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{{For|the musician of [[The Elizabeth Shepherd Trio]]|Elizabeth Shepherd (musician)}}
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{{short description|British actress}}
{{Short description|British actress}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
|image = Elizabeth Shepherd 2019.jpg
|image = Elizabeth Shepherd 2019.jpg
|caption = Shepherd in 2019
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1936|8|12}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1936|8|12}}
|birth_place = [[London]], England
|birth_place = [[London]], England
|years_active = 1959–present
|years_active = 1959–present
|spouse = [[John Ringham]] (1959–1962; divorced)<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-ringham-actor-best-known-as-pennys-father-in-just-good-friends-1228171.html</ref>
|spouse = {{Marriage|[[John Ringham]]|1959|1962|end=divorced}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/john-ringham-actor-best-known-as-pennys-father-in-just-good-friends-1228171.html|title=John Ringham: Actor best known as Penny's father in 'Just Good|date=6 January 2009|first=Anthony |last=Hayward|website=[[The Independent]]}}</ref>{{Marriage|Barry Boys|1965}}
|website = [http://www.elizabethshepherdactor.com]
|website = [http://www.elizabethshepherdactor.com Official website]
| other_names = Elizabeth Shephard, Elizabeth Sheppard
| other_names = Elizabeth Shephard, Elizabeth Sheppard
}}
}}

'''Elizabeth Shepherd''' (born 12 August 1936) is an English character actress whose long career has encompassed the stage and both the big and small screens. Her television work has been especially prolific. Shepherd's surname has been variously rendered as '''"Shephard"''' and '''"Sheppard".'''
'''Elizabeth Shepherd''' (born 12 August 1936) is an English character actress whose long career has encompassed the stage and both the big and small screens. Her television work has been especially prolific. Shepherd's surname has been variously rendered as '''"Shephard"''' and '''"Sheppard".'''


==Career==
==Career==
Shepherd began acting in television series in 1959. In 1960, she appeared in an [[The Citadel (1960 British miniseries)|adaptation]] of [[A. J. Cronin]]'s novel, ''[[The Citadel (novel)|The Citadel]]''. She was the original choice to play Emma Peel in the 1960s [[television]] series ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''. However, after filming nearly two episodes, Shepherd left the production and was replaced by [[Diana Rigg]].<ref>http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/british-television/108823-avengers-starring-elizabeth-shepherd.html</ref> In 1970 she appeared on Broadway in [[Barry England]]'s ''[[Conduct Unbecoming (play)|Conduct Unbecoming]]'', a story of the British Army in [[Rudyard Kipling|Kipling]]'s India, as Mrs. Hasseltine. She was praised for her performance in ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine.<ref>Kalem, T.E. "Theater: The Thin Red Line". ''Time'' magazine, October 26, 1970, page 93</ref> Shepherd was pictured in ''Time'' along with her co-stars, the pop singers [[Jeremy Clyde]] and [[Paul Jones (singer)|Paul Jones]], who began their roles as British subalterns in London during 1969.
Shepherd began acting in television series in 1959. In 1960, she appeared in an [[The Citadel (1960 British miniseries)|adaptation]] of [[A. J. Cronin]]'s novel, ''[[The Citadel (novel)|The Citadel]]''. She was the original choice to play [[Emma Peel]] in the 1960s [[television]] series ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''. However, after filming nearly two episodes, Shepherd left the production and was replaced by [[Diana Rigg]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/british-television/108823-avengers-starring-elizabeth-shepherd.html |title=The Avengers starring Elizabeth Shepherd |access-date=10 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928225751/http://www.britmovie.co.uk/forums/british-television/108823-avengers-starring-elizabeth-shepherd.html |archive-date=28 September 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 1970, she appeared on Broadway in [[Barry England]]'s ''[[Conduct Unbecoming (play)|Conduct Unbecoming]]'', a story of the British Army in [[Rudyard Kipling|Kipling]]'s India, as Mrs Hasseltine. She was praised for her performance in ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine.<ref>Kalem, T.E. "Theater: The Thin Red Line". ''Time'' magazine, 26 October 1970, page 93</ref> Shepherd was pictured in ''Time'' along with her co-stars, the pop singers [[Jeremy Clyde]] and [[Paul Jones (singer)|Paul Jones]], who began their roles as British subalterns in London during 1969.{{cn|date=November 2022}}
In film she appeared as both Lady Rowena and Ligeia in Roger Corman's ''[[The Tomb of Ligeia]]'' (1965),<ref>http://wearemoviegeeks.com/2011/05/vincentennial-interview-with-elizabeth-shepherd-star-of-tomb-of-ligeia/</ref> as well as ''[[Damien: Omen II]]'' as the ill-fated reporter Joan Hart, ''[[The Kidnapping of the President]]'', ''[[Deadly Companion]]'' and ''[[Amelia (film)|Amelia]]''. Her TV work includes the cult series ''[[The Corridor People]]'' (1966), the 1978 miniseries ''[[The Bastard (1978 film)|The Bastard]]'', and ''[[The Cleopatras]]'', a [[BBC]] historical drama.


