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| Name = Mark Allen Shepherd
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| image = Mark Allen Shepherd.jpg
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| Gender = Male
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| Date of birth = {{d|7|January|1961}}
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| Place of birth = Rockville Centre, New York, USA
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| Roles = [[:Category:Performers|Background actor]]; [[:Category:Art department|Artwork provider]]
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| Characters = [[Morn]] (primary character; see [[Mark Allen Shepherd#Star Trek appearances|additional appearances]] below)
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| image2 = Morn.jpg
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| imagecap2 = ...as Morn
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| image3 = Mark Allen Shepherd in make up.jpg
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| imagecap3 = ...getting his Morn makeup applied
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:''You may also be looking for [[Leucon]] actor [[Mark A. Sheppard]].''
 
:''You may also be looking for [[Leucon]] actor [[Mark A. Sheppard]].''
 
'''Mark Allen Shepherd''' {{born|7|January|1961}} is an actor and artist from Rockville Centre, New York who is best known for his portrayal of the [[Lurian]] freighter captain [[Morn]] in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''. Throughout the seven year run of ''Deep Space Nine'', Shepherd never received official credit and appeared in other background roles as well. He also portrayed Morn in episodes of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''.
[[File:Mark Allen Shepherd.jpg|thumb|Mark Allen Shepherd]]
 
[[File:Morn.jpg|thumb|... as Morn]]
 
[[File:Mark Allen Shepherd in make up.jpg|thumb|Getting his Morn make-up]]
 
'''Mark Allen Shepherd''' {{born|7|January|1961}}, an actor from Rockville Centre, New York, is best known for his portrayal of the character of [[Morn]], the [[Lurian]] freighter captain who frequented [[Quark's]] on [[Deep Space 9]] in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', even though his name never appeared in the official credits. In addition, he appeared in at least two other background roles, a Human and a Bajoran.
 
   
 
Shepherd received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island which he attended between 1979 and 1984. After graduation, he moved to Southern California and studied at the California Institute of the Arts, focusing on music, film, theater, performance, and interdisciplinary arts between 1986 and 1990.
 
Shepherd received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island which he attended between 1979 and 1984. After graduation, he moved to Southern California and studied at the California Institute of the Arts, focusing on music, film, theater, performance, and interdisciplinary arts between 1986 and 1990.
   
Shepherd is also an accomplished artist, and he has created numerous abstract impressionist paintings, mixing media types into photo mosaics. In his artwork, he likes exploring abstract concepts as energy, consciousness, perception, and multi-dimensionality. Indeed, twenty-three of his works have been used as set dressing on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', including paintings in the quarters of [[Kira Nerys]], [[Julian Bashir]], [[Jadzia Dax]], and [[Jake Sisko]]. [http://www.garrisonent.com/morn/ds9art.htm] [http://www.yourprops.com/view_item.php?movie_prop=23174]
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Shepherd is also an accomplished artist, and he has created numerous abstract impressionist paintings, mixing media types into photo mosaics. In his artwork, he likes exploring abstract concepts as energy, consciousness, perception, and multi-dimensionality. Indeed, twenty-three of his works have been used as set dressing on ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', including paintings in the quarters of [[Kira Nerys]], [[Julian Bashir]], [[Jadzia Dax]], and [[Jake Sisko]]. [http://www.garrisonent.com/morn/ds9art.htm] [http://www.yourprops.com/view_item.php?movie_prop=23174]
   
Shepherd appeared as Morn in every season of ''Deep Space Nine'' in heavy makeup, which took nearly two hours to apply. Once in costume, Shepherd was known to spend 14 hours a day filming. His make-up artist was [[Vincent Niebla]], who earned an [[Emmy Award]] for his work on ''Deep Space Nine''. [http://www.vn-productions.com/special_effects_makeup.html] [http://www.vn-productions.com/vn_bio.html] Although his character never uttered a word, Morn became a recurring character in the series, and even had an entire episode written about him. ({{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}}) Interestingly, Shepherd appeared, without makeup, in this episode, and asked to take Morn's seat at the bar when Morn is ''presumed dead''.
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Shepherd appeared as Morn in every season of ''Deep Space Nine'' in heavy makeup, which took nearly two hours to apply. Once in costume, Shepherd was known to spend fourteen hours a day filming. His makeup artist was [[Vincent Niebla]], who earned an [[Emmy Award]] for his work on ''Deep Space Nine''. [http://www.vn-productions.com/special_effects_makeup.html] [http://www.vn-productions.com/vn_bio.html] Although his character never uttered a word, Morn became a recurring character in the series, and even had an entire episode written about him. ({{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}}) Interestingly, Shepherd appeared, without makeup, in this episode, and is asked to take Morn's seat at the bar when Morn is presumed dead.
   
