Biography
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.
Acted in 113
2010s
- 2016
Last Man Club
Will Hodges
- 2014
- 2013
The Devil's Dozen
Movie
- 2012
The Last Mark
Uncle Bill
- 2011
For Christ's Sake
Father Monahan
- 2010
Farewell Mr. Kringle
Kris Kringle
Meeting Spencer
Larry Lind
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Along the Way
Mr. Hereck
- 2006
Love's Abiding Joy
Scottie
- 2005
Love's Long Journey
Scottie
- 2003
Small Town Conspiracy
Taylor
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Hungry Bachelors Club
Mr. Ringold
- 1998
Nether World
Old Timer
The Escape
Long
Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure
Whiskers (credited as W. Morgan Sheppard)
- 1996
The Lottery
Mayor Warner
- 1995
- 1994
Following Her Heart
Father
Good King Wenceslas
Tomas
- 1993
SeaQuest DSV
The Professor
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Lucky Stiff
Pa
- 1987
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Digger McCloud
- 1986
Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus
Chorus
- 1985
The Doctor and the Devils
Landlord
Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future
Blank Reg
A.D.
Gracchus 1 episode, 1985 · 1 episode
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission
German General
- 1984
Paint Me a Murder
Mahaffy
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Saxon Thief
- 1983
- 1982
Nutcracker
George Peacock
- 1981
The Day of the Triffids
Bill's Father · 1 episode
- 1980
Carpathian Eagle
Hospital Gardener
The Sea Wolves
'Patch' Lovecroft
Keep Smiling
Harry Cowper
1970s
- 1979
The Legend of King Arthur
Gorlois · 1 episode
Rebecca
Ben · 2 episodes
- 1978
The Nativity
Flavius
Out
Mr. Smith · 1 episode
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
Antony and Cleopatra
Scarus
- 1974
- 1973
The Roses of Eyam
William Hancock
- 1972
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
Tell Me Lies
Movie
- 1967
The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade
A Mad Animal
- 1962
Strongroom
Alec (as Morgan Sheppard)
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2010
Appearances1
2020s
- 2025
A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep'
Self