Robert Shepherd

Robert Shepherd

Personal Details

Biography

Robert Shepherd, a dedicated professional, has spent his life pursuing his passion for acting. Born and raised on a farm in southern Missouri, he was instilled with a strong sense of values and discipline from a young age. After completing his college education, Shepherd embarked on a career as an elementary school teacher, utilizing his exceptional communication skills to shape young minds.

However, his true calling lay in the world of acting. As a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Shepherd served his country with distinction, completing over 20 years of service. Despite the demands of his military career, he continued to nurture his love for the performing arts, appearing in numerous local community theater productions, including iconic plays such as 1776, The Four Poster, and Oklahoma.

Upon retiring from the Army, Shepherd was finally able to dedicate himself full-time to his acting career. He has since appeared in a wide range of TV, industrial films, and motion pictures, showcasing his remarkable versatility as a performer. Some of his most notable roles include Evan Almighty, Dean Teaster's Ghost Town, and Book of Ruth.

Today, Shepherd resides in Virginia with his loving wife, Marcia, and continues to pursue his dream of bringing characters to life on the big and small screens.

Career

I Want to Jump
I Want to Jump as Pastor Herb
Mardi Gras Man
Mardi Gras Man as Tom Karkut
2021
Past Shadows
Past Shadows as Charles Bando
2020
Mary 4 Mayor
Mary 4 Mayor as Franklin
2018
Affairs of State
Affairs of State as Fundraiser Guest
Dystopia
Dystopia as Senator Williams
2017
The Colors of Emily
The Colors of Emily as Sam Hopkins
Permanent
Permanent as Harold
2016
Worth the Price
Worth the Price as Paul Williams
2015
The Reconciler
The Reconciler as Detective Tilton
2012
Lincoln
Lincoln as Dr. Joseph K. Barnes
2007
Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty as Congressman
2006
Flags of Our Fathers
Flags of Our Fathers as Senator (uncredited)
2000
The Contender
The Contender as Congressman (uncredited)
Hollow Man
Hollow Man as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1996
My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1995
Major Payne
Major Payne as Army Officer (uncredited)