The actor also shared two pieces of advice, one of which is to "never trust anyone who says you should 'act your age' "
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- William Shatner joked that he’s “still smokin” in an Instagram post in celebration of his milestone 95th birthday on March 22
- The actor also shared two key pieces of advice, one of which is to “never trust anyone who says you should ‘act your age’ “
- Shatner is best known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise
William Shatner is celebrating a milestone birthday.
The Canadian actor joked that he’s "still smokin" in an Instagram post on Sunday, March 22, as he turned 95.
Shatner shared a collage of two photos, one showing the actor smiling at the camera and the other showing him enjoying a cigar.
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"At 95, I'm still smokin'! 😝," the Star Trek star captioned the post.
Shatner also shared some key advice he has learned over his lifetime. "I’ve learned two things: Never waste a good cigar. Never trust anyone who says you should ‘act your age.’ 😉👍🏻," he wrote.
Shatner is best known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. He first played the character in 1966’s Star Trek: The Original Series and went on to reprise the role in several movies, concluding with 1994’s Star Trek Generations.
Over his decades-spanning career, he also notably appeared in the shows T. J. Hooker and Boston Legal, as well as the comedy movie Miss Congeniality, among others.
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Shatner, who shares three adult daughters with his first wife, Gloria Rand, said in November 2025 that he was feeling "blessed beyond measure with [health], family and a beautiful gathering."
Last year, the Emmy winner opened up about his heartfelt birthday tradition in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
"For the last many years, I have celebrated my birthday by working on a very successful charity called The Hollywood Charity Horse Show. We have been doing it for 35 years and raised millions of dollars for children and veterans," he said ahead of his 94th birthday.
Shatner continued to detail how he was going to celebrate his special day with his family in Las Vegas, saying, "It’s going to be a family experience in that wonderful, entertaining city. I’m really looking forward to it.”
