English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85
Summary
English actor Jack Shepherd, known for his role in the TV drama Wycliffe, passed away at 85 after a short illness. Shepherd had a long career in television, theater, and film, and won several awards, including an Olivier Award.Key Facts
- Jack Shepherd was an English actor famous for the TV detective drama Wycliffe.
- He died at 85 in a hospital after a short illness.
- Shepherd received an Olivier Award for the play Glengarry Glen Ross in 1983.
- He played the role of Bill Brand in the 1970s ITV series about a fictional Labour MP.
- Shepherd had roles in numerous films and was also a playwright and theater director.
- He studied fine art at Newcastle University and later at The Central School for Speech and Drama in London.
- Shepherd directed The Two Gentlemen Of Verona at Shakespeare's Globe in 1996.
- He is survived by his wife Ann Scott and five children.
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