[untenured]

True, but is Mr, Shatner really ”world-famous”?

[ealgeone]

I’d say his name, or at least his primary character’s name, James T. Kirk, is pretty well known.

[EEGator]

HOW...DARE...YOU...

[jocon307]

“True, but is Mr, Shatner really ”world-famous”?

Probably, don’t forget the Star Trek movies, thye were pretty good, I’m sure they were shown world wide.

[libh8er]

Depends..which world you’re talking about.

[broken_clock]

True, but is Mr, Shatner really ”world-famous”?

[CtBigPat]

Then there is his musical career.

William Shatner - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

[Valpal1]

Of course he is. I’ve been in love with him since I was seven years old.

[irishjuggler]

I’m no particular fan of Shatner, but, yes, the Star Trek franchise is well-known throughout the world. Calling the man “world-famous” is accurate.

Don’t underestimate the international popularity of vintage American television. I think I saw the odious Rob Reiner on one of the talk shows year ago mentioning that he can be walking down the street anywhere in the world and someone will call out, “Meathead!”

[GreatRoad]

he’s intergalactically famous. (sorry, had to take it, pls forgive).

[Dr. Sivana]

True, but is Mr. Shatner really ”world-famous”?

The Star Trek TV series and movies does it by itself, as they were aired and screened internationally. Heck, he was doing Esperanto movies in the '60s. It doesn't get any more international than that! The "Tek War" science fiction books had an audience in the entire English speaking world. He got to record the wake up call for the international space station. Yes, he was happy to slum doing TV game shows (Pyramid, Tattletales), Priceline ads, Oldsmobile, regional Canadian supermarkets, and what TV series came his way (T.J. Hooker, the sometimes excellent Boston Legal). He doesn't quit. He's beyond world famous. He's the Shat.

[DesertRhino]

Yeah, he is.

[dforest]

Yes he is, the world watched his shows and movies.