An action figure of Morn was released by [[Playmates Toys]]. Shepherd was interviewed for [[Star Trek Monthly]] twice. In {{y|1996}} in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 19|issue 19]] and in {{y|1998}} by Sue Schneider in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 46|issue 46]], titled "Voice of the Barfly". Another interview was printed in the {{y|1995}} magazine [[The Official Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Magazine]], issue 11, by [[Larry Nemecek]] and titled "Mark Allen Shepherd: Morn". Shepherd also gave interviews for the "Hidden file 10" on the [[DS9 Season 6 DVD]] and for "Morn Speaks" on the [[DS9 Season 7 DVD]].
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An action figure of Morn was released by [[Playmates Toys]]. Shepherd was interviewed for ''[[Star Trek Monthly]]'' twice, in {{y|1996}} in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 19|issue 19]] and in {{y|1998}} by Sue Schneider in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 46|issue 46]], titled "Voice of the Barfly". Another interview was printed in the {{y|1995}} magazine ''[[The Official Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Magazine]]'', issue 11, by [[Larry Nemecek]] and titled "Mark Allen Shepherd: Morn". Shepherd also gave interviews for the "Hidden file 10" on the [[DS9 Season 6 DVD]] and for "Morn Speaks" on the [[DS9 Season 7 DVD]].
   
Shepherd is a co-founder of Plural Dolt, an absurd music theater group based in Los Angeles since 1987 as well as a musician who released the CD's "Morn to be Wild" (2005) [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mashepherd1] and "Space Walk" (2005) [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mashepherd2] He is also a frequent guest at science fiction conventions. [http://www.garrisonent.com/morn/conventions.htm]
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Shepherd is a co-founder of Plural Dolt, an absurd music theater group based in Los Angeles since 1987, as well as a musician who released the CDs "Morn to be Wild" (2005) [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mashepherd1] and "Space Walk" (2005). [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mashepherd2] He is also a frequent guest at science fiction conventions. [http://www.garrisonent.com/morn/conventions.htm]
   
Outside ''Star Trek'', Shepherd portrayed Lenny in the 2001 comedy ''Babylon Vista'' and a killer in the 2007 adventure ''Slow Motion Addict''.
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Outside ''Star Trek'', Shepherd appeared as a pregnant Tenctonese in an episode of the science fiction series ''Alien Nation'', portrayed Lenny in the 2001 comedy ''Babylon Vista'' and a killer in the 2007 adventure ''Slow Motion Addict''.
   
 
In 2009, Shepherd voiced the role of Alex Miller on the fan produced audio series ''Star Trek: The Continuing Mission''.
 
In 2009, Shepherd voiced the role of Alex Miller on the fan produced audio series ''Star Trek: The Continuing Mission''.
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== ''Star Trek'' appearances ==
 
== ''Star Trek'' appearances ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Morn jumja stick.jpg|[[Morn]]<br />''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''<br />{{TNG|Birthright, Part I}}<br />{{VOY|Caretaker}}<br />(uncredited)
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File:Morn jumja stick.jpg|[[Morn]]<br>''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''<br>{{TNG|Birthright, Part I}}<br>{{VOY|Caretaker}}<br>(uncredited)
File:Mark Allen Shepherd, Whispers.jpg|[[Unnamed Deep Space 9 residents#Human promenade passerby|Human DS9 resident]]<br />''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''<br />[[DS9 recurring characters|Recurring character]]<br />(uncredited)
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File:Mark Allen Shepherd, Whispers.jpg|[[Unnamed Deep Space 9 residents#Human promenade passerby|Human DS9 resident]]<br>''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''<br>[[DS9 recurring characters|Recurring character]]<br>(uncredited)
File:Bajoran funeral attendee.jpg|[[Unnamed Bajorans#Bajoran funeral attendee|Bajoran funeral attendee]]<br />{{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}}<br />(uncredited)
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File:Bajoran funeral attendee.jpg|[[Unnamed Bajorans#Bajoran funeral attendee|Bajoran funeral attendee]]<br>{{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}}<br>(uncredited)
File:Morn (hologram) and Odo.jpg|Morn ([[hologram]])<br />{{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}}(uncredited)
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File:Morn (hologram) and Odo.jpg|Morn ([[hologram]])<br>{{DS9|Who Mourns for Morn?}}<br>(uncredited)
 
