WHO IS BETTER?

William Shatner or Tommy Douglas?

By: Jacob
Chambers-Allen
&
Adam Denyes

WHO ARE THEY?

William Shatner is an actor,
author and director

Tommy Douglas was a politician

THEIR BACKGROUNDS
WILLIAM SHATNER

TOMMY DOUGLAS

Parents were clothing manufacturers

Began acting in summer camps at the age of 12

He volunteered at summer theatres as a

manager

Lived in a working-class family

Dropped out of school at 14 for an

apprenticeship

Was driven to see a change within politics

WHY ARE THEY FAMOUS?

William Shatner became famous after his roll
as Captain Kirk

Tommy Douglas held many political roles,

he also created the bill for
universal medical care

ACHIEVEMENTS
WILLIAM SHATNER

Nominated for Governor General

Holds an honourary P.H.D. from McGill University

TOMMY DOUGLAS

Earned main role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek

First NDP leader

Created Medicare for Canada

Was the 7th premier of Saskatchewan

CONCLUSION
William Shatner has based his life purely on
acting and producing

Tommy Douglas saw a need for change in

Canada and did what he could to reach for it

what determines success for you?

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