Biography and filmography

William Morgan Sheppard

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.

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Movies (64)

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

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

2025 · Self

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

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

2019 · Self

Last Man Club

Last Man Club

2016 · Will Hodges

Dos Pavos en Apuros

Dos Pavos en Apuros

2013 · Additional Voices (voice)

Apocalipsis de Abril

Apocalipsis de Abril

2013 · Pops

The Devil's Dozen

The Devil's Dozen

2013

Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

2012 · Captain Nemo

The Last Mark

The Last Mark

2012 · Uncle Bill

Patrulla de Aterrizaje. Traviesos contra buenos

Patrulla de Aterrizaje. Traviesos contra buenos

2011 · Big Guy (voice)

For Christ's Sake

For Christ's Sake

2011 · Father Monahan

Patrulla de aterrizaje. Operación: El secreto de Santa

Patrulla de aterrizaje. Operación: El secreto de Santa

2010 · Big Guy (voice)

Farewell Mr. Kringle

Farewell Mr. Kringle

2010 · Kris Kringle

Meeting Spencer

Meeting Spencer

2010 · Larry Lind

Prep & Landing: Patrulla de aterrizaje

Prep & Landing: Patrulla de aterrizaje

2009 · Big Guy (voice)

Star Trek

Star Trek

2009 · Vulcan Science Minister (uncredited)

Sobre mi Cadaver

Sobre mi Cadaver

2008 · Father Marks

Along the Way

Along the Way

2007 · Mr. Hereck

Transformers

Transformers

2007 · Captain Witwicky

El Gran Truco

El Gran Truco

2006 · Merrit

Love's Abiding Joy

Love's Abiding Joy

2006 · Scottie

El Amor Llega Suavemente 3

El Amor Llega Suavemente 3

2005 · Scottie

Atlantis: El Regreso de Milo

Atlantis: El Regreso de Milo

2003 · Erik Hellstrom (voice)

Gods and Generals

Gods and Generals

2003 · Gen. Isaac Trimble

Small Town Conspiracy

Small Town Conspiracy

2003 · Taylor

The Hungry Bachelors Club

The Hungry Bachelors Club

1999 · Mr. Ringold

Pocahontas II: Encuentro de dos mundos

Pocahontas II: Encuentro de dos mundos

1998 · Additional Voice Talents (voice)

Nether World

Nether World

1998 · Old Timer

The Escape

The Escape

1998 · Long

Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure

Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure

1998 · Whiskers (credited as W. Morgan Sheppard)

The Lottery

The Lottery

1996 · Mayor Warner

Sometimes They Come Back... Again

Sometimes They Come Back... Again

1996 · Father Archer Roberts

Following Her Heart

Following Her Heart

1994 · Father

Good King Wenceslas

Good King Wenceslas

1994 · Tomas

Gettysburg

Gettysburg

1993 · Maj. Gen. Isaac R. Trimble / Narrator

SeaQuest DSV

SeaQuest DSV

1993 · The Professor

La tienda

La tienda

1993 · Father Meehan

There Goes the Neighborhood

There Goes the Neighborhood

1992 · Trick Bissell

Viaje a las estrellas VI: La tierra desconocida

Viaje a las estrellas VI: La tierra desconocida

1991 · Klingon Commander

Corazón Salvaje

Corazón Salvaje

1990 · Mr. Reindeer

Lucky Stiff

Lucky Stiff

1988 · Pa

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988 · Vincent Talbot

Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom

1987 · Policeman (as Morgan Sheppard)

Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge

Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge

1987 · Digger McCloud

Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus

Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus

1986 · Chorus

The Doctor and the Devils

The Doctor and the Devils

1985 · Landlord

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future

1985 · Blank Reg

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission

1985 · German General

Paint Me a Murder

Paint Me a Murder

1984 · Mahaffy

The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood

The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood

1984 · Saxon Thief

Lassiter

Lassiter

1984 · Sweeny

The Keep

The Keep

1983 · Alexandru

Nutcracker

Nutcracker

1982 · George Peacock

Carpathian Eagle

Carpathian Eagle

1980 · Hospital Gardener

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

1980 · Man in Pub

Hawk the Slayer

Hawk the Slayer

1980 · Ranulf

The Sea Wolves

The Sea Wolves

1980 · 'Patch' Lovecroft

Keep Smiling

Keep Smiling

1980 · Harry Cowper

The Nativity

The Nativity

1978 · Flavius

The Duellists

The Duellists

1977 · Fencing Master

Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

1975 · Scarus

The Roses of Eyam

The Roses of Eyam

1973 · William Hancock

Tell Me Lies

Tell Me Lies

1968

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

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

1967 · A Mad Animal

Strongroom

Strongroom

1962 · Alec (as Morgan Sheppard)

TV shows (52)

The Librarians

The Librarians

2014 · Teddy Chislington

Justicia Joven

Justicia Joven

2010 · Sardath (voice), In Memory Of

Legend of the Seeker

Legend of the Seeker

2008 · The Keeper (voice)

Mad Men

Mad Men

2007 · Robert Pryce

Dexter

Dexter

2006

Mentes Criminales

Mentes Criminales

2005 · John Caulfield

Siempre hace sol en Filadelfia

Siempre hace sol en Filadelfia

2005 · Father Cullen

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

2005 · Canton Delaware, Old Canton Delaware

NCIS

NCIS

2003 · Marcin 'Mr. Pain' Jerek

Liga de la Justicia

Liga de la Justicia

2001 · Merlin (voice)

Alias Us

Alias Us

2001 · Milo Sabine

Crossing Jordan

Crossing Jordan

2001 · Clive Alpert

Las Chicas Gilmore

Las Chicas Gilmore

2000 · Town Elder

Hechiceras

Hechiceras

1998 · Merrill

Los Thornberrys

Los Thornberrys

1998 · Lead Jackal (voice)

Poltergeist: El legado

Poltergeist: El legado

1996 · Grave Digger

JAG: Justicia Militar

JAG: Justicia Militar

1995 · Maj. Viktor Lushov

American Gothic

American Gothic

1995 · Mr. Emmett

Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager

1995 · Qatai

Gárgolas

Gárgolas

1994 · Petros Xanatos (voice), King Kenneth (voice), Odin (voice), Odin/Petros Xanatos (voice), Radar/Security Guard (voice)

Iron Man

Iron Man

1994 · Dum Dum Dugan (voice)

Babilonia 5

Babilonia 5

1994 · The Soul Hunter, Warleader G'Sten

Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder

1993 · Dr. Tom Arneberg

Los Motorratones de Marte

Los Motorratones de Marte

1993 · Lawrence Limburger (voice)

Frasier

Frasier

1993 · Mr. Drake

seaQuest DSV

seaQuest DSV

1993 · The Professor

Quantum Leap

Quantum Leap

1989 · Gooshie, the Miner

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987 · Dr. Ira Graves

Crossbow

Crossbow

1987

Max Headroom

Max Headroom

1987 · Blank Reg

Designing Women

Designing Women

1986

MacGyver

MacGyver

1985 · Dr. Zito

A.D.

A.D.

1985 · Gracchus 1 episode, 1985

Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

1984 · Dr. Fredrick Grundberg

Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense

Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense

1984 · Mahaffy

The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

1981 · Bill's Father

Masada

Masada

1981 · Sergeant

Sunday Night Thriller

Sunday Night Thriller

1981 · Karpov

Shōgun

Shōgun

1980 · Specz

Hammer House of Horror

Hammer House of Horror

1980 · Hospital Gardener

Minder

Minder

1979 · John

The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of King Arthur

1979 · Gorlois

Rebecca

Rebecca

1979 · Ben

Out

Out

1978 · Mr. Smith

Enemy at the Door

Enemy at the Door

1978 · Raymond Girard

The Professionals

The Professionals

1977 · Malenski

Target

Target

1977 · Barman

The New Avengers

The New Avengers

1976 · Walters

The Sweeney

The Sweeney

1975 · Det. Chief Insp. Morrison

Churchill's People

Churchill's People

1974 · Sabinianus

New Scotland Yard

New Scotland Yard

1972 · Harry Haines

Play for Today

Play for Today

1970 · Harry Cowper