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== ''Star Trek'' interviews ==
 
== ''Star Trek'' interviews ==
* [[VOY Season 6 DVD]] special feature "Hidden File 10", interviewed on {{d|3|April|2003}}
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* [[DS9 Season 6 DVD]] special feature "Hidden File 10", interviewed on {{d|3|April|2003}}
* [[VOY Season 7 DVD]] special feature "Morn speaks", interviewed on 3 April 2003
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* [[DS9 Season 7 DVD]] special feature "Morn speaks", interviewed on 3 April 2003
   
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
*[http://www.garrisonent.com/morn Morn] - official site
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* [http://www.markallenshepherd.com MarkAllenShepherd.com] - official site
*[http://www.myspace.com/mark_allen_shepherd Mark Allen Shepherd] at [http://www.myspace.com MySpace.com]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/mark_allen_shepherd Mark Allen Shepherd] at [http://www.myspace.com MySpace.com]
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* {{wikipedia}}
   
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You may also be looking for Leucon actor Mark A. Sheppard.

Mark Allen Shepherd (born 7 January 1961; age 63) is an actor and artist from Rockville Centre, New York who is best known for his portrayal of the Lurian freighter captain Morn in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Throughout the seven year run of Deep Space Nine, Shepherd never received official credit and appeared in other background roles as well. He also portrayed Morn in episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager.

Shepherd received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island which he attended between 1979 and 1984. After graduation, he moved to Southern California and studied at the California Institute of the Arts, focusing on music, film, theater, performance, and interdisciplinary arts between 1986 and 1990.

Shepherd is also an accomplished artist, and he has created numerous abstract impressionist paintings, mixing media types into photo mosaics. In his artwork, he likes exploring abstract concepts as energy, consciousness, perception, and multi-dimensionality. Indeed, twenty-three of his works have been used as set dressing on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, including paintings in the quarters of Kira Nerys, Julian Bashir, Jadzia Dax, and Jake Sisko. [1] [2]

Shepherd appeared as Morn in every season of Deep Space Nine in heavy makeup, which took nearly two hours to apply. Once in costume, Shepherd was known to spend fourteen hours a day filming. His makeup artist was Vincent Niebla, who earned an Emmy Award for his work on Deep Space Nine. [3] [4] Although his character never uttered a word, Morn became a recurring character in the series, and even had an entire episode written about him. (DS9: "Who Mourns for Morn?") Interestingly, Shepherd appeared, without makeup, in this episode, and is asked to take Morn's seat at the bar when Morn is presumed dead.

An action figure of Morn was released by Playmates Toys. Shepherd was interviewed for Star Trek Monthly twice, in 1996 in issue 19 and in 1998 by Sue Schneider in issue 46, titled "Voice of the Barfly". Another interview was printed in the 1995 magazine The Official Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Magazine, issue 11, by Larry Nemecek and titled "Mark Allen Shepherd: Morn". Shepherd also gave interviews for the "Hidden file 10" on the DS9 Season 6 DVD and for "Morn Speaks" on the DS9 Season 7 DVD.

Shepherd is a co-founder of Plural Dolt, an absurd music theater group based in Los Angeles since 1987, as well as a musician who released the CDs "Morn to be Wild" (2005) [5] and "Space Walk" (2005). [6] He is also a frequent guest at science fiction conventions. [7]

Outside Star Trek, Shepherd appeared as a pregnant Tenctonese in an episode of the science fiction series Alien Nation, portrayed Lenny in the 2001 comedy Babylon Vista and a killer in the 2007 adventure Slow Motion Addict.

In 2009, Shepherd voiced the role of Alex Miller on the fan produced audio series Star Trek: The Continuing Mission.

Star Trek appearances

Recurring appearances

Star Trek interviews

External links