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“I proceeded to prove everybody right as to how bad an economics student I was by failing as an assistant manager in every theatre I went to that hired me, both as an assistant manager and as an actor. I lost money and tickets, and I couldn't keep track of anything. So eventually they fired me from assistant-manager jobs, but kept me on as an actor.”

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William Shatner

William Shatner, born on March 22, 1931, is a renowned Canadian-American actor. He is best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the television series 'Star Trek', which has made him a iconic figure in the science fiction culture. Shatner's acting career spans over half a century, with notable performances in film, television, and theater. more

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