Shepherd Sanders was an American actor who is best known for Kelly’s Heroes, Rocky II, and The Baltimore Bullet. He was born on December 31, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and died on September 14, 2016, in Palm Springs, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Shepherd, originally named Sherwin Seltzer, changed his name due to the blacklist during the McCarthy Era. He used funds from his G.I. Bill to head to Los Angeles and pursue acting. At the young age of 15, he forged his birth certificate to enlist in the Navy during World War II.
Death and Legacy
Shepherd Sanders passed away on September 14, 2016. His contributions to film and television continue to be remembered, especially for his roles in significant films like Kelly’s Heroes and Rocky II. His story reflects the challenges many artists faced during the McCarthy era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Sand Pebbles | 1966-12-20 | Perna |
| Kelly’s Heroes | 1970-06-22 | Turk (tank crewman) |
| The Freeway Maniac | 1989-02-01 | Bert Overman |
| You Have to Run Fast | 1961-07-01 | Bert |
| Angel on My Shoulder | 1980-05-11 | |
| Vice Raid | 1959-12-01 | Muggsy |
| Rocky II | 1979-06-15 | Employment Manager (uncredited) |
| Escape to Witch Mountain | 1975-03-21 | Guru |
| Joyride to Nowhere | 1977-06-01 | Bartender |
| The Baltimore Bullet | 1980-04-01 | Robin Hood |
| Like Normal People | 1979-04-13 | Customer |
| Matilda | 1978-06-22 | Hood #6 |
| Sol Madrid | 1968-02-07 | Cantina Operator |
| Three Came to Kill | 1960-03-01 | Ram Singh |
| Twelve Hours to Kill | 1960-04-02 | Frankie Russo |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | Leonardo |
| The Green Hornet | 1966-09-09 | Carney |
| The Lucy Show | 1962-10-01 | Count Dracula |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Politician |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Convict |