Man Claiming to be William Shatner’s Long-Lost Son Wants to Take Actor’s Name

Peter Sloan, a 62 year old man from Florida, petitioned the Pinellas County court to have his last name changed to that of the man he believes to be his biological father. He claims that he is actually the son of William Shatner, of Star Trek fame.

Sloan says that he is ready to take a paternity test with Shatner. He says that in the 1950’s the 87 year old actor worked with his mother, the late actress Kathy Burt, and the two had a one night stand. Sloan says he is the result of that night. Shatner has repeatedly denied that he is Sloan’s biological father.

The actor’s lawyers filed a cease and desist order against Sloan, threatening further legal action if he continues with the name change.

See Stephen Sorace, Man Claiming to be William Shatner’s Long-Lost Son Wants to Take Actor’s Name, Fox, January 23, 2019.