William Morgan Sheppard

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William Morgan Sheppard

Acting August 24, 1932

London, England, UK

William Morgan Sheppard (August 24, 1932 – January 6, 2019), sometimes credited as W. Morgan Sheppard, was a British actor. In film, he appeared in supporting roles in The Duellis…

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The Prestige

The Prestige

8.2 2006 Movie
Transformers

Transformers

6.8 2007 Movie
Star Trek

Star Trek

7.4 2009 Movie
Dexter

Dexter

8.2 2006 TV Show
Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds

8.3 2005 TV Show
NCIS

NCIS

7.6 2003 TV Show
Doctor Who

Doctor Who

7.6 2005 TV Show
The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

8.1 1980 Movie
Atlantis: Milo's Return

Atlantis: Milo's Return

6.3 2003 Movie
Charmed

Charmed

8.2 1998 TV Show
Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

8.4 1987 TV Show
Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls

7.9 2000 TV Show

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William Morgan Sheppard (August 24, 1932 – January 6, 2019), sometimes credited as W. Morgan Sheppard, was a British actor. In film, he appeared in supporting roles in The Duellists (1977), The Elephant Man (1980), The Keep (1983), Cry Freedom (1987), Wild at Heart (1990), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Needful Things (1993), Gettysburg (1993), The Prestige (2006), Transformers (2007), and Star Trek (2009). On television, Sheppard appeared in multiple episodes of Shōgun (1980), Max Headroom (1987-1988), MacGyver (1989-1990), and seaQuest DSV (1993-1994), among others. He also was a voice actor with roles in Biker Mice from Mars (1993-1996), Iron Man (1994-1996), Gargoyles (1995-1996), Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998), Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003), and Prep & Landing (2009). Sheppard voiced several characters in video games, including narration for the Medal of Honor video game series and Civilization V. Sheppard and his wife Regina are the parents of actor Mark Sheppard.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'

    Movie Self

  2. 2019
    That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars

    Movie Self

  3. 2016
    Last Man Club

    Movie Will Hodges

  4. 2014
    The Librarians

    TV show Teddy Chislington

  5. 2013
    Free Birds

    Movie (voice)

  6. 2013
    April Apocalypse

    Movie Pops

  7. 2013
    The Devil's Dozen

    Movie

  8. 2012
    Mysterious Island

    Movie Captain Nemo

  9. 2012
    The Last Mark

    Movie Uncle Bill

  10. 2011
    Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice

    Movie Big Guy (voice)

  11. 2011
    For Christ's Sake

    Movie Father Monahan

  12. 2010
    Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa

    Movie Big Guy (voice)

  13. 2010
    Farewell Mr. Kringle

    Movie Kris Kringle

  14. 2010
    Young Justice

    TV show Sardath (voice)

  15. 2010
    Meeting Spencer

    Movie Larry Lind

  16. 2009
    Prep & Landing

    Movie Big Guy (voice)

More credits
  1. 2009
    Star Trek

    Movie Vulcan Science Minister (uncredited)

  2. 2008
    Legend of the Seeker

    TV show The Keeper (voice)

  3. 2008
    Over Her Dead Body

    Movie Father Marks

  4. 2007
    Along the Way

    Movie Mr. Hereck

  5. 2007
    Mad Men

    TV show Robert Pryce

  6. 2007
    Transformers

    Movie Captain Witwicky

  7. 2006
    The Prestige

    Movie Merrit

  8. 2006
    Love's Abiding Joy

    Movie Scottie

  9. 2006
    Dexter

    TV show

  10. 2005
    Love's Long Journey

    Movie Scottie

  11. 2005
    Criminal Minds

    TV show John Caulfield

  12. 2005
    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

    TV show Father Cullen

  13. 2005
    Doctor Who

    TV show Canton Delaware

  14. 2003
    NCIS

    TV show Marcin 'Mr. Pain' Jerek

  15. 2003
    Atlantis: Milo's Return

    Movie Erik Hellstrom (voice)

  16. 2003
    Gods and Generals

    Movie Gen. Isaac Trimble

  17. 2003
    Small Town Conspiracy

    Movie Taylor

  18. 2001
    Justice League

    TV show Merlin (voice)

  19. 2001
    Alias

    TV show Milo Sabine

  20. 2001
    Crossing Jordan

    TV show Clive Alpert

  21. 2000
    Gilmore Girls

    TV show Town Elder

  22. 1999
    The Hungry Bachelors Club

    Movie Mr. Ringold

  23. 1998
    Charmed

    TV show Merrill

  24. 1998
    The Wild Thornberrys

    TV show Lead Jackal (voice)