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William Morgan Sheppard

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William Morgan Sheppard

Born August 24, 1932 in London, England, UKDied January 6, 201960 films

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).

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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.

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The Prestige posterFirst watchThe Prestige20068.2as MerritA mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.View film

Essential films

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Star Trek poster7.4Star Trek2009The Elephant Man poster8.1The Elephant Man1980Transformers poster6.8Transformers2007Wild at Heart poster7.0Wild at Heart1990Atlantis: Milo's Return poster6.3Atlantis: Milo's Return2003Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country poster7.0Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country1991The Duellists poster7.3The Duellists1977Elvira: Mistress of the Dark poster6.7Elvira: Mistress of the Dark1988

Filmography

60 films as actor
  1. 2016Last Man ClubWill Hodges
  2. 2013Free Birds(voice)
  3. 2013April ApocalypsePops
  4. 2013The Devil's Dozen
  5. 2012Mysterious IslandCaptain Nemo
  6. 2012The Last MarkUncle Bill
  7. 2011Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. NiceBig Guy (voice)
  8. 2011For Christ's SakeFather Monahan
  9. 2010Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret SantaBig Guy (voice)
  10. 2010Farewell Mr. KringleKris Kringle
  11. 2010Meeting SpencerLarry Lind
  12. 2009Prep & LandingBig Guy (voice)
  13. 2009Star TrekVulcan Science Minister (uncredited)
  14. 2008Over Her Dead BodyFather Marks
  15. 2007Along the WayMr. Hereck
  16. 2007TransformersCaptain Witwicky
  17. 2006The PrestigeMerrit
  18. 2006Love's Abiding JoyScottie
  19. 2005Love's Long JourneyScottie
  20. 2003Atlantis: Milo's ReturnErik Hellstrom (voice)
  21. 2003Gods and GeneralsGen. Isaac Trimble
  22. 2003Small Town ConspiracyTaylor
  23. 1999The Hungry Bachelors ClubMr. Ringold
  24. 1998Pocahontas II: Journey to a New WorldAdditional Voice Talents (voice)
  25. 1998Nether WorldOld Timer
  26. 1998The EscapeLong
  27. 1998Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan AdventureWhiskers (credited as W. Morgan Sheppard)
  28. 1996The LotteryMayor Warner
  29. 1996Sometimes They Come Back... AgainFather Archer Roberts
  30. 1994Following Her HeartFather
  31. 1994Good King WenceslasTomas
  32. 1993GettysburgMaj. Gen. Isaac R. Trimble / Narrator
  33. 1993SeaQuest DSVThe Professor
  34. 1993Needful ThingsFather Meehan
  35. 1992There Goes the NeighborhoodTrick Bissell
  36. 1991Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryKlingon Commander
  37. 1990Wild at HeartMr. Reindeer
  38. 1988Lucky StiffPa
  39. 1988Elvira: Mistress of the DarkVincent Talbot
  40. 1987Cry FreedomPoliceman (as Morgan Sheppard)
  41. 1987Gunsmoke: Return to DodgeDigger McCloud
  42. 1986Theban Plays: Oedipus at ColonusChorus
  43. 1985The Doctor and the DevilsLandlord
  44. 1985Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the FutureBlank Reg
  45. 1985The Dirty Dozen: Next MissionGerman General
  46. 1984Paint Me a MurderMahaffy
  47. 1984The Zany Adventures of Robin HoodSaxon Thief
  48. 1984LassiterSweeny
  49. 1983The KeepAlexandru
  50. 1982NutcrackerGeorge Peacock
  51. 1980Carpathian EagleHospital Gardener
  52. 1980The Elephant ManMan in Pub
  53. 1980Hawk the SlayerRanulf
  54. 1980The Sea Wolves'Patch' Lovecroft
  55. 1980Keep SmilingHarry Cowper
  56. 1978The NativityFlavius
  57. 1977The DuellistsFencing Master
  58. 1975Antony and CleopatraScarus
  59. 1967The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de SadeA Mad Animal
  60. 1962StrongroomAlec (as Morgan Sheppard)