Scott Shepherd | |
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Born | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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).
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. [1] [2] [3]
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. [4] 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. [5] The film was directed by Steven Spielberg, which released on October 16, 2015, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. [6]
Shepherd also played the role of Cardinal Dussolier in the HBO series The Young Pope along with Jude Law. [7] [8] He was seen in the political drama film Norman along with Richard Gere. [9] 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. [9]
In 2012, Shepherd was romantically linked to actress Marin Ireland when the couple both worked for a Wooster Group production of Troilus and Cressida in London. [10] During the period, the two physically fought at home, with Ireland once appearing at rehearsals with a black eye. Ireland left the production, and has accused the company of unjustly putting pressure on her to do so. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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" |
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