8.2
Movie
Acting
William Morgan Sheppard
- Born
- Died
- (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
- Credits
- 116 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.2
Movie
6.9
Movie
Transformers
8.2
TV
Dexter
8.3
TV
Criminal Minds
8.1
Movie
The Elephant Man
6.3
Movie
Atlantis: Milo's Return
7.6
TV
Doctor Who
8.2
TV
Charmed
7.6
TV
NCIS
7.0
Movie
Wild at Heart
8.4
TV
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.1
TV
Mad Men
7.0
Movie
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
5.6
Movie
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
8.2
TV
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
7.9
TV
Gilmore Girls
8.4
TV
Young Justice
7.8
TV
Star Trek: Voyager
Acting credits 116
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' Film | Self |
| 2019 | That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars Film | Self |
| 2016 | Last Man Club Film | Will Hodges |
| 2014 | The Librarians TV | Teddy Chislington (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Free Birds Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 2013 | April Apocalypse Film | Pops |
| 2013 | The Devil's Dozen Film | |
| 2012 | Mysterious Island Film | Captain Nemo |
| 2012 | The Last Mark Film | Uncle Bill |
| 2011 | Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Film | Big Guy (voice) |
| 2011 | For Christ's Sake Film | Father Monahan |
| 2010 | Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa Film | Big Guy (voice) |
| 2010 | Farewell Mr. Kringle Film | Kris Kringle |
| 2010 | Young Justice TV | Sardath (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Meeting Spencer Film | Larry Lind |
| 2009 | Prep & Landing Film | Big Guy (voice) |
| 2009 | Star Trek Film | Vulcan Science Minister (uncredited) |
| 2008 | Legend of the Seeker TV | The Keeper (voice) (5 ep) |
| 2008 | Over Her Dead Body Film | Father Marks |
| 2007 | Along the Way Film | Mr. Hereck |
| 2007 | Mad Men TV | Robert Pryce (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Transformers Film | Captain Witwicky |
| 2006 | The Prestige Film | Merrit |
| 2006 | Love's Abiding Joy Film | Scottie |
| 2006 | Dexter TV | (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Love's Long Journey Film | Scottie |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds TV | John Caulfield (1 ep) |
| 2005 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia TV | Father Cullen (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Canton Delaware, Old Canton Delaware (1 ep) |
| 2003 | NCIS TV | Marcin 'Mr. Pain' Jerek (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Atlantis: Milo's Return Film | Erik Hellstrom (voice) |
| 2003 | Gods and Generals Film | Gen. Isaac Trimble |
| 2003 | Small Town Conspiracy Film | Taylor |
| 2001 | Justice League TV | Merlin (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Alias TV | Milo Sabine (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan TV | Clive Alpert (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls TV | Town Elder (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Hungry Bachelors Club Film | Mr. Ringold |
| 1998 | Charmed TV | Merrill (1 ep) |
| 1998 | The Wild Thornberrys TV | Lead Jackal (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World Film | Additional Voice Talents (voice) |
| 1998 | Nether World Film | Old Timer |
| 1998 | The Escape Film | Long |
| 1998 | Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure Film | Whiskers (credited as W. Morgan Sheppard) |
| 1996 | The Lottery Film | Mayor Warner |
| 1996 | Sometimes They Come Back... Again Film | Father Archer Roberts |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy TV | Grave Digger (1 ep) |
| 1995 | JAG TV | Maj. Viktor Lushov (1 ep) |
| 1995 | American Gothic TV | Mr. Emmett (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Star Trek: Voyager TV | Qatai (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Following Her Heart Film | Father |
| 1994 | Good King Wenceslas Film | Tomas |
| 1994 | Gargoyles TV | Petros Xanatos (voice), King Kenneth (voice), Odin (voice), Odin/Petros Xanatos (voice), Radar/Security Guard (voice) (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Iron Man TV | Dum Dum Dugan (voice) (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Babylon 5 TV | The Soul Hunter, Warleader G'Sten (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder TV | Dr. Tom Arneberg (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Gettysburg Film | Maj. Gen. Isaac R. Trimble / Narrator |
| 1993 | Biker Mice from Mars TV | Lawrence Limburger (voice) (65 ep) |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Mr. Drake (1 ep) |
| 1993 | SeaQuest DSV Film | The Professor |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Young Justice TV | In Memory Of (1 ep) |