@TheFunGun5 I don't think you would get along well with Bill Shatner, but then again, I don't think you would get along with anybody provided the comfort of your keyboard had been disposed of and some sort of physical contact were to be made.

[@amymusick5455]

Kevin's is my favorite because he has the sound but pumps up the hesitations! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bill Shatner! Such a dry sense of humor!!!

[@tracycampbell4526]

Love Bill Shatner. Met him at Comic-Con a few years back, and he was the nicest guy ever. Everyone talks about what a diva he is, but he took his time and talked to my daughter when she wanted a collectible Enterprise signed. He asked her where she got it and listened very intently; seemed genuinely interested and pleased that she would ask him to sign it. Great guy. Class act.

[@jimbarr4606]

You were lucky! He was supposed to be in my city’s Comic-Con last April (2020) but it was cancelled due to Covid. Hopefully he will make it here one day. Glad he was so nice. I’ve been a huge fan since I was a young boy in the sixties.

[@juliusarchibaldiv3880]

I met him at Ticonderoga NY for his Birthday Celebration and I couldn't agree more! He was very nice constantly thanking everyone who came to the event. I, unfortunately, didn't have the opportunity to sit in on his Bridge Chat or go on any of the tours of the Star Trek set there, but I did get a photo with him and got him to sign my Eaglemoss XL Diecast Enterprise-A.

[@synthoelectro]

One time, years ago on Twitter, I got to speak to him, and I asked him for a digital autograph and he was kind enough to send one :D

[@jadetiger13]

I saw him at Phoenix Comicon a few years ago and he could barely give me a moment of his time. I guess he's all about kids now since he has grandkids. But as an adult fan, he was rude.

[@heinekenswordfish]

I think it's probably a case of him having so many fan interactions in the last 50+ years that there's bound to be some negative interactions. Also, I'm sure he's evolved over that time.

[@TheOneTrueChris]

Shatner: "I don't get it." Everyone else: "You're the only one."

[@ashroskell]

Poor guy. He really doesn’t get it. If only he understood the love and admiration that went into those impressions? They’re caricatures, rather than impressions. Appreciations. He’s taking life way too seriously . . . 🤷‍♂️

[@Matthew-ve7uv]

Wow -- you realise you don't get it, right? He's joking around. He's a hilarious guy.

[@jorgeanthony7127]

@@ashroskell as all people with Narcissistic personality disorder do

[@LuckyFlesh]

@@jorgeanthony7127 /whoooosh. Right over your head. He's ACTING. He's having fun with it.

[@roguewookiee]

You guys thinking he's serious make me laugh

[@phairlever]

Shatner's tongue in cheek affronted attitude is some of the most subtle and funniest comedy ever. Cracks me up.

[@stephenfawkingiii8779]

He's literally doing the best William Shatner impression while sayimg thats not how I sound.

[@KingNexusMOCs]

Corny af "joke"

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"literally"

[@stephenfawkingiii8779]

@@KingNexusMOCs well maybe because its not actually a joke. You LITERALLY have no sense of humour.

[@toddtheisen8386]

Watched him in the 60's, still watching him. The Shakespearean over acting, the deadpan hamming up, the not taking himself too serious...still enjoy it. And now he went to space yesterday at age 90. The mission continues on, great captain, it continues on....

[@hankkingsley2976]

he's aged well and seems to be more happy at 90.

[@joeruck]

Agree with everything except "great captain", good but not great, that honor my friend belongs to one Sir Patrick Stewart aka Jean Luc Picard hahahaha now let the games begin mwuahahahaha

[@kevinbissinger]

He clearly takes himself very seriously, what video were you watching? He's literally spent the whole video bitching and picking apart and getting mad because people weren't being serious with his impersonations.

[@Tessmage_Tessera]

@@kevinbissinger He was kidding. You're the one taking it too seriously.

[@denisestottlemyer3150]

He does it himself in "over the hedge" awesome!!

[@_metal_militia773]

Mr. Shatner is an amazing person. One of my favorite actor/ comedians of all time. remember the bran commercials. too funny. great video!

[@juzzonmorris]

They're not making fun of him so much as they're admiring him. He's a freaking legend! William Shatner is hilarious!

