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Acting
Jack Shepherd
Jack Shepherd is best known for Midsomer Murders, Silent Witness, Rebellion and Lovejoy. Jack Shepherd was born on October 29, 1940. Jack Shepherd died on November 24, 2025 at the age of 85.
- Born
- October 29, 1940
- Place of birth
- Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- November 24, 2025 (85 years old)
Biography
Jack Shepherd was an English actor, playwright, theatre director, saxophone player and jazz pianist, who made his film debut in 1969 with All Neat in Black Stockings and The Virgin Soldiers. He is perhaps best known for his television roles, most notably the title role in detective drama Wycliffe. His daughter Catherine Shepherd is also an actress.
Known for
Filmography
- 2017FearlessArthur Banville
- 2016RebellionGeneral William Lowe
- 2013The Politician's HusbandJoe Hoynes
- 2010The NativityMelchior
- 2010ThorneJim Thorne
- 2009Moving OnCharlie
- 2008The Fixer
- 2006The Chase
- 2005All About George
- 2004LondonThomas de Quincey
- 2002The JuryRon Maher
- 2001High Stakes
- 2001Waking the DeadRalph Palmer
- 2000Lorna DooneReuben Huckaback
- 1997Midsomer MurdersMagnus Soane
- 1996Silent Witness
- 1994WycliffeDetective Superintendent Wycliffe
- 1994Calling the ShotsNick
- 1992Between the Lines
- 1991PerformanceBertolt Brecht
- 1990Shoot to KillDCC John Stalker
- 1989Screen OneBlake
- 19894 PlayMr. Allsop
- 1988The Play on OneMalcolm Sloman
- 1988Blind JusticeFrank Cartwright
- 1987Tickets for the TitanicRev David Williams
- 1986LovejoyJamie
- 1986ScreenPlayJohann Frink
- 1985The MysteriesLucifer / Judas / Satan
- 1985Screen TwoHarry
- 1982American PlayhouseBertolt Brecht
- 1978Scorpion TalesMark Hawkins
- 1977Count DraculaRenfield
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekH1B
- 1976Bill BrandBill Brand
- 1976Red Letter DayPhil Parish - Director
- 1975The Girls of Slender MeansRudi Bittesch
- 1974PlayhouseColin Brent
- 1974Churchill's PeopleCornet Henry Denne
- 1973Orson Welles' Great MysteriesDavid Belcito
- 1973Second City FirstsGordon
- 1972Full HouseActor in Sketches
- 1971BudgiePC Donnelly
- 1970Play for TodayWilliam Waite
- 1969World in FermentDoug Searchbaker
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreJack Youngman
- 1969Plays of TodayWeaver
- 1967OmnibusSelf
- 1967ITV PlayhouseTommy Smith
- 1967TrappedWebber
- 1965Thirty-Minute Theatre'Wing Nut' Williams
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jack Shepherd been in?
Jack Shepherd is best known for Midsomer Murders, Silent Witness, Rebellion and Lovejoy.
When was Jack Shepherd born?
Jack Shepherd was born on October 29, 1940. (Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK)
How old is Jack Shepherd?
Jack Shepherd died on November 24, 2025 at the age of 85.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·