In film she appeared as both Lady Rowena and Ligeia in Roger Corman's ''[[The Tomb of Ligeia]]'' (1964),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2011/05/vincentennial-interview-with-elizabeth-shepherd-star-of-tomb-of-ligeia/|title=VINCENTENNIAL: Interview with Elizabeth Shepherd, Star of TOMB OF LIGEIA|date=3 May 2011|website=We Are Movie Geeks|access-date=19 September 2020|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414014122/http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2011/05/vincentennial-interview-with-elizabeth-shepherd-star-of-tomb-of-ligeia/|url-status=dead}}</ref> as well as in ''[[Damien - Omen II]]'' as the ill-fated reporter Joan Hart, ''[[The Kidnapping of the President]]'', ''[[Deadly Companion]]'' and ''[[Amelia (film)|Amelia]]''.
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Elizabeth Shepherd has acted in numerous stage plays in both Shakespearean and contemporary dramas. As well as teaching drama at the Stella Adler school, she starred in "December Fools" in 2006 at the Abingdon Theater in New York. In 2014, she starred in a Canadian production of Driving Miss Daisy.


Her TV work includes the cult series ''[[The Corridor People]]'' (1966), the 1978 miniseries ''[[The Bastard (1978 film)|The Bastard]]'', and ''[[The Cleopatras]]'', a [[BBC]] historical drama.
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An article in the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' reported an incident of Shepherd being a victim of [[identity theft]] and [[mortgage fraud]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.thestar.com/News/article/144238 | title = Actress taken in by tenants | work = The Toronto Star | publisher = | accessdate = 27 March 2007| first=Harold | last=Levy | date=20 July 2006}}</ref>


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Elizabeth Shepherd has acted in numerous stage plays in both Shakespearean and contemporary dramas. As well as teaching drama at the Stella Adler school, she starred in "December Fools" in 2006 at the Abingdon Theater in [[New York City|New York]]. In 2014, she starred in a Canadian production of ''Driving Miss Daisy''.{{cn|date=November 2022}}
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In 2019 she recorded Edgar Allan Poe’s Ligeia along with other Poe tales for a CD release.

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An article in the ''[[Toronto Star]]'' reported an incident of Shepherd being a victim of [[identity theft]] and [[mortgage fraud]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.thestar.com/News/article/144238 | title = Actress taken in by tenants | work = The Toronto Star | access-date = 27 March 2007| first=Harold | last=Levy | date=20 July 2006}}</ref>

