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Name
  
Simon Shepherd

Role
  
Actor


Spouse
  
Alexandra Byrne (m. 1980)

Siblings
  
Robin Shepherd

Simon Shepherd Will Preston played by Simon Shepherd

Children
  
Billie Shepherd, Arthur Shepherd, Joe Shepherd, Beatrice Shepherd

Parents
  
Margot Shepherd, Ben Shepherd

Movies and TV shows
  
Peak Practice, Henry V, Fire - Ice and Dynamite, Chancer, Spice World

Similar People
  
Alexandra Byrne, Willy Bogner - Jr, Bob Spiers, Vicente Aranda, Kenneth Branagh

Profiles

Simon shepherd jenny seagrove on brief encounter reunion lorraine


Simon Stephen Shepherd (born 20 August 1956) is an English actor. He is best known to TV audiences from many appearances, including as Dr Will Preston in five series of ITV's Peak Practice and Doctor Jonathan Barling in Casualty in Five Days.

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Simon Shepherd Will Preston played by Simon Shepherd

Shepherd was born in Bristol. He went to school at Clifton College in Bristol and was a contemporary of the director Roger Michell in Brown's House. He subsequently attended Manchester Metropolitan University and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and was a member of the National Youth Theatre.

Simon Shepherd Ciaran Brown meets Peak Practice actor Simon Shepherd

As well as his television appearances he has had many notable stage and film roles since 1980, including as Lord Ashbrook in the 2011 Bristol Old Vic production of Helen Edmundson's Coram Boy.

Simon shepherd on gmtv 2001


Simon Shepherd was regularly mentioned in the BBC comedy Gimme Gimme Gimme as Tom's crush and appeared as himself in an episode of each series.

On 16 February 2011 Simon Shepherd guest-starred in the 200th episode of the BBC TV Drama Doctors.

He played the role of Sir Norman Cavendish in the play The Duck House by Dan Patterson and Colin Swash, starring alongside Ben Miller and Diana Vickers. The show is a political farce based on the UK parliamentary expenses scandal of 2009 and played a five-week tour in October 2013 before transferring to London's Vaudeville Theatre through spring 2014.

In 2017 he appeared in the BBC series Father Brown as Edward Reese in episode 5.11 "The Sins of Others".

On March 25th 2017 he starred in BBC1's Casualty as Dr. Jonathan Barling in the episode 'Five Days.'

Personal life

He married the costume designer Alexandra Byrne in 1980 and they have four children. Shepherd supports several charities, especially those involving the well-being of children (Barnardo's, Tearfund BOPS and Save the Children).

