10 Celebrities You Didn't Realise Were On Columbo

6. William Shatner

Another Star Trek alumnus, William Shatner, best known as the enigmatic James T. Kirk, was on Columbo, not once but twice, appearing as the killer in episodes in both Season 6 and Season 10.

In "Fade In To Murder" (the opening episode of Series 6) Shatner plays Ward Fowler, a highly paid actor on a popular TV detective show. It's a memorable episode where Shatner pits the detective skills of his fictional character against the very real skills of Columbo.

As a result, the episode is a touch oddball and Shatner's eccentric acting style is not for everyone, but he and Falk are clearly having a great time.

Shatner's later appearance in Season 10's "Butterfly In Shades Of Grey", where he appears sporting a ludicrous false moustache, is worth the entry fee for that alone.

 
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