Play Audiobook Sample
Up Till Now: The Autobiography Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(3.02) - 1,186 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
After almost sixty years as an actor, William Shatner has become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. And it seems as if Shatner is everywhere. In Up Till Now, Shatner sits down with readers and offers the remarkable, full story of his life and explains how he got to be, well, everywhere. It was the original Star Trek series, and later its films, that made Shatner instantly recognizable, called by name---or at least by Captain Kirk's name---across the globe. But Shatner neither began nor has ended his career with that role. From the very start, he took his skills as an actor and put them to use wherever he could. He straddled the classic world of the theater and the new world of television, whether stepping in for Christopher Plummer in Shakespeare's Henry V or staring at "something on the wing" in a classic episode of The Twilight Zone. And since then, he's gone on to star in numerous successful shows, such as T.J. Hooker, Rescue 911,and Boston Legal. William Shatner has always been willing to take risks for his art. What other actor would star in history's first---and probably only---all-Esperanto-language film? Who else would share the screen with thousands of tarantulas, release an album called Has Been, or film a racially incendiary film in the Deep South during the height of the civil rights era? And who else would willingly paramotor into a field of waiting fans armed with paintball guns, all waiting for a chance to stun Captain...er, Shatner? In this touching and very funny autobiography, William Shatner's Up Till Now reveals the man behind these unforgettable moments, and how he's become the worldwide star and experienced actor he is today. "It is now Bill Shatner's universe---we just live in it."---New York Daily News
Download and start listening now!
"If you like William Shatner you will find this entertaining. He's had quite the long career. He reads the book himself. A couple of times he almost sounded a little arrogant, but....he's Captain Kirk! I still like him after hearing the book so that's a good thing! "
— Donna (4 out of 5 stars)
Quotes
-
“Shatner's sincerity, honesty, and heightened sense of humor all come across at warp speed in this entertaining memoir.
— Publishers Weekly -
Shatner makes you feel like he's sitting out on the balcony with you, sharing a cigar and waxing nostalgic.
— The Oregonian -
That rare celebrity autobiography that's as entertaining as it is self-revealing, a genuinely fun read.
— The Dallas Morning News -
It is now Bill Shatner's universe--we just live in it.
— New York Daily News
Awards
-
Among longlisted titles for Audible.com Best of the Year, 2008
-
Winner of Publishers Weekly Listen Up Awards: Best in Category, 2008
Up Till Now Listener Reviews
-
" Surprisingly funny and well written. "
— Bob, 2/20/2014 -
" I picked this up from a sale table at B&N a couple of years ago, and just found it near the bottom of one of my to-be-read piles of books. Shatner had me laughing from the beginning, so this should be a fun read. The man is CRAZY, but I like him. "
— Sallie, 2/17/2014 -
" Funny and enjoyable autobiography1 Just reading to preview books for my book club's "celebrity Autobiography" genre day-- "
— Marian, 1/31/2014 -
" Funny insight into a TV icon. Light summer reading. Who remembers Shatner did the worst rendition ever recorded of the Beatles classic "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? "
— Larry, 1/12/2014 -
" yes, i really am reading this..... "
— Lyndsay, 12/31/2013 -
" I cannot feign objectivity here. I adore William Shatner beyond words. His autobiography was egocentric, melodramatic, self-effacing, and utterly charming. I listened to this book in its audio format. Narrated by the author and laughed from beginning to end. "
— Melissa, 12/5/2013 -
" I was a William Shatner fan ... until I read this book. Pompous and under-edited, even the few funny stories couldn't keep me listening to his tired jokes and stream of consciousness rambling through the past. It saddens me that I like him less now. "
— Holly, 11/4/2013 -
" Deliberately cheesy, funny, forthright memoir of a cheesy, hammy, funny, Falstaffian character / person / actor. I cannot imagine reading this as a book; hearing it as a Shatner-narrated audiobook is just right, with lots of out-loud laughs. "
— Caroline, 4/26/2013 -
" It's life, but not as we know it - this is life in William Shatner's world, and mad, glorious, funny world it is. "
— Shane, 1/16/2013 -
" I enjoyed this book a lot more than I expected to. He has a great sense of humor about himself, but I think it took him a while to get there. "
— Theresa, 1/1/2013 -
" Weird. But written in exactly his voice. Took some time to get into; but well worth the effort. "
— Davehk, 6/24/2012 -
" He's Canadian, so of course he's funny!!!!! Loved it. "
— Linda, 1/21/2012 -
" on audio, He has a delightful voice & some of his stories are very funny, & he is very open about his downfalls "
— Rone, 1/12/2012 -
" An enjoyable funny read about Captain Kirk, Spock, Tyrone Guthrie, his 4 wives, one who drowned, all his records, movies, TV series, very funny. "
— Mark, 11/11/2011 -
" Slow at times but an interesting insight into how he became who he is today. "
— Leah, 11/5/2011 -
" Really enjoyed this book. Very in depth I thought. "
— Lilbookworm, 8/13/2011 -
" A thoroughly tongue in cheek look at the life of the big giant head. Love him or loathe him, he has had (and still does) a very colourful life, he is out to enjoy himself and doesn't take himself too seriously along the way. "
— Scott, 6/8/2011 -
" Very witty, sometimes emotional but always enjoyable. A very good read! "
— James, 5/4/2011 -
" Just fished reading Shatner's autobiography. Just like I found his interview show "Raw Nerve" incredibly original, so is his autobiography. <br/> "
— Bill, 4/10/2011 -
" Hi-lare-i-us !!!!! I LOVED this audio CD, and recommend it to anyone who know how well Shatner plays-up being "Shatner".<br/><br/>It also touches on the more serious sides of his life (so far). Vary entertaining. "
— Calgovin, 3/15/2011 -
" What can I say? The man has led an extraordinary life and tells great stories to boot! It's a great look into the heart and mind of one of today's best entertainers... "
— Graham, 3/10/2011 -
" What can I say? The guy has led an amazing life and tells a great story. It's a fascinating look into the heart of one of today's great entertainers. "
— Ggroogle, 3/10/2011 -
" Hilarious! Id love to meet him! "
— Anna, 2/16/2011 -
" A good insight into the life and career as the man who will be forever known as Captain Kirk. "
— Phil, 1/24/2011 -
" Surprisingly funny and well written. "
— Bob, 12/1/2010 -
" An entertaining and illuminating introduction to a very public figure. There are so many things that surprised me about Shatner and about his career that I found this really interesting to read. "
— Nancy, 10/10/2010 -
" I love Shatner, what can I say? "
— Eric, 9/20/2010
About the Authors
David Fisher is the award-winning author of almost one hundred books, including twenty-six New York Times bestsellers. He has written works of nonfiction, fiction, reference, and humor and collaborated with legendary figures in a variety of fields, from Hall of Fame athletes to Nobel Prize–winning scientists. He lives in New York with his wife, Laura.
William Shatner, an acclaimed actor, musician, recording artist, author, and film director, is best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the highly successful Star Trek television series. He has also starred in the television series T. J. Hooker and as Denny Crane in the hit television series Boston Legal, a role for which he has won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.He is also the author of numerous Star Trek novels, memoirs, and nonfiction books.He is actively involved in charitable activities for the Juvenile Justice Connection Project, Tourette’s Syndrome, the California Endangered Species Campaign, and Toys for Tots, and he also speaks at Star Trek conventions nationwide. He made his film debut in the 1957 production of The Brothers Karamazov, followed by Judgment at Nuremberg, The Intruder, and other films. During the early 1960s he had guest roles in many of the top television shows.