Born in 2233 in Riverside, Iowa, Kirk witnessed Tarsus IV famine massacre. Entered Starfleet Academy as first-year cadet, winning Kobayashi Maru scenario. Survived cloud vampire incident aboard USS Farragut in 2254
James Tiberius Kirk was born in Riverside, Iowa on March 22, 2233. Survived Kodos the Executioner's massacre of 4,000 colonists on Tarsus IV. Became first student at Starfleet Academy to defeat Kobayashi Maru test
Created by Gene Roddenberry in 1964 as "Wagon Train to the Stars". Original series premiered on NBC in 1966, followed USS Enterprise crew. Franchise expanded to 11 TV series and 13 feature films. Original series ended after three seasons due to low ratings
Born in Berkeley, California in 1972 to Dutch mother and American father. Suffered from scoliosis during teenage years. Studied music at UC Santa Cruz while pursuing modeling career
Born in 2230 on Vulcan to Vulcan father Sarek and Human mother Amanda. Suffered from dyslexia and emotional confusion due to mixed heritage. Raised as a half-brother with half-brother Sybok. Had a troubled relationship with foster sister Michael Burnham
CBS Studios' tenth Star Trek spin-off series announced in May 2020. First direct Discovery spin-off featuring Pike, Spock, and Number One. Follows characters in decade before Kirk's Enterprise