Filmography

Actor
2020
Alex Rider (TV Series) as
Sir David Friend
- Hunt (2021) - Sir David Friend
- Friends (2020) - Sir David Friend
- Interrogation (2020) - Sir David Friend
2021
Midsomer Murders (TV Series) as
Reverend Oscar Hayden
- Scarecrow Murders (2021) - Reverend Oscar Hayden
2021
Mothering Sunday as
Giles Hobday
2021
On Island West (Short) as
Hector
2020
Returning (Short) as
Ed
2019
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (TV Series) as
Frederick Greenwood
- The Envious Court (2019) - Frederick Greenwood
2019
Bait as
Tim Leigh
1991
Casualty (TV Series) as
Jonathan Barling / Mr. Jonathan Barling / Dr. Jonathon Barling / ...
- Still A Police Matter (2018) - Jonathan Barling
- Blake's Heaven (2018) - Mr. Jonathan Barling
- Five Days (2017) - Dr. Jonathon Barling
- Allegiance (1991) - John Ferris
2017
Riviera (TV Series) as
Alan Morgan
- Faussaires / Counterfeiters (2017) - Alan Morgan
2017
Father Brown (TV Series) as
Edward Reese
- The Sins of Others (2017) - Edward Reese
2014
Death in Paradise (TV Series) as
Jacob Doran
- Political Suicide (2014) - Jacob Doran
2012
Frail as
Newton
2011
David Rose (Short) as
Doctor
2011
Holby City (TV Series) as
Tony Valentine
- In Between Days (2011) - Tony Valentine
2011
Doctors (TV Series) as
George Liston
- Quarantine (2011) - George Liston
2010
A Touch of Frost (TV Series) as
Tom Viner
- If Dogs Run Free: Part 2 (2010) - Tom Viner
- If Dogs Run Free: Part 1 (2010) - Tom Viner
2009
Luke & the Void (Short) as
George
1993
Poirot (TV Series) as
Dr Rendell / Andrew Hall
- Mrs McGinty's Dead (2008) - Dr Rendell
- Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan (1993) - Andrew Hall
2008
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Edward Wilson
- Danse Macabre (2008) - Edward Wilson
2008
The Invisibles (TV Mini Series) as
Peter Rackham
- Episode #1.3 (2008) - Peter Rackham
2006
Tripping Over (TV Mini Series) as
Simon
- Episode #1.6 (2006) - Simon
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - Simon
2003
Carmen as
Magistrado
2002
Pas de Trois (Short) as
Toby
1993
Peak Practice (TV Series) as
Dr. Will Preston
- United We Fall (2002) - Dr. Will Preston
- Gold (2002) - Dr. Will Preston
- Accused (2002) - Dr. Will Preston
- Bad Practice (2002) - Dr. Will Preston
- Betrayal (2002) - Dr. Will Preston
- Bald Retribution (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Assault (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Relationship Hounds (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Unhappy Will/Claire's Revenge (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Outsiders 2 (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Bad Tony (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Conduct Unbecoming (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Bad Medicine (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Blind Spot (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Crossfire (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Hidden Agendas (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Body Beautiful (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Suffer the Little Children (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Private Lives, Public Eye (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Prisoners of the Past (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Together We Stand (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Trust in Me (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Win Some, Lose Some (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Still Waters (2001) - Dr. Will Preston
- Electricity (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- Masquerade (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- Walls of Jericho (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- Playing God (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- Keeping Up the Act (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- Divided We Stand (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- Lonely Hearts: Part 2 (2000) - Dr. Will Preston
- The Price (1997) - Dr. Will Preston
- Letting Go (1997) - Dr. Will Preston
- Innocent Blood (1997) - Dr. Will Preston
- Eye of the Storm (1997) - Dr. Will Preston
- Whipping Boy (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Running on Empty (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Partners (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- New Horizons (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Looking Back (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- In Safe Hands (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Holding It Together (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Heart and Soul (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Close Ties (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- A New Life (1996) - Dr. Will Preston
- Other Lives (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Life and Soul (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Nobody's Fault (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Giving Up (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Bedside Manners (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Walking Away (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- A Normal Life (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Ill Wind (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Fighting Chance (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- To Have and to Hold (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Losing Out (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Family Ties (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Coming Out (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Tender (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Light at the End of the Tunnel (1995) - Dr. Will Preston
- Happy Ever After (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Power Games (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Abbey (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- A Brave Face (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Life Changes (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Chance Encounter (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Perfect Love (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Long Weekend (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Enemy Within (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Act of Remembrance (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Love Thy Neighbour (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Old Habits (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- In Good Faith (1994) - Dr. Will Preston
