| Birth date | December 8, 1966 (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Scott Shepherd is an American film, theater, and television actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Bridge of Spies (2015), Jason Bourne (2016), El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).
Career
Shepherd began his acting career in theater. He has appeared in several productions of The Wooster Group and is also known for his work as narrator in the play Gatz by Elevator Repair Service, for which he won an Obie Award.[1][2][3][4]
In 2014, Shepherd appeared in the comedy film And So It Goes as Luke, along with Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, and Sterling Jerins. Rob Reiner directed the film, which was released on July 25, 2014.[5] In 2015, Shepherd played a supporting role of a CIA operative named Hoffman in the Cold War-era spy film Bridge of Spies opposite Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance.[6] The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and was released on October 16, 2015, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.[7]
Shepherd also played the role of Cardinal Dussolier in the HBO series The Young Pope along with Jude Law.[8][9] He appeared in the political drama film Norman along with Richard Gere.[10] Shepherd had a supporting role as Director of National Intelligence, opposite Matt Damon, in the thriller film Jason Bourne, which was released on July 29, 2016.[10]
In June 2024, Shepherd starred in Elevator Repair Service's adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses, which had its world premiere at Bard College. In addition to being credited as co-director and dramaturgist, Shepherd played Buck Mulligan and Blazes Boylan.[11]
Personal life
In 2012, Shepherd dated actress Marin Ireland when the couple both worked for a Wooster Group production of Troilus and Cressida in London.[12] During that period, the two physically fought at home, with Ireland once appearing at rehearsals with a black eye. Ireland later expressed disappointment that the Wooster Group did not do more to support her, and has lobbied theater unions to create protocols for handling misconduct.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Throwing Down | Wade | |
| 2011 | Brief Reunion | Teddy | |
| Meanwhile | Joe's Brother | ||
| 2013 | Side Effects | NYPD Detective | |
| 2014 | And So It Goes | Luke | |
| 2015 | The Family Fang | Art Critic | |
| Bridge of Spies | Hoffman | ||
| Ithaca | Corbett | ||
| 2016 | Jason Bourne | Director of National Intelligence Edwin Russell | |
| Norman | Bruce Schwartz | ||
| 2017 | Hostiles | Wesley Quaid | |
| 2018 | Radium Girls | Mr. Leech | |
| 2019 | The Report | Senator Mark Udall | |
| Dark Phoenix | John Grey | ||
| First Cow | Captain | ||
| El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Casey | ||
| 2020 | Slow Machine | Gerard | |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Byron Burkhart | |
| 2025 | The Rivals of Amziah King | ||
| The Phoenician Scheme | Field Reporter |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Young Pope | Cardinal Dussolier | 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Elementary | Anson Gephardt | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Wormwood | Lt. Col. Vincent Ruwet | 5 episodes |
| 2019 | True Detective | Harris James | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Bluff City Law | George Bell | 10 episodes |
| 2020 | Prodigal Son | Dr. Simon Coppenrath | Episode: "Internal Affairs" |
| 2022 | The Good Fight | Brian Goner | Episode: "The End of Everything" |
| 2023 | The Last of Us | David | Episode: "When We Are in Need" |
| 2025 | The Lowdown | Allen Murphy | Ongoing series |
References
- ^ Zinoman, Jason (October 28, 2007). "Hamlet - Wooster Group - Scott Shepherd - Theater". The New York Times. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Kennedy, Mark (March 16, 2012). "The Man Who Knows All 49,000 Words Of 'The Great Gatsby' By Heart". The Huffington Post. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Time Out with Gatz star Scott Shepherd". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "2011 Award Recipients". Obie Awards. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ Butler, Karen (July 11, 2014). "Michael Douglas says he didn't like his canine co-star in 'And So It Goes'". UPI. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Dziemianowicz, Joe (October 19, 2015). "The Broadway connections in 'Bridge of Spies'". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ "Bridge of Spies (2015)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (August 4, 2015). "Paolo Sorrentino's 'Young Pope' Rounds Out Cast With James Cromwell And Slew Of Top International Talent". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (August 26, 2015). "First Look: Jude Law As 'The Young Pope' - Edinburgh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 20, 2015). "'Bridge of Spies' Actor Joins Matt Damon in 'Bourne' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Higgins, Molly (June 20, 2024). "Elevator Repair Service's Ulysses Begins World Premiere June 20". Playbill. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Healy, Patrick (March 15, 2015). "Sex and Violence, Beyond the Script". UPI. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
External links
- Scott Shepherd (actor) at IMDb