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Something about imitation and flattery.

[@redblade8160]

@@HappyBeezerStudios Not in his case...

[@Sccoppe]

He’s clearly in on the joke for those that don’t get his humour

[@jntj3007]

Yep!

[@AV9000x]

I don't believe that's accurate

[@Sccoppe]

@@AV9000x watch interviews on him, than come back to me.

[@AV9000x]

@@Sccoppe link to an interview you HPV princess

[@subarashiiashi3894]

@@AV9000xI've never heard this insult before but I love it

[@mbhog8490]

Mr. Shatner, thank you. Thank you for being able to laugh at your protrayels and thank you for your sense of humor and timing.

[@undefinedrawdawg3341]

Thank you Bill. You have made every life in this world better in an enormous way

[@davidmarlajurek5038]

“Chris Pine can do no harm.” ☺️ Love that Mr. Shatner said this! Chris is a terrific Captain Kirk in his own right. But no one is William Shatner, so glad he is still around and sharp as a tack! ♥️

[@vanyadolly]

Chris was perfect to play Kirk. it's a shame the Kelvin cast didn't get to live out their full potential.

[@gadielhernandez6113]

@@vanyadolly pretty sure a few months back they did announced a 4th star trek film

[@shiibe1238]

For modern version of Kirk, Pine was the great choice, not 100% perfect but he did very well, especially back in 2016. Kinda wish Shatner was in the movie as future Kirk cameo like Nimoy did.

[@seantaggart7382]

@@gadielhernandez6113 nice!

[@notforone]

Chris will always be in Shatner's good books because of how respectful he was to Shatner when he was first taking up the role. Chris wrote Shatner a letter asking for his blessings, and in midst of a bitter tussle with Paramount, Shatner really, really appreciated that. ❤

[@chaynaw]

"It's an insult! Did he get the job?" I think Bill is in on the joke.

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

I love everything about this. I love the fact that he likes Chris Pine. I've seen Shatner on stage several times and he is hilarious! Love this charismatic, fascinating man.

[@DrummingWriterTrekfan84]

Your starting to annoy me max!! Lol!! 😂🤣😂🤣 Gold!!

[@EdwardZia]

He is the ultimate troll. He knows they all sound like him, and he pretends they don't by sounding like him 🤣

[@rowangreymantle]

Amen to that! Love this guy!

[@KevinWale]

@@plane_guy6051 he's totally just playing along. he has a great sense of humor about himself

[@hellacoorinna9995]

Shatner knows the art of the roast.

[@hankkingsley2976]

@@plane_guy6051 Spock--we've..got do somethningrightnowtorectifythissituation.

[@hankkingsley2976]

@@hellacoorinna9995 seems like he's gotten pretty relaxed as he ages. Gotta love him!

[@biscariot1074]

I recently started watching Star Trek the original series on Netflix and now I understand the obsession with this show. Yeah certain aspects of it are outdated and can look silly but the stories are absolutely incredible the music and narration are so charming and despite the technical limitations at that time they did a great job making you totally immersed . I just can't stop watching.

[@scottyunitedboy2925]

I explained to some kids a while ago that Tik Tok's come and go, Star Trek will be with us in 100 years time. It has become absorbed into the psyche to the extent that it's part of our culture.

[@semirhuskic8028]

i also

[@kshitijarora2653]

I'm gen z but i love the original my grandfather and father loved it and gave it a try sure it looks goofy sometimes but episodes like balance of terror and doomsday machine were great and had suspence unlike new star trek like Picard and disco jj.

[@antonioowensby8823]

Exactly!

[@sandraclowdus6549]

Bill,,,Shat,,,ner,,,thanks ,,you?,,, squerrlz?,,,,,,ROMULINS!!

[@cz85b]

I've seen him live, and Mr. Shatner can be very funny, he can be thoughtful, he can be serious. However, no matter how he is, when he steps up to a microphone, he is ALWAYS entertaining! I grew up with Star Trek, I have continued following his career through Boston Legal (where I found myself laughing way more than perhaps I should!

[@newhappiness4410]

I take it as a compliment that people do impersonate him. Also he must be an alien looking that young at 90

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

Shatner is a treasure. He's literally sitting there enjoying people parodying him. And playing along. There's only one.

