William Morgan Sheppard was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Star Trek,” “Babylon 5,” and “Doctor Who.” He was born on August 24, 1932, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
William Sheppard was raised in London in an Anglo-Irish family. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and spent 12 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He married Regina L. Scherer in 1963, and they had one child together.
Career Highlights
William had a prolific acting career spanning stage and screen. He made his Broadway debut in “Marat-Sade” in 1966 and was later recognized for his work in “The Homecoming,” for which he won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award. He also lent his distinctive rasping voice to video games, including Civilization V.
Death and Legacy
William Morgan Sheppard passed away on January 6, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. He left behind a rich legacy in acting with performances in theater, film, and television that showcased his remarkable talent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Wild at Heart | 1990-08-17 | Mr. Reindeer |
| The Elephant Man | 1980-10-09 | Man In Pub |
| Gettysburg | 1993-10-08 | Maj. Gen. Isaac R. Trimble / Narrator |
| Love’s Long Journey | 2005-12-03 | Scottie |
| Hawk the Slayer | 1980-08-27 | Ranulf |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | 1987-09-28 | Dr. Ira Graves |
| Doctor Who | 2005-03-26 | Canton Delaware |
| Babylon 5 | 1994-01-26 | The Soul Hunter |
| Over Her Dead Body | 2008-02-01 | Father Marks |
| Dexter | 2006-10-01 | N/A |