Mark Sheppard is an English actor and musician, has gained recognition for his versatile roles. Notably, he portrayed the demon/King of Hell Crowley on Supernatural. His repertoire includes recurring roles as lawyer Romo Lampkin on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, Interpol investigator James Sterling on Leverage, and small-time crime lord Badger on Joss Whedon’s Firefly.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 59 years
Height- 1.74 m
Weight- 76 kg
Full name-Mark Andreas Sheppard
Born- 30 May 1964
Birthplace-London, United Kingdom
Spouse-Sarah Louise Fudge (m. 2015), Jessica Sheppard (m. 2004–2014)
Profession-Actor and musician
Nationality- British
Parents
Born in London, England, Mark Andreas Sheppard is the son of actor W. Morgan Sheppard and Regina Lisa (née Scherer) Sheppard. His father was an English actor with a career spanning over 50 years, appeared in over 100 films and television programs. Mark Sheppard’s heritage includes Irish and German descent.
Wife and Children
Sheppard tied the knot with his first wife, Jessica, on March 6, 2004, and they welcomed two sons, Max and Will. Unfortunately, the couple divorced on December 23, 2014. Subsequently, on November 9, 2015, Sheppard entered matrimony with Australian heiress Sarah Louise Fudge. Their private ceremony took place on November 19, 2016, in Malibu, California. Adding to their family, their daughter, Isabella Rose, was born on March 1, 2016.
Career
Music Career
As a teenager, Sheppard delved into drumming, embarking on a musical journey that involved recording and touring with various artists. His experiences included collaborations with Robyn Hitchcock, the Television Personalities, the Finnish rock band Hanoi Rocks, and the Irish group Light a Big Fire. Mark showcased his drumming skills on Light a Big Fire’s second album.
Television Career
Sheppard’s television credits encompass a diverse range of roles, including appearances in the “Fire” episode of The X-Files, a stint on the Jerry Bruckheimer action series Soldier of Fortune, and guest-starring or recurring roles on shows such as The Practice, The Invisible Man, Special Unit 2, JAG, Star Trek: Voyager, The Chronicle, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, Monk, and Las Vegas, among others. Notably, he portrayed a demon named Arnon in the Charmed episode titled “Witches in Tights” and took on the role of Badger, a semi-comical crime boss, in Joss Whedon’s Firefly. Sheppard also appeared in Whedon’s Dollhouse as Paul Ballard’s dismissive FBI superior.
In addition to his varied roles, Sheppard played a villain in season five of the Fox show 24 and took on the role of Patricia Arquette’s reincarnated Jack the Ripper-style serial killer nemesis on Medium. His credits further include portraying Romo Lampkin in seasons three and four of Battlestar Galactica, a recurring role as Manservant Neville in ABC Family’s The Middleman, Anthony Anthros on Bionic Woman, Sterling, the nemesis character on Leverage, and the King of Hell Crowley on Supernatural.
Sheppard made appearances in the pilot episode of White Collar as a villainous master forger and as the Director of the Ring criminal organization in Chuck. He also featured in the SyFy series Warehouse 13 as Regent Benedict Valda. In the 2011 Doctor Who episodes “The Impossible Astronaut” and “Day of the Moon,” he portrayed the character Canton Everett Delaware III. Notably, he returned to White Collar in October 2013, reprising his 2009 role as master forger Curtis Hagen.
Film Career
Mark Sheppard’s filmography includes notable roles such as Guildford Four member Patrick Armstrong in the Jim Sheridan film In the Name of the Father, where he starred alongside Daniel Day-Lewis and Emma Thompson. Additionally, he appeared in the romantic comedy Lover’s Knot, the Russian historical drama Out of the Cold, the thriller Unstoppable, and the dark independent film Broken, featuring Heather Graham and Jeremy Sisto. Sheppard also played significant roles in Megalodon and New Alcatraz.
In the realm of directing, Sheppard took on the role of director for the film Room 101, featuring his father, actor W. Morgan Sheppard. He also co-starred with his father in the psychological thriller Nether World, a project in which the younger Sheppard served as co-producer. Notably, the elder Sheppard portrayed the older version of Mark Sheppard’s character in the mentioned Doctor Who and NCIS episodes.
Mark Sheppard’s filmography includes notable roles such as Guildford Four member Patrick Armstrong in the Jim Sheridan film In the Name of the Father, where he starred alongside Daniel Day-Lewis and Emma Thompson. Additionally, he appeared in the romantic comedy Lover’s Knot, the Russian historical drama Out of the Cold, the thriller Unstoppable, and the dark independent film Broken, featuring Heather Graham and Jeremy Sisto. Sheppard also played significant roles in Megalodon and New Alcatraz.
In the realm of directing, Sheppard took on the role of director for the film Room 101, featuring his father, actor W. Morgan Sheppard. He also co-starred with his father in the psychological thriller Nether World, a project in which the younger Sheppard served as co-producer. Notably, the elder Sheppard portrayed the older version of Mark Sheppard’s character in the mentioned Doctor Who and NCIS episodes. Since 2011, Mark Sheppard has been “The Voice” of BBC America promos and announcements.
Net Worth 2023
Mark possesses an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Mark Sheppard’s Health Update
Mark Sheppard’s Recovery after Six ‘Massive’ Heart Attacks
Actor Mark Sheppard, renowned for his portrayal of demon Crowley on the TV show Supernatural, is currently undergoing recovery in a hospital following a near-fatal experience involving several consecutive heart attacks. The 59-year-old actor shared that he collapsed in his Los Angeles kitchen on Saturday, enduring a harrowing ordeal of “six massive heart attacks.”
He said he was ” brought back from [the] dead” four times, calling the health scare a “widowmaker”.
“I apparently had a 100% blockage in my LAD (left anterior descending artery),” he wrote in an Instagram post detailing the incident.
“My chances of survival were virtually nil,” he added.
“I feel great. Humbled once more.”
Expressing gratitude, Sheppard extended thanks to his wife, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. He announced his intention to return home from the hospital on Monday.
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