Simon Shepherd (born 20 August 1956) is a British actor. He is well known to TV audiences from many appearances, including Dr Will Preston in five series of ITV's Peak Practice.Shepherd was born in Bristol, England. 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.As well as his television appearances he has had many notable stage and film roles since 1980.
Manchester Metropolitan University, Clifton College
Nationality
British
Spouse
Alexandra Byrne
Children
Joe Shepherd, Billie Shepherd, Arthur Shepherd, Beatrice Shepherd
Parents
Ben Shepherd, Margot Shepherd
Siblings
Robin Shepherd
Nominations
WhatsOnStage Award for Best Ensemble Performance
Movies
Henry V, Fire, Ice and Dynamite, Spice World, Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, Tales of Erotica, Rogue Trader, Carmen, Murder On Line One, Bliss, The Dark Angel, Mrs McGinty’s Dead, A Life for a Life, Avenging Angels, A Casual Affair, May We Borrow Your Husband?, Truly Fatal Attraction
TV Shows
Peak Practice, Chancer, Tilly Trotter
Star Sign
Leo
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Fact
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Supports Barnardos and Save The Children Fund charities.
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Simon and Alex have three children: Joe and twins Arthur & Billie.