- Giddy Heights (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Listening Skills (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Hope to Die (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Impulsive Behaviour (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Roses Around the Door (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Growing Pains (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Outsiders (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
- Sharp Practice (1993) - Dr. Will Preston
2001
Two Days, Nine Lives as
Rupert
1989
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series) as
Ivor Fairfax Swan / Stephen Devenish
- Harm Done (2000) - Stephen Devenish
- No More Dying Then: Part Three (1989) - Ivor Fairfax Swan
- No More Dying Then: Part Two (1989) - Ivor Fairfax Swan
- No More Dying Then: Part One (1989) - Ivor Fairfax Swan
1999
Warriors (TV Series) as
Major 'Brick' Stone
1999
Rogue Trader as
Peter Norris
1999
Tilly Trotter (TV Mini Series) as
Mark Sopwith
- Episode #1.4 (1999) - Mark Sopwith
- Episode #1.3 (1999) - Mark Sopwith
- Episode #1.2 (1999) - Mark Sopwith
- Episode #1.1 (1999) - Mark Sopwith
1998
A Life for a Life (TV Movie) as
Taylor
1997
Spice World as
Doctor
1996
Erotic Tales (TV Series)
1996
Tales of Erotica as
Narrator (segment "The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch")
1995
Beyond Reason (TV Movie) as
Duncan McAllister
1995
Trip - A Mythology (Short) as
Jack Kerouac Character
1995
Bliss (TV Movie) as
Sam Bliss
1995
The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch (Short) as
Narrator
1994
Pie in the Sky (TV Series) as
Chris Bentley
- A Shot in the Dark (1994) - Chris Bentley
1993
It's Your Choice: Selection Skills for Managers (Video short) as
Interviewee #3
1992
Wuthering Heights as
Edgar Linton
1992
Cluedo (TV Series) as
Clive Moxton
- Deadly Dowry (1992) - Clive Moxton
1990
Chancer (TV Series) as
Piers Garfield-Ward / Piers Garfield Ward
- Sacrifice (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Fall (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Blood (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Remembrance (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Secrets (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Ashes (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Jo (1991) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Love (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Temptation (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- History (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Sanctuary (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Wreckage (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Lies (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Faith (1990) - Piers Garfield Ward
- Possessions (1990) - Piers Garfield Ward
- Pretenders (1990) - Piers Garfield Ward
- Trust (1990) - Piers Garfield Ward
- Hazard (1990) - Piers Garfield Ward
- Killing Floor (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
- Weapons from the Wall (1990) - Piers Garfield-Ward
1990
Sunday Pursuit (TV Movie) as
Mr. Gerald
1990
Feuer, Eis & Dynamit as
Alexander
1989
Henry V as
Duke Humphrey of Gloucester
1989
Deadline as
Marty Jones
1989
Uncle Silas (TV Mini Series) as
Captain Oakley
- Episode #1.2 (1989) - Captain Oakley
- Episode #1.1 (1989) - Captain Oakley
1986
Lytton's Diary (TV Series) as
TV Interviewer
- National Hero (1986) - TV Interviewer
1986
May We Borrow Your Husband? (TV Movie) as
Peter Travis
1985
Time for Murder (TV Series) as
Lawrence Penwarden
- This Lightning Always Strikes Twice (1985) - Lawrence Penwarden
1985
The Doctor and the Devils as
Harding
1985
Time and the Conways (TV Movie) as
Robin Conway
1985
Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced (TV Mini Series) as
Patrick Simmons
- Part 3 (1985) - Patrick Simmons
- Part 2 (1985) - Patrick Simmons
- Part 1 (1985) - Patrick Simmons
1984
Robin Hood (TV Series) as
Robert of Huntington / Alan a Dale
- The Greatest Enemy (1985) - Robert of Huntington (voice, uncredited)
- Alan a Dale (1984) - Alan a Dale (voice, uncredited)
1984
Sorrell and Son (TV Mini Series) as
Duncan Scott
- Episode #1.2 (1984) - Duncan Scott
1984
The Jewel in the Crown (TV Mini Series) as
Second Lieutenant
- The Towers of Silence (1984) - Second Lieutenant
1983
Jackanory (TV Series) as
Prince Zorn
- The 13 Clocks: Part 3 (1983) - Prince Zorn
- The 13 Clocks: Part 2 (1983) - Prince Zorn
- The 13 Clocks: Part 1 (1983) - Prince Zorn
1983
The Blue Dress (TV Movie) as
Adam
1983
The Lords of Discipline as
Senior
1982
Stalky & Co. (TV Mini Series) as
Cradall
- A Little Prep (1982) - Cradall
1979
BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series) as
John Gray / Rupert Brooke
- Aubrey (1982) - John Gray
- Sweet Wine of Youth (1979) - Rupert Brooke
1981
My Father's House (TV Mini Series) as
Jake Staveley
- Episode #1.5 (1981) - Jake Staveley
- Episode #1.4 (1981) - Jake Staveley
- Episode #1.2 (1981) - Jake Staveley
1980
Company and Co (TV Series) as
Otto Bokova
- In Concert (1980) - Otto Bokova
1979
The House on Garibaldi Street (TV Movie) as
Nickalous
1978
Lillie (TV Mini Series) as
Lord Alfred Douglas
- Mr. Jersey (1978) - Lord Alfred Douglas
- Home on the Range (1978) - Lord Alfred Douglas
1973
Jackanory Playhouse (TV Series) as
Prince Fortunatus
- The Magician's Heart (1973) - Prince Fortunatus
Producer
2017
The Great Escape (Short) (producer)
2011
Run (Short) (executive producer)
Soundtrack
1984
Robin Hood (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Alan a Dale (1984) - (performer: "My heart is Heavy as a Stone")
Self
2014
Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Doctors (2019) - Self - Contestant
- Theatre (2014) - Self - Contestant
2009
Celebrity Masterchef (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #4.4 (2009) - Self
2008
The Wright Stuff (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode #10.37 (2009) - Self - Guest Panelist
- Episode #9.190 (2008) - Self - Guest Panelist
2009
Loose Women (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #13.96 (2009) - Self
2008
Drama Trails (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 'Doc Martin' to 'Foyle's War' (2008) - Self
2005
ITV 50: The Golden Years (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2005
This Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 20 July 2005 (2005) - Self
2001
Rich and Famous (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.13 (2001) - Self
1999
Gimme Gimme Gimme (TV Series) as
Self
- Down and Out (2001) - Self
- Millennium (1999) - Self
- The Big Break (1999) - Self
2001
All-Star Family Fortunes (TV Series) as
Self
- Heartbeat vs Peak Practice (2001) - Self
1999
Masterchef (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.9 (1999) - Self
1997
Light Lunch (TV Series) as
Self
- Ooh Doctor, I Feel a Bit Peaky (1997) - Self
1997
Selection Box (TV Series) as
Self
- Dad's Army (1997) - Self

References

Simon Shepherd Wikipedia