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English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85

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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