James Sheppard

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About me

Actor/Singer living in Harrow, London, with bases in Manchester, The Lake District, Vancouver and Brisbane. I have built up several years on-stage experience in leading and supporting roles, ranging from drama, comedy and musical theatre, and since completing my training I have focused on expanding my experience on screen. I bring an enthusiastic but focused attitude to any production and I pride myself for being able to take direction well and adapt on the fly. Am interested in working in all areas. Originally trained as a Set & Costume designer with additional experience in Stage Management. Founding member of The Roses Theatre Company.

Additional Information

"I cast James Sheppard to be the lead in my first film, Striplight. He’s a compelling screen actor with the versatility to adjust the action you want played as directed, and brings intensity to the role. He gave me a brave and nuanced performance - which is exactly what Striplight needed, and I only regret not having more time and more scenes to shoot with James for a better film all round. I’m looking forward to seeing James Sheppard on more of our screens in the future. " - Alexander Clare, Director, Striplight

"The NCO of the group, the Bible-reading Serjeant Musgrave, gives scope for a quite magnificent performance from James Sheppard" - Phil Cram, Workington Times & Star, 2013 (Serjeant Musgrave's Dance)

"James Sheppard playing his first leading role with the society, was a superb Public Enemy No 13, Moonface Martin" - Ed McGhee, NODA, 2012 (Anything Goes)

Additional Skills

Own Car
Poi
Basic Power Tools and Carpentry
Model Making and Material Knowledge
Drawing
Technical Drawing
Painting

Skills

Skin Colour	White
Hair Length	Short
Native accent	English
Accents (UK)	Cockney, English, standard, Glasgow, Hertfordshire, London, RP, Scottish, Standard, South London, Welsh, Standard, West Country
Accents (North American)	Californian, General American, New York City, Texas
Accents (International)	African (South), Irish, Russian
Interested in	Comedy, Commercials, Corporate, Film (Professional), Film (Student), Modelling, Music Videos, Online, Panto, Radio, Rehearsed Readings, Theatre (Fringe), Theatre (Professional), Theatre (Touring), TIE/TYA, TV, Voice Over
Experienced in	Comedy, Film (Student), Music Videos, Panto, Theatre (Professional)
General Singing Skills	Solo
Specific Singing Skills	Baritone
General Dance Skills	Tap
Organisation Membership	Equity
Stage Combat Skills	Intermediate
Driving Licences	Standard
Facial Characteristics	Beard, Sideburns
Perform nude?	Yes