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William Morgan Sheppard

William Morgan Sheppard is an actor from London, England, UK, born 24 August 1932, who died on 6 January 2019. Filmoria lists 64 film credits on this page, running from Strongroom (1962) through to A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025). The best known are The Prestige (2006), Star Trek (2009) and The Elephant Man (1980). The Prestige (2006) is the highest rated of them, on 8.2/10 from 18,411 audience votes.

William Morgan Sheppard: career at a glance

Known forActing
Born24 August 1932
Died6 January 2019 (aged 86)
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Film credits64
First creditStrongroom (1962)
Most recentA World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025)
Highest ratedThe Prestige (2006) - 8.2/10
Also known asMorgan Sheppard, W. Morgan Sheppard, Morgan Shepard
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William Morgan Sheppard

1932-08-24


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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.


BirthDay
1932-08-24


Known For
Acting

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Wild at Heart movie poster
7.0 /10
Wild at Heart
Release On: (1990-08-17)

Young lovers Sailor and Lula hit the road to start a new life together away from the wrath of Lula’s deranged, disapproving mother, who has hired a team of hitmen to cut the lovers’ surreal honeymoon short.

The Doctor and the Devils movie poster
6.3 /10
The Doctor and the Devils
Release On: (1985-10-04)

In Victorian England, graverobbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to seek an easier means of getting the job done.

The Elephant Man movie poster
8.0 /10
The Elephant Man
Release On: (1980-10-09)

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

Gettysburg movie poster
7.0 /10
Gettysburg
Release On: (1993-10-08)

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee leads the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia into Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the goal of marching through to Washington, D.C. The Union Army of the Potomac, under the command of General George G. Meade, forms a defensive position to confront the rebel forces in what will prove to be the decisive battle of the American Civil War.

The Escape movie poster
4.5 /10
The Escape
Release On: (1998-04-24)

Clayton, at the age of nineteen, is convicted for a crime he did not commit. Ten years afterwards, after having taken all the abuses against him in prison, he decides to escape, without caring about the consequences.

Love's Long Journey movie poster
7.0 /10
Love's Long Journey
Release On: (2005-12-03)

Missie's surprise pregnancy sets her on a new course that is both thrilling and terrifying. After all the planning and dreaming, she and her husband Willie are headed west in a covered wagon, leaving behind the prairie home of Missie's parents. Now, caught between the excitement of the new adventure and the pain of not knowing when she'll see her family again, Missie copes with the challenges, and cherishes the rewards, of her new homestead.

Love's Abiding Joy movie poster
6.9 /10
Love's Abiding Joy
Release On: (2006-10-06)

The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for teaching as Willie cares for the couple's young daughter Kathy while expanding the family ranch with a little help from sons Jeff and Matthew. When the frontier railroad comes to town, the pleasure of a long-promised visit from Missie's father Clark is suddenly offset by the tragic death of young Kathy. As the untimely demise of their beloved daughter begins to drive an emotional wedge between Missie and Willie, the devastated father unexpectedly accepts an offer made by the powerful Samuel Doros to assume the role of town sheriff. Their faith shaken and their once close-knit bond suddenly torn asunder, Missie and Willie desperately attempt to bring their crumbling family back together as son Jeff faces a series of dangers while hopelessly falling for Doros' beautiful daughter Colette.

Hawk the Slayer movie poster
4.8 /10
Hawk the Slayer
Release On: (1980-08-27)

Hawk the Slayer, after seeing both his father and bride die at the hands of his malevolent brother, Voltan, sets out for revenge and the chance to live up to his title. Tooling himself up with the "mind-sword" and recruiting a motley band of warriors — a giant, a dwarf, a one-armed man with a machine-crossbow, and an elf with the fastest bow in the land — Hawk leads the battle against Voltan to free the land from the forces of evil and avenge his loved ones.

The Keep movie poster
5.6 /10
The Keep
Release On: (1983-12-16)

Set during World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in a village in Romania's Carpathian mountains and sets up barracks in an ancient stone fortress. Two of the soldiers unwittingly release a mysterious entity that kills or corrupts those within its influence, drawing the attention of a Gestapo commander, a Jewish scholar, and a mysterious traveller.

Prep & Landing movie poster
6.9 /10
Prep & Landing
Release On: (2009-12-24)

Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

Over Her Dead Body movie poster
5.5 /10
Over Her Dead Body
Release On: (2008-02-01)

After his fiancée, Kate, dies in an accident on their wedding day, veterinarian Henry grows depressed. To help him move on, his sister has him visit psychic Ashley and gives her Kate's diary. Ashley uses the journal's details to convincingly deliver the fake message that Kate wants Henry to move on. However, Kate's ghost is watching over Ashley and Henry. Furious when they fall for each other, she vows to sabotage their relationship.

Star Trek movie poster
7.4 /10
Star Trek
Release On: (2009-05-06)

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.




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William Morgan Sheppard: frequently asked questions

Who is William Morgan Sheppard?

William Morgan Sheppard is an actor from London, England, UK, born 24 August 1932, who died on 6 January 2019. Filmoria lists 64 film credits on this page, running from Strongroom (1962) through to A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025). The best known are The Prestige (2006), Star Trek (2009) and The Elephant Man (1980). The Prestige (2006) is the highest rated of them, on 8.2/10 from 18,411 audience votes.

What is William Morgan Sheppard best known for?

William Morgan Sheppard is best known for The Prestige (2006), Star Trek (2009) and The Elephant Man (1980). Those are the highest-profile titles in the filmography on this page, which is ordered so the most talked-about work comes first.

When was William Morgan Sheppard born, and when did they die?

William Morgan Sheppard was born on 24 August 1932 and died on 6 January 2019, aged 86. The birthplace on record is London, England, UK.

Where is William Morgan Sheppard from?

William Morgan Sheppard was born in London, England, UK.

How many films has William Morgan Sheppard been in?

Filmoria lists 64 film credits for William Morgan Sheppard spanning 1962 to 2025. Every one of them is linked on this page, so you can go straight from here to the individual film.

What was the first William Morgan Sheppard film?

The earliest credit on record is Strongroom (1962).

What is the most recent William Morgan Sheppard film?

The most recently released credit is A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' (2025). New releases are covered in Movie News and rated in Movie Reviews.

Does William Morgan Sheppard have any upcoming films?

Nothing with a confirmed release date is listed at the moment. Anything newly dated turns up in Upcoming Movies, which tracks the UK release calendar.

What is the best William Morgan Sheppard film?

By audience score, The Prestige (2006) comes out on top with 8.2/10 from 18,411 votes. That is a crowd verdict rather than a critical one - Filmoria's own scores live in Movie Reviews.

Where can I watch William Morgan Sheppard films in the UK?

It depends on the title and the month - UK streaming rights move constantly. Filmoria's OTT section covers what has landed on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, NOW and the rest, and cinema releases are tracked in Movie News.

Is William Morgan Sheppard on social media?

The profiles on record are IMDb. The links are in the panel at the top of this page.

How does Filmoria put this page together?

Credits, dates and audience scores come from the film database Filmoria indexes; the write-up around them is generated from that data and refreshes as it changes, so nothing here goes stale. How ratings and verdicts work elsewhere on the site is set out in the Review Policy.

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