Jack Shepherd
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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.
Jack Shepherd Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Shepherd reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Shepherd's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Jack Shepherd's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ready When You Are, Mr McGill, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Shepherd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Shepherd's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Shepherd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Greed | Eric Weeks | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Greyhawk | Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Into the Storm | Neville Chamberlain | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | God on Trial | Kuhn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Golden Compass | Master | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Dad for Christmas | Bert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Only Boy for Me | Grandpa | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | All About George | Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Cock and Bull Story | Surgeon | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Boudica | Claudius | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Other Boleyn Girl | Thomas Boleyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ultimate Fights from the Movies | Referee (Crossing the Line) (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Man and Boy | Paddy Silver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Charlotte Gray | Pichon | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Martins | DI Tony Branch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Lorna Doone | Reuben Huckaback | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Wonderland | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Scarlet Tunic | Dr. Edward Grove | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hope In The Year Two | Prisoner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | No Escape | Dysart | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Trust Me | Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Tales from Hollywood | Bertolt Brecht | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Blue Ice | Stevens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Blue Black Permanent | Philip Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Twenty-One | Kenneth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Woman at War | Tobias Moszkiewiez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Object of Beauty | Marty Slaughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Crimestrike | Director of Public Prosecutions | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Big Man | Referee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Van Gogh | Paul Gaugin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ball-Trap On The Cote Sauvage | Joe Marriot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nobody Here But Us Chickens | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story | Brodi | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Angry Earth | Doctor Price | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Lights and Shadows | Teo | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Body Contact | Dickie Finn | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Scoop | Corker | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Escape from Sobibor | Itzhak Lichtman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hospice | Maybury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Room for the Winter | James van Stanten | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sons and Lovers | Baxter Dawes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Unborn | Colin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Nina | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Count Dracula | Renfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Ready When You Are, Mr McGill | Phil Parish - Director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Something to Hide | Joe Pepper | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Roll On Four O'Clock | Jack Youngman | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Virgin Soldiers | Sgt Wellbeloved | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Bed Sitting Room | Underwater Vicar | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | All Neat in Black Stockings | Dwyer | Flop | Similar → |
Jack Shepherd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Shepherd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Shepherd is "Ready When You Are, Mr McGill" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Shepherd acted in?
Jack Shepherd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Shepherd?
Other notable films include "All About George", "Trust Me", and "The Unborn".