[@maximus2530]

The fact that William shatner is trolling this entire thing is gold because he is self aware but acting not. Love this man.

[@sydbarrett5]

Shatner's all like "I... don't sound....anything like that."

[@greatfilmmaker]

You are the best captain Kirk of all time. No question hands down, but I'm sorry, most of those impressions were spot on.

[@IgnatiusThorogood]

That's the thing, is most people, when they do a Shatner, what they're impersonating is Kevin Pollack's impression. I've long thought Belushi's take was closer to the mark than people acknowledged, because he's not doing the cliched take everyone does. Mostly because at the time of the sketch, the cliche hadn't been established.

[@mosesramirez6330]

If you rewatch that Belushi's skit, he actually does drop in the exaggerated pause cadence a little further in.

[@fanatic26]

Yea but nobody is really interested in the impression of the actual man anymore. The Shatner impression has become its own living entity.

[@edwardvermillion8807]

yeah, it had been established. spent my youth on star trek, before snl existed, the cliche was there all along. one of the things that make STOG better than anything that came after.

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

These impressions are not meant to be accurate they are meant to be funny. They deliberately exaggerate facets of speech and acting for comic effect. That Shatner does not appreciate this is quite funny in its own right.

[@VictorFAmaya]

The funny part is that Shatner has seen all of these impressions before, yet he is acting "surprised", very Shatnerian of him

[@ericdraven6477]

Shatnerian lmao hilarious

[@psmirage8584]

The thing is, if you go back and watch multiple Original Star Treks, Kirk very rarely emotes like that. It's worth noting that Shatner was trained as a stage actor, where exaggerated emotions are necessary to convey to the audience, who never gets a close up of their faces. So, in some circumstances, Kirk does have an exaggerated emotion, but I think that's mostly the character. It was intended as a foil to Spock's usually stoic delivery. I really think William Shatner did a magnificent job as Kirk. Chris Pine does a great impression, too, because he doesn't resort to caricature.

[@wdd3141]

This corroborates what Grace Lee Whitney said in her autobiography, "The Longest Trek." She pointed out Shatner's training as a stage actor.

[@quintoblanco8746]

Daniel Day-Lewis was also trained as a stage actor. However, William Shatner is no Daniel Day-Lewis. I've always enjoyed his performances, but he is. let's say limited: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLWXnuPgcmZisk

[@jbwarner8626]

Most of Shatner's hammiest acting happened in Season 3, generally regarded as the weakest season of TOS. Watch an episode like "The Enterprise Incident" or "And the Children Shall Lead" or "Turnabout Intruder", Shatner's off on another planet half the time. I think he knew he was getting substandard material at that point and was just like "Screw it, I'm at least gonna try to have fun with this" 😆

[@BenjaminWirtz]

There are a few times where it was obvious. One episode he is giving the star date and he seems like he forgot it halfway through before completing it . another example is in Opperation--Annihilate. Where he says " some, kind. Of creature. "

[@blanketstarry7725]

He kind of evolves into that style as the series went on. I just watched the original series again, and what surprises me is how few times Bones says, "dammit Jim, I'm a doctor"...and how little the Klingons are actually in the series. As I thought I remembered it, Bones was always saying that and the Klingons were in virtually every episode!

[@DazzlingDavidoff]

How the spock is this man 90 years old...this guy looks like he just turned 60.

[@mikes5637]

I've just turned 60 and I don't look this good.

[@DazzlingDavidoff]

@@mikes5637 i’m 38 and I feel like I’m 120

[@dennissneed2214]

Harry Mudd's youth pill...

[@joemasters2270]

Shatner, Freeman & Walken are the most imitated voices out there 😂

[@SomeDumUsrName]

He's such a legend! :-) His whole life playing 1 part. Now THAT's staying power.

[@garethroberts7932]

“Did he get the job?” Now that’s good comedy.

[@philsowers]

Totally! And the best thing is that he DID get the job! That's Samm Levine who played Neal Schweiber on Freaks & Geeks, excellent show!

[@olorin1710]

Yes. Awesome show. had an excellent group of freshmen actors that would go on to be successful in film and television. With frequent cast and production represisals.