Anecdotes

Has played the same character, at an older age, as his son Mark Sheppard in an episode of Doctor Who (2005), in an episode of NCIS : Enquêtes spéciales (2003), and in the movie Mysterious Island (2010).

Father of Mark Sheppard.

Like his son Mark Sheppard, he has made guest appearances on Star Trek: Voyager (1995), Charmed (1998) and Doctor Who (2005).

A failed surgery at a young age resulted in his losing one of his eyes.

Has appeared as different characters in four Star Trek productions. He was the Klingon prison warden in Star Trek VI : Terre inconnue (1991), Dr. Ira Graves in the Star Trek: La nouvelle génération (1987) episode, The Schizoid Man (1989), Qatai in the Star Trek: Voyager (1995) episode, Bliss (1999), and as the Vulcan Science Minister in Star Trek (2009).

Along with Matt Frewer and Amanda Pays, he is one of only three actors to appear in both Max Headroom (1985) and Max Headroom (1987).

Was awarded the 1995 Drama-Logue Award for "The Homecoming" at the Matrix Theatre.

Is among 26 actors that have appeared in both the Doctor Who and Star Trek franchises.

He used to correspond with fans on the IMDb Message Boards (back when they existed); his screen-name was wmorgs.

Graduated from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England.

Was the runner-up for the role of Ambassador G'Kar on Babylon 5 (1993).