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In 2019, she released an [[audiobook]] of [[Edgar Allan Poe]]'s ''Ligeia'' along with other Poe tales. The CD has been met with critical acclaim.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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*''[[The Tomb of Ligeia]]'' (1964) - The Lady Rowena Trevanion / The Lady Ligeia
*''[[The Tomb of Ligeia]]'' (1964) - The Lady Rowena Trevanion / The Lady Ligeia
*''[[Hell Boats]]'' (1970) - Alison
*''[[Hell Boats]]'' (1970) - Alison
*''[[Damien: Omen II]]'' (1978) - Joan Hart
*''[[The Duchess of Duke Street]]'' (1976) - Series 1, episode 7 - Diana Strickland
*''[[Damien - Omen II]]'' (1978) - Joan Hart
*''[[Deadly Companion]]'' (1980) - Frances
*''[[Deadly Companion]]'' (1980) - Frances
*''[[The Kidnapping of the President]]'' (1980) - Joan Scott
*''[[The Kidnapping of the President]]'' (1980) - Joan Scott
*''Love'' (1982) - Mrs. Wiseman (segment "Julia")
*''Love'' (1982) - Mrs Wiseman (segment "Julia")
*''Invitation to the Wedding'' (1985) - Lady Caroline
*''Invitation to the Wedding'' (1985) - Lady Caroline
*''[[Head Office]]'' (1985) - Mrs. Issel
*''[[Head Office]]'' (1985) - Mrs Issel
*''[[Criminal Law (film)|Criminal Law]]'' (1988) - Dr. Sybil Thiel
*''[[Criminal Law (film)|Criminal Law]]'' (1988) - Dr Sybil Thiel
*''[[Mustard Bath (film)|Mustard Bath]]'' (1993) - Matthew's mother
*''[[Mustard Bath (film)|Mustard Bath]]'' (1993) - Matthew's mother
*''[[Time to Say Goodbye?]]'' (1997) - Teresa Rodriguez
*''[[Time to Say Goodbye?]]'' (1997) - Teresa Rodriguez
*''[[The White Raven (1998 film)|The White Raven]]'' (1998) - Hannah Rothschild
*''[[The White Raven (1998 film)|The White Raven]]'' (1998) - Hannah Rothschild
*''[[The Spreading Ground]]'' (2000) - Mayor Hackett
*''[[The Spreading Ground]]'' (2000) - Mayor Hackett
*''[[Desire (2000 film)|Desire]]'' (2000) - Mrs. Waterson
*''[[Desire (2000 film)|Desire]]'' (2000) - Mrs Waterson
*''[[Amelia (film)|Amelia]]'' (2009) - Frances Putnam
*''[[Amelia (film)|Amelia]]'' (2009) - Frances Putnam


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.elizabethshepherdactor.com Official website]
* [http://www.elizabethshepherdactor.com Official website]
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* {{IMDb name|0791774}}
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For the musician of the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio, see Elizabeth Shepherd (musician).

Elizabeth Shepherd
Shepherd in 2019
Born (1936-08-12) 12 August 1936 (age 88)
London, England
Other namesElizabeth Shephard, Elizabeth Sheppard
Years active1959–present
Spouse
​
​
(m. 1959; div. 1962)​
[1]
Barry Boys
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(m. 1965)​
WebsiteOfficial website

Elizabeth Shepherd (born 12 August 1936) is an English character actress whose long career has encompassed the stage and both the big and small screens. Her television work has been especially prolific. Shepherd's surname has been variously rendered as "Shephard" and "Sheppard".

Career

[edit]

Shepherd began acting in television series in 1959. In 1960, she appeared in an adaptation of A. J. Cronin's novel, The Citadel. She was the original choice to play Emma Peel in the 1960s television series The Avengers. However, after filming nearly two episodes, Shepherd left the production and was replaced by Diana Rigg.[2]

In 1970, she appeared on Broadway in Barry England's Conduct Unbecoming, a story of the British Army in Kipling's India, as Mrs Hasseltine. She was praised for her performance in Time magazine.[3] Shepherd was pictured in Time along with her co-stars, the pop singers Jeremy Clyde and Paul Jones, who began their roles as British subalterns in London during 1969.[citation needed]

In film she appeared as both Lady Rowena and Ligeia in Roger Corman's The Tomb of Ligeia (1964),[4] as well as in Damien - Omen II as the ill-fated reporter Joan Hart, The Kidnapping of the President, Deadly Companion and Amelia.

Her TV work includes the cult series The Corridor People (1966), the 1978 miniseries The Bastard, and The Cleopatras, a BBC historical drama.

Elizabeth Shepherd has acted in numerous stage plays in both Shakespearean and contemporary dramas. As well as teaching drama at the Stella Adler school, she starred in "December Fools" in 2006 at the Abingdon Theater in New York. In 2014, she starred in a Canadian production of Driving Miss Daisy.[citation needed]

An article in the Toronto Star reported an incident of Shepherd being a victim of identity theft and mortgage fraud in 2006.[5]

In 2019, she released an audiobook of Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia along with other Poe tales. The CD has been met with critical acclaim.

Filmography

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Hayward, Anthony (6 January 2009). "John Ringham: Actor best known as Penny's father in 'Just Good". The Independent.
  2. ^ "The Avengers starring Elizabeth Shepherd". Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
  3. ^ Kalem, T.E. "Theater: The Thin Red Line". Time magazine, 26 October 1970, page 93
  4. ^ "VINCENTENNIAL: Interview with Elizabeth Shepherd, Star of TOMB OF LIGEIA". We Are Movie Geeks. 3 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  5. ^ Levy, Harold (20 July 2006). "Actress taken in by tenants". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 27